Learning of languages of the region: Russian - level C1 3224-DNJRRC-90h
Upon completion a student can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implict meanings; s/he can express himself/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions; s/hecan use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes; s/he can produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
The course content: Education and higher education systems; Doctoral studies and studying abroad; Research and scientific development; Job, training, looking for a job; Unemployment and different ways of combating it; Travelling; countries and nationalities; Natural environment and its protection; Animal rights; Problems of youth today: student life, crime, unemployment among graduates; Literature (fiction); language of media; Movie and theater; Sport; Health care; Problems of disabled; Civil rights. Discrimination.
In line with a systemic model of language instruction, which assumes the acquisition of skills related to mastering the language as a set of grammatical, syntactic, and lexical rules, alongside an analysis of the nature of language as a socio-cultural phenomenon and the development of (inter)cultural competence (in accordance with the CEFR and FREPA: https://www.ore.edu.pl/2017/12/frepa-system-opisu-pluralistycznych-podejsc-do-jezykow-i-kultu-kompetencje-i-zasoby/), language education is carried out along two complementary pathways: general thematic content and cultural thematic content. Both dimensions are integrated and mutually reinforcing, ensuring a systematic transmission of knowledge about the culture of the region and the selected target-language country.
Student workload includes:
Classroom participation – 90 hours (3 ECTS)
Preparing for classes – 90 hours (3 ECTS)
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Learning outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Upon completing the course, the student will know and understand:
- the complex nature of the Russian language with particular emphasis on the cultural context of the countries in the region [K_W09].
Skills
Upon completing the course, the student is able to:
- search for, select, analyse and use necessary information from various sources [K_U01].
- communicate fluently through various channels and communication techniques on topics related to everyday life as well as complex cultural issues concerning the countries of the region [K_U07].
- independently prepare written and oral statements in the foreign language on selected everyday topics and cultural issues, and present the results of their work to the group. [K_U08].
- use the Russian language at the C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) [K_U09].
- plan and organise individual and team work, plan and implement the process of independent learning, including specialist knowledge, after graduation [K_U10].
Social Competences
Upon completing the course, the student is prepared to:
- critical assessment of existing knowledge, continuous learning and supplementing acquired knowledge and skills [K_K01]
- effective communication and living in society, including in a culturally diverse society, working in a team, coping with typical professional situations, verifying one's views through factual discussion and evaluating one's knowledge [K_K02].
Assessment criteria
I. The organization of classes:
1) Attendance at all classes, covered by the plan, shall be compulsory.
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.
3) In case of 90 hours in semester, 3 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 grade is based on:
Participation in classroom sessions – 60 hours (2 ECTS)
Preparation for classes – 30 hours (2 ECTS)
The following components contribute to the final grade for the language course:
- oral verification of learning outcomes/ prepared or spontaneous utterance, dialogue in pairs, short presentation, role-by-play scenario - 25% of the grade,
- written verification of learning outcomes/ e.g. letter, mail, composition, written utterance, comment, note, short tests - 25% of the grade,
results of end-of-unit or end-of-semester tests – 50%.
To obtain a passing grade, the student must demonstrate achievements in each of the above categories (a student who receives 0% in any category—i.e., shows no activity in that area—will not pass the course).
Grading scale:
99–100% – 5.0 (excellent)
93–98% – 5.0 (very good)
87–92% – 4.5 (good plus)
77–86% – 4.0 (good)
71–76% – 3.5 (satisfactory plus)
60–70% – 3.0 (satisfactory)
Bibliography
Primary coursebook: Рогова К. А., Вознесенская И. М. Русский язык. Учебник для продвинутых. СПб, 2014 along with materials and multimedia presentations prepared by the instructor using.
Additional information
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