Practical learning of the Russian language - language of social communication 3222-PRJK5C-OG

Students learn the language of social communication in the area of mass media, social media, interpersonal relations and intercultural relations.
Issues related to information literacy such as the ability to search, verify, and use of information as well as phenomena such as fake news, misinformation, and conspiracy theories are discussed.
The student’s workload:
contact hours (in the classroom) – 30 hours
preparation for classes – 15 hours
preparation for the final written test – 15 hours
Total: 60 hours – 2 ECTS

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student should know Russian at least at B1+

Course coordinators

Wioletta Mela-Cullen

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student will:
- know and understand the Russian language in speech and writing in accordance with the requirements specified for the B1+ level according to CEFR (K1_W12)
- be able to communicate in speech and writing in Russian in accordance with the requirements specified for the B1+ level according to CEFR (K1_U14)
- be able to plan and implement their own lifelong learning (K2_U11)
- critically assess their knowledge and content they come across (K1_K01)

Assessment criteria

The final credit is obtained via a written test.

Requirements for getting a credit for the subject in order to sit the final written test:
- 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; oral and written tests, a written assignment, a project) – 50%
- the final written test grade – 50%.

Criteria for assessing tests and assignments (percentage thresholds):
99-100% – 5! (Very good with an exclamation mark)
93-98% – 5 (very good)
87-92% – 4+ (good plus)
77-86% – 4 (good)
70-76% – 3+ (satisfactory plus)
60-69% – 3 (satisfactory)

Criteria for assessing a written assignment:
- content
- correct vocabulary and terminology
- 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 cause for failing to obtain a credit for the subject.

The student has the right to obtain a credit for the class and retake the final written test during the resits on the same terms as those applicable at the first attempt.

Bibliography

- YouLang – уроки русского языка как иностранного
- authentic materials from the media
- В мире новостей – ч.1 и 2., Л.И. Москвитина, Златоуст 2009.
- Новые медия: язык СМИ и социальных сетей, в: Русский язык за рубежом, 4.2016, Саакян, Л.Н.
- Язык современных СМИ: средства речевой агрессии, Н.Е. Петрова, Л.В. Рацибурская, Москва 2017.

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-PRJK5C-OG in USOSweb