Student Handbook - The School of Language, Linguistics and Film

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In addition, there are occasional special lectures, by distinguished visiting speakers. In particular the department organizes two annual lectures: the History of the Spanish Theatre Lecture and the Kate Elder Lecture. These lectures take place in the evening and are usually followed by a reception. They are a great opportunity for students in all years to feel part of the academic community of the department. 17.5 DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS Libraries in London Queen Mary has good library holdings in Linguistics but you can also find linguistics books and journals in the University of London library at Senate House. Birkbeck and UCL libraries also have excellent collections which you can use for reference if you show your Queen Mary ID card. Research seminars The Linguistics Research Seminar meets 3 or 4 times each semester. These sessions are primarily designed for research students and staff, but the subjects discussed are often interesting for undergraduate students, and relevant to undergraduate modules. You are very welcome to attend. Look out for emails advertising specific seminars, and check the School website for the programme for the year. You can find out about other research seminars and Linguistics events in London on www.londonling.ucl.ac.uk/events.htm Other Linguistics Facilities The Linguistics Lab and the Linguistics Recording Studio are primarily for the purposes of research; however, they may be used by students undertaking a research project if approved by the chair of the Linguistics Department. 17.6 DEPARTMENT OF RUSSIAN Libraries Queen Mary library has very good Russian holdings. We shall be very happy to get anyone reading rights in SSEES (16 Taviton Street, tel. 020 7679 8701). Anyone who does not take modules at SSEES can use the library for reference only. You will have to show your University of London ID and have a letter of commendation from the department. To borrow books you will need to pay an annual fee. Everyone who is registered for a module at SSEES will automatically obtain a library ticket and will not need to pay any fee. Visiting Lecturers We are particularly fortunate in having regular teaching assistance and a stream of eminent academic visitors from Russia. This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to enhance your Russian skills, both aural and oral. The seminars cover a variety of topics ranging from Russian literature and cultural history to translation techniques. Material covered in these seminars will be included in the exams of the relevant modules. Eligibility for summer vacation grants is conditional upon active participation in classes taught by visiting lecturers. Study abroad We very much hope that you will be able to spend at least three months in Russia at some time during your studies, quite apart from time you may spend there during vacations. Neither a three-month nor a five-month period abroad will add a year to your module, unless you combine it with up to six months in a country where your other language is used. Where only a part of an academic year is spent in Russia, special arrangements have to be made for seeing you through your modules. If you are away in the second half of the year, you may be assessed on the essays written in the first half of the year since you are likely to miss the examinations; if the other way round, you will need to do serious work while away, 68
for which you will be prepared. In such a year it usually makes sense if you select Russian or Russian-related modules; we cannot recommend you choose more than one or two modules taught in other departments as this can lead to administrative problems, and in any case you should do so only after having carefully explored the implications with your Adviser and the other Department’s Module Organiser. Your time in Russia should be arranged through Anna Pilkington. A small grant is usually available to students who go abroad, and you must make sure to notify the department by a given date if you wish to apply for such a vacation grant. This grant will be available only to students with a good record of attendance, especially to modules in Russian by the visiting lecturers. Plays The Russian department puts on a Russian-language play every year. Over the past years our plays have enjoyed great success and popularity. Staged and directed by students (both present and former) and staff, they are an invaluable cultural and social experience, and also a good way to improve your Russian. Moreover, participants’ involvement can be accredited by registering for the module ‘Russian Play’. Lectures and seminars outside Queen Mary • SSEES has a very active programme of lectures on a wide variety of topics (ranging from literature and history to contemporary issues), all linked with Russia and Eastern Europe, and given by leading academics in the field. • LSE has weekly research seminars on Tuesdays, 5 pm. The lectures, held by distinguished scholars, are on current affairs or historical topics connected with Russia and Eastern Europe. • THE PUSHKIN CLUB holds regular lectures, mainly on Russian literature and theatre, and occasionally poetry readings. Some events are in Russian, most in English. It is now located at 5A Bloomsbury Square and the programme of activities is available at http://www.pushkinclub.org.uk/. 69
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