Practical learning of the Russian language - B2+ 3222-PR3C[B2+]-OG

The aim of the course is to broaden the communication competencies of students at an advanced level. During the course, the student will acquire the ability to fluently and spontaneously communicate in Russian. In addition, they will learn to write and speak clearly on a wide range of topics, broadening their knowledge regarding the issues in question. The student will take part in discussions and learn to explain their position on the matters being discussed, considering the pros and cons of different ideas. The student will enhance their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and acquire practical knowledge in the fields of Russian vocabulary, grammar and phonetics. The materials for the course are prepared based on the communicative method.
The student’s workload:
contact hours (in class) – 30 hours
preparing for classes – 15 hours
preparation for exam – 15 hours
Total: 60 hours – 2 ECTS

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student should speak Russian at B2+ level.

Course coordinators

Wioletta Mela-Cullen

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will:
- know and understand Russian both spoken and written in accordance with the requirements set for the B2/C1 level of the CEFR (K2_W11)
- be able to debate specialised topics (K2_U08)
- be able to plan and implement their own lifelong learning (K2_U11)
- be able to communicate via speaking and writing in Russian in accordance with the requirements set for the B2/C1 level of the CEFR (K2_U14)

Assessment criteria

The subject ends with a written exam.
Requirements for getting a credit for the subject in order to sit the final exam:
- presence
- written tests
- a written assignment
- an individual presentation

The final grade consists of:
- a mark for the work done during the semester (continuous assessment: active participation in classes, being prepared; written tests, a written assignment, a project) – 30%
- the written exam grade – 70%.

Criteria for assessing tests and the exam (percentage thresholds):
99-100% – 5!
93-98% – 5
87-92% – 4+
77-86% – 4
70-76% – 3+
60-69% – 3

Criteria for assessing a written assignment:
- content
- correct vocabulary
- correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- correct register
- structure and layout

The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences, and each subsequent one requires an explanation to be given. The teacher decides how the student will make up for any other unjustified absences. Should absences (justified and unjustified) exceed 50% of classes, that may constitute reason for failing to obtain a credit for the subject.

The student has the right to obtain the credit for the class and retake the written exam during the resits on the same terms as in the first attempt.

Bibliography

1. YouLang – уроки русского языка как иностранного.
2. Дискуссия. Zaawansowany kurs języka rosyjskiego, Z. Kuca, Wyd. Profamilia 2018.
3. Gołubiewa, Czeczuga W., Słownictwo rosyjskie w ćwiczeniach, PWN, Warszawa 2011.
4. Обсуждаем глобальные проблемы, повторяем русскую грамматику, Баско Н.Б., «Русский язык. Курсы» 2010.
5. Rosyjski w tłumaczeniach. Gramatyka 4, Łukasiak K., Preston Publishing 2020.
6. Gramatyka języka rosyjskiego z ćwiczeniami, Gołubiewa A., Kuratczyk M., PWN 2009.
7. Толковый словарь русского языка.

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3222-PR3C[B2+]-OG in USOSweb