Russian 4 (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Proficiency level: A2.1 Students are able to - write short messages related to everyday and work situations - speak about everyday and concrete work issues in various situations using narrow vocabulary and simple phrases. - apply features of Russian culture in various communication situations.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Venäjä 3 (3 ECTS) or equivalent skills. Starting level A1.3, target level A2.1. Students speaking Russian as the mother tongue are not generally accepted to the course.

Location and time

The Zoom lessons are taught two times in a week for two hours at once. 70% active participation in class.

Exam schedules

Examination resit is possible via EXAM-service.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course can be completed in two ways: 1) continuous evaluation (70% active participation in class and accepted obligatory tasks) or 2) exam Moodlessa and accepted obligatory tasks.

Assessment scale

1-5

Teaching methods

Language of instructions: Finnish, English and Russian. Online learning: participating in Zoom lectures, on-line assignments and homework, speaking tasks, accepted obligatory tasks.

Learning materials

Materials provided by the lecturer on Moodle and Zoom.

Student workload

28 Zoom online lessons, 50h of independent work including written and oral home-work assignments.

Content scheduling

Grammar: Dative case, modal verbs, verbs aspect, nouns and adjectives plural forms in different cases. Situations: visit to the Russian partner’s summer cottage, gifts and toast, at work, health and medical care.

International connections

Moodle and Zoom.

Further information

Venäjä 3 (3 ECTS) or equivalent skills. Starting level A1.3, target level A2.1. Students speaking Russian as the mother tongue are not generally accepted to the course.