Russia as a Market Area (6 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is that students after the course are able to
- recognize the special features of Russian society (socio-cultural, political, legal)
-recognize the main sources of information on Russian markets
-is able to apply the acquired basic knowledge of local culture, marketing, logistics and contaract law in simple business situations

Content (course unit)

The course is implemented mainly online. Face-to-face meetings : start-up, closing and 2-3 mid-term meetings. Face-to-face days include , group exercises and discussion on course task. The theme of the course task changes annually.

Prerequisites (course unit)

No prerequisites. Russian language skills not required.

Location and time

TAMK Main Campus
Continuous implementation, can be started and passed according to the student's schedules with the exception of the teacher's holiday periods.

Exam schedules

Evaluation based on online exercises.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment details will be given on Moodle.
Assessment will be based on passed learning tasks according to TAMK assessment criterias.
https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook/2681?page=2151#

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Individual online-studies in English according to the student's schedule. Online assignments based on information given on Moodle as well as the student's independent information search and processing.

Clarification to the contents: This implementation of the course is 100% online, without contact classes.
Online Zoom meetings can be organised when needed and agreed.

Learning materials

Learning materials will be given on Moodle.

Student workload

Independent student work load 6 x 27 h.
Tasks will be done individually using the guidance in Moodle, online and other material, combining and reflecting.

Completion alternatives

No exam choice.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Part of the tasks can be combined to the student's working place or according to the interests.

International connections

Unlike mentioned in the learning curriculum general guidance, this continuous course implementation does not include any optional trip to St. Petersburg. That trip is part of a separate course the topic of which changes slightly yearly. During the study year 2019-2020 it was implemented as part of the course 3H00FG27-3001 Environmental Awareness and Recycling of Waste, Finnish and Russian Experiences 5 - 5 op.

Further information

Russian language skills not needed.
Course language is English in this implementation of the course.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student does not pass the needed online tasks.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has submitted and passed the learning assignments, entitling to the satisfactory grade, given detailed on Moodle. The student is able to list and recognize some of the most important features of Russian business environment, governmental and legislative system as well as cultural features. The student presents only superficial knowledge and uses a restricted number of sources of information on Russia.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has submitted and passed the learning assignments, entitling to the grade "good", given detailed on Moodle. The student is able to mention and analyze several special features of Russian business environment, governmental and legislative system as well as cultural features. The student is able to discuss these features in written format in a professional manner making only minor mistakes in the content. The student can use and evaluate several sources of information on Russian market as well as draw conclusions from them. The student has a relatively deep understanding of the special sector in Russia chosen by him/her and is able to defend and explain his/her choices in written format.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has submitted and passed the learning assignments, entitling to the grade "excellent", given detailed on Moodle. The students is able to discuss in written format in a professional manner the special features of Russian business environment, governmental and legislative system as well as cultural features. The student is also able to review societal, political and economic situation and their development in Russia. The student can draw reasoned conclusions based on his/her knowing on the topics. The use and critical evaluation as well as drawing of conclusions on basis of sources of information is excellent. The student has a profound knowledge base on the chosen special sector and he/she is able to discuss and defend various aspects in his/her presentations well.