Russian 1, elementary course

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07CYVE010
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Simon, Heli
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
INBUS2-2015   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
INBUS2-2016   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to read and write in Cyrillic alphabets. They are able to use the Russian intonation correct in different sentences. They can tell about themselves and their families. They are able to order food in a restaurant and a cafeteria. They know numbers from 0 to 10 and how to tell prices. They are familiar with the specialties of Russian culture.

Student's Workload

lectures and guided practice 36 h
independent work 44h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Basic grammar: gender of nouns and adjectives, possessive pronomina, to have and to be
- Telling about oneself and one's family
- Situations in cafés and restaurants
- Small talk
- professions, nationalities, countries
- Knowledge of Russia and the cultures there

Recommended or Required Reading

- Jegorenkov, M. & Piispanen S.: Pora! 1 Venäjää aikuisille. Otava 2013 or newer

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.

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