Basics of Russian

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD18BKIM05
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Leikkari, Esa
Teacher Team: Uitti, Päivi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KIKO-2015   2 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
KIKO-2016   2 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire a foundation for using the Russian language. After completing this course, the students will be competent in managing everyday practical situations of communication.

Student's Workload

Lectures and guided practice 32 h.
Independent work 46 h.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previos studies are required.

Contents

- Cyrillic alphabets
- Basic grammar
- Telling about oneself
- Situations in cafés and restaurants
- numbers 0-10
- small talk
- Knowledge of Russia and the cultures there

Recommended or Required Reading

- Jegorenkov, M. & Piispanen, S.: Pora! 1, Venäjää aikuisille. Otava 2013 or newer
OR material provided by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lessons
- Written and oral assignments

Assessment Criteria

5: Students are able to active, independent and understandable communication in everyday oral situations. Pronunciation is like a native Russian speaker. Students understand speech in normal tempo and easy written texts. They can write understandable text which may have minor mistakes. Students can write and read texts in Cyrillic alphabets.

3: Students are able to communicate independently in everyday oral situations, mistakes don’t disturb communication. Pronunciation is mainly understandable. Students can understand main points in a slowly spoken speech and easy texts. Students are able to write understandable texts even they still make some mistakes. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but can still make some mistakes.

1: Students are able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. Students make mistakes in pronunciation. Students understand some slowly spoken speech and can find the theme and understand some words and expressions in written texts. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but the amount of mistakes can make communication difficult.

Assessment Methods

- active participation in class
- completion of written assignments
- written and oral examinations

Work Placement

Work placement is not included in the course.

Further Information

Alternative course. The students can choose either Library Swedish or Basics of Russian.

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