Learning of languages of the region: Russian - level B1 3224-DNJRRB1-60h
Russian Language Workshops – B2 Level
The Russian language workshops at the B2 level aim to develop students’
ability to express themselves in Russian and to expand their vocabulary.
The proposed format of the classes will be conversational, focusing on
topics assigned to students related to everyday life (including colloquial,
non-textbook language), cultural events, and communication in a future
workplace according to the graduate profile.
The thematic scope of the classes includes learning vocabulary related to
basic communicative situations as well as cultural events and selected
cultural and factual aspects of Russia (cultural events, curiosities):
1. A person in society: life, appearance, and relationships. Personal
and impersonal sentences in describing an individual.
2. Career choice and professional paths: structure and functioning of
the education system.
3. Prominent figures and their achievements.
4. The country, its history, and significant events (using video
materials and factual information).
5. Ecology, geography, economy, and political system of Russia
(using video materials and factual information).
6. Weather, climate, and natural phenomena – descriptions and
forecasts (reading and analyzing excerpts from A. Pushkin).
7. Reading newspapers and magazines – cultural news (theater).
8. Holidays, traditions, and their ideological significance (audio
materials and podcasts).
9. Russian films – watching and discussing (optional choice).
10. Writing a story: an adventure in the Russian language.
11. Interests and hobbies: friends and acquaintances.
12. The Urals and Pavel Bazhov’s fairy tales (reading and analysis of
excerpts).
13. Planning a joint outing or trip – negotiation and proposals:
conversational exercises.
14. Fashion and lifestyle – Russian trends, clothing shopping.
15. Discussions on health and lifestyle – advice and suggestions:
conversational exercises.
16. Reading newspapers and magazines – cultural news (ballet).
17. Health, travel, sports: text “Voice and Eye” by A. Grin (cultural
component).
18. Conversations about Russian films and series – dialogues and
short reviews.
19. Family and intergenerational relationships – family traditions in
Russia.
20. Sports events in Russia – from football to hockey (cultural
materials).
21. Reading newspapers and magazines – cultural news (popular
culture).
22. Cultural sites in Russia – museums, galleries, theaters, exhibitions
(cultural materials).
23. Reading newspapers and magazines – cultural news
(contemporary literature).
24. Fyodor Konyukhov: discussion and argumentation.
25. Tea and coffee culture in Russia – customs and daily rituals.
26. Russian songs in language practice (cultural component).
27. Online travel portals – needs and preferences of Russians.
28. Russian humor: Zoshchenko – discussions and analyses.
29. Russian films – watching and discussing (optional choice; writing
a short review).
30. Watching and commenting on Russian television.
The topics may also be adapted to students’ interests or proposed by the
participants themselves. Classes will be conducted through discussions
based on prepared texts or materials presented by the instructor, group and
pair work, as well as individual work with the possibility of teacher
support.
The development of specific language skills will take place as follows:
Speaking: individual monologues, dialogues, role-plays, and short
skits.
Listening comprehension: various types of texts (dialogues,
monologues in typical communicative situations) and tasks
adapted to B1 level.
Language use: vocabulary and grammar exercises to check
mastery of the material.
Writing: short written forms (e.g., descriptions, emails,
invitations) of 80–110 words on topics discussed during the
classes.
The course is conducted within the “Integrated Teaching & Learning Development Programme – ZIP 2.0”, which is co-financed by the European Social Fund – the European Funds for Social Development Programme 2021–2027 (FERS) (contract no.: FERS.01.05-IP.08-0365/23-00).
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
The student can use spoken language at B1 level confidently and
appropriately in everyday communication situations.
After completing the course, the student will:
KNOWLEDGE:
apply knowledge about the culture of the target language area in
communication;
understand the basic nature of the language, including its structure
and functions;
possess vocabulary necessary for everyday situations;
have basic knowledge of grammar and language systems;
understand and be able to use selected language topics according
to the Full Course Description.
SKILLS:
communicate relatively freely within the topics covered in the Full
Course Description;
identify information in simple texts of different types needed to
achieve practical goals;
analyze, synthesize, and interpret information in everyday
materials;
present facts and opinions orally and in writing, supporting
decisions with simple arguments.
COMPETENCES:
work effectively in pairs and groups, showing initiative and
responsibility;
know learning strategies and understand the importance of self-
study and lifelong learning;
apply basic social and cultural norms, responding appropriately in
verbal and non-verbal situations typical for the target language
area;
recognize cultural differences and show tolerance toward
linguistic and cultural diversity.
Assessment criteria
I. The organization of classes:
According to The detailed rules of studies at the Faculty of Applied
Linguistics (The Resolution No. 114 by the Faculty of Applied
Linguistics Board of 19 December, 2017):
1) Attendance at all classes, covered by the plan, shall be compulsory (§
9 (2)).
2) It is not possible to have a resit if the reason of failing the credit was
noncompliance with the requirement to participate in them. In such a
case a student can be conditionally registered in an successive stage of
study and can repeat the failed course.
According to the University Foreign Language Teaching System (the
Resolution No. 119 from 17 June, 2009).
3) In case of 30 hours in semester, 2 absences without justifying are
acceptable. Missed classes must be made up in accordance with the
requirements of the lecturer. The requirements are provided by the
lecturer during the first class.
II. Assessment criteria:
The final mark comprises the following elements:
Substantive participation in the class (40%)
Presentation of the topic fixed by the lecturer (60%)
It must be taken into account that in order to complete the course
successfully a student needs to demonstrate achievements in every the
above mentioned categories (a student who receives the 0% in one of
the categories, won't complete the course, which means that he/she did
not demonstrate any activity in none of them).
The unsatisfactory grade can be awarded as a result of unsatisfactory
learning achievements based on partial grades
Grading system:
99 – 100% - 5 (excellent)
93 - 98% - 5 (very good)
87 - 92% - 4,5 (fairly good)
77 - 86% - 4 (good)
71 - 76% - 3,5 (satisfactory plus)
60 - 70% - 3 (satisfactory)
Additionally, the workshop lecturer introduces the detailed principles and criteria of credit during the first class.
Bibliography
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and others.
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: