Class theme/topics discussed:
Football Hooligans in Russia

How did you pick this theme or topic?
Next day there was an IRC “How Soccer Explains Soviet Life”.

How did you present the material? (handouts, group work, general discussion, student presentations, etc.)
Video, handouts, general discussion.

How did students react?
Understanding the video was difficult for them, but it was still interesting.
Did they engage with each other and you?
Yes.

What materials or media did you use? (articles, satellite tv, digital projector, etc.)
Handouts, laptop, TV-screen, Internet.
Please attach a copy.
Lesson 7_Feb 9_Questions

Would you recommend this activity for a future class?
Yes.
Why or why not?
It gives students some knowledge on some contemporary issues in Russia.

Advanced Russian
Lesson 7
February 9, 2010

1. News of the day.
2. Reading the handout – discussing the questions and vocabulary
3. Watching the video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8_-9YjfKF0
4. Answering the questions, discussing the video, expressing personal opinion.