| Course code | ÜAK750 |
| Name of the course | Russian Phonetics and Transcription |
| Languages of instruction | Estonian/English |
| Specification | for Vocal specialty, elective for others |
| Teaching staff | Žanna Pärtlas |
| Responsible staff member | Žanna Pärtlas |
| Grading or pass/fail examinations | pass/fail |
| Semester | autumn |
| Total ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| Total amount | 30.0 academic hours |
Course aims
Phonetics (introduction to the most important pronunciation rules of the Russian language), transcription (system for recording pronunciation nuances). Interpreting poetic texts (on the basis of opera texts). Enunciation and literary comment.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students will:
- have learned the Russian alphabet
- know and are able to explain the main principles of Russian phonetics
- be able to correctly pronounce phonemes and phoneme groups
- be able to accurately read the lyrics of vocal pieces
- be able to phonetically transcribe Russian words
