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  17–19.            Дополнительные исторические термины  
 

Make a list of 5 historical terms in the text that are not presented in the chapter vocabulary in section 17–3 and that you feel are important.

 
 
 
  17–20.            Краткое содержание  
 
  1. Write 68 sentences about Russia’s participation in World War I , summarizing the information in this chapter’s text. Use at least four connecting words and phrases from section 17–4.
  2. Organize your sentences into a well-structured paragraph, using the cohesive devices in 17–18.
  3. Work with a partner to edit the paragraph. Pay special attention to sentence structure and look for places where you can elaborate or expand.
 
  17–21.            Лекция  
  Listen to the mini-lecture on the CD-ROM by Professor Logunov about Russian society’s support for the Russian war effort in World War I and write down any new facts or ideas that were not mentioned in the text in this chapter. In addition, note any turns of phrase the speaker uses that are typical of conversational scholarly discourse (as opposed to a written text).  
     
  17–22.            Выступление  
 

Review your notes from the text you listened to in section 17–21 and then make the paragraph you wrote for task 17–20 into an oral presentation. Pay attention to the difference between written and oral discourse. Be sure to keep your tone formal.

 
     
  17–23.            История в фильмах  
 

Watch one of these two films:

 
             «Романовы: венценосная семья» (“The Romanov: An Imperial Family”), 2000, режиссёр Глеб Панфилов (Gleb Panfilov) — 140 min.
«Агония» (“Agony,” or “Rasputin”), 1981, режиссёр Элем Климов (Elem Klimov) — 114–148 min. (depending on version).
 
 
  1. How does the film’s version of history differ from the version presented in the text in this chapter?
  2. Select one scene that you consider to be the critical turning point in the film. Prepare a short presentation explaining why this scene is critical for the film’s depiction of historical events and figures.
  3. Do you believe that the role of Nikolai II (in Panfilov’s film) or the role of Rasputin (in Klimov’s film) was critical for the future development of Russian history?
  4. The two films for this chapter were made in two different eras. How is the political perspective of the era in which the film was made reflected in the interpretation of Russian history? Is there anything surprising or striking that you would attribute to the political context of that era?
 
  17–24.           Симпозиум  
  Review the chronology in 17–2 and identify events, personalities, or themes not discussed in detail in the text for this chapter. Pick one of those as a topic or a topic below:  
    Россия и Балканы до 1914 г.
Победы российской армии в Первой мировой войне (до февраля 1917 г.)
 
  Prepare an oral presentation on one of these topics or on a topic of your choice related to this chapter’s text, following the instructions provided here. Use the text and find additional information on the Internet or in other sources.  
 
  1. Identify your topic and formulate the main questions that you will answer in your presentation. These questions will guide your research.
  2. Look at sources relevant to your questions and gather information; take notes in Russian. Consider also images you may use to illustrate your presentation.
  3. Write an outline that could become a PowerPoint presentation to use during your talk.
  4. Make a list of vocabulary items from the text that you want to use. If you need more vocabulary, limit yourself to no more than 5 words that you look up in the dictionary.
  5. Expand your outline by writing a paragraph for each item.
  6. Review your presentation for coherence; use at least four cohesive devices from section 17–4 in your presentation.
  7. Create a PowerPoint or other multimedia presentation to illustrate your talk.
  8. Practice delivering the paper orally. Time yourself, and make your delivery of the presentation as smooth as possible. Record yourself while practicing the delivery of your oral presentation and review your recordings to help improve your delivery. When practicing, use notes, not the whole text. Each time you practice giving the presentation, reduce the amount of written text you are using; your goal is to be able to give the presentation from just a few written notes or the outline of your talk in the PowerPoint presentation.
 
  17–25.            Письменная работа  
 

Write a short paper in Russian (500–750 words) on the basis of your research in 17–24. Be sure to use at least four cohesive devices from section 17–4. When you revise your presentation into a written paper, remember that you should use markers of formal written discourse. Try to include participles and verbal adverbs and other turns of phrase more typical of formal written texts.

 
     
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