Upon completing the course the student will learn
• the Russian Cyrillic alphabet,
• the peculiarities of and importance of proper syllable stress and intonation,
• how to read, pronounce and write basic Russian words and sentences,
• how to understand simple spoken language, basic written messages and instructions,
• basic Russian grammar,
• basic information about themselves in Russian,
• to hold a basic everyday conversation

• basics of Russian pronunciation,
• culture-related concepts,
• greetings and introductions,
• setting up an appointment,
• speaking about themselves, their studies and work

Contact hours: 64 hrs (4hrs per week during 2 periods) including the tests.
Independent study: 70 hrs
Self-assessment of learning: 1 hr.

Blum-Gorelova, The Road to Success (course and work books), Facultas, 2017, kpl 1 - 5

Competence level: A1
No prior Russian skills required.

Student sometimes understands simple diverse oral and written messages, and is able to convey those to the recipient.
Speaking and written language skills and/or pronunciation skills are poor.
Student can use the acquired language skills mainly in simple everyday situations.

Student often understands routine oral and written messages, and is able to convey those to the recipient.
Speaking and written language and/or pronunciation is understandable.
Student can use the acquired language skills in simple everyday situations, though those would need to be improved.

Student perfectly understands basic diverse oral and written messages, and is able to convey those to the recipient.
Speaking and written language skills and/or pronunciation skills are very good.
Student can use the acquired language skills with ease in simple everyday situations.

Evaluation is based on written tests and listening comprehension assignment, as well as a demonstration of spoken skills.
Attendance is likely to have influence on the language command, and thus, on the grade.