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Can any student tell me what Russian or German is like?

  • 24-09-2008 7:14pm
    #1
    J-Doll
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭


    I know there is a thread about Russian and German (which I posted in) but that is really just about doing two languages together and not the courses themselves.

    I will be doing German but am considering applying for a transfer to do Russian but need more info pls! If any student doing either course could tell me their views on it, it would really be appreciated. Thanks.


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  • #2
    swimfan22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭swimfan22


    I don't do either language myself, but I have friends who do Russian and they love it. There are quite a few hours 'cos obviously most people are learning the language from scratch, and in first and second year there's a Russian area studies course which deals with some of the history, culture etc of Russia. From what I've been told, the department are really friendly and everyone seems to really enjoy the course. European Studies and TSM are mixed in together and everyone seems to get on great. As for Russian itself, it's challenging (different alphabet!) but then all languages are, and you'll get great rewards out of it if you put the work in :)


  • #3
    J-Doll
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭J-Doll


    Thankyou so much for the info. German would be the safe option as I did it in school, but I've always loved Russian history and I've already started to learn the alphabet. I think I'll take the plunge and go for the challenge but if anyone has more info feel free to reply.

    Thanks again for the insight :).


  • #4
    decdec456
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭decdec456


    ooh fanks swimfan !

    and hello to fellow german/russian interestor!!:D
    I can't believe someone else wants to do this i thought i was an obscure freak!!!


  • #5
    J-Doll
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭J-Doll


    Hi there! Well maybe not as obscure a freak as you :p, I'll only be doing one or the other not both together which I gather is what your wanting to do am I right?


  • #6
    decdec456
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭decdec456


    J-Doll wrote: »
    Hi there! Well maybe not as obscure a freak as you :p, I'll only be doing one or the other not both together which I gather is what your wanting to do am I right?

    well yes but i may opt for film studies, italian or spanish with the german

    choices choices!!!!


    :rolleyes:


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  • #7
    starburst
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭starburst


    Am starting Russian too, see you there!


  • #8
    FruitLover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,534 ✭✭✭FruitLover


    swimfan22 wrote: »
    As for Russian itself, it's challenging (different alphabet!)

    It's nothing, you can learn it in a few hours. The pronunciation is a bigger hurdle than the Cyrillic alphabet IMO.


  • #9
    J-Doll
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭J-Doll


    Hi Starburst! If I'm successfull with my transfer I'll see you there too! :)


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