•   Russian Areal Studies 1 RUS2PO201-3013 22.08.2022-16.12.2022  5   (RM3, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    The student is able to understand Russia, Russian language and the cultural, political, economic and social aspects of its environment. S/he is able to communicate at some level in the local language and network with actors in the selected area. The student has a clear idea of the business culture and its context.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    The module is a part of professional studies in the Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. The level A1 module is aimed to students with no prior studies in Russian language. The module advances the following competences: cultural awareness, customer understanding, business mindset and business communication. The module is expected to be followed by the module Russian Areal Studies 2 (5 ECTS).
    Contents
    1) The Cyrillic alphabet and basic language studies in oral and written Russian: greetings, Russian name system, me, family, friends, a city, at a café, nationalities and countries, clock
    2) about Russian history, society, geography and economy
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student has some understanding of Russia, Russian language and the cultural, political, economic and social aspects of its environment. S/he is able to communicate at a minimal level in the local language and network with actors in the selected area. The student has only a limited understanding of the business culture and its context. The student is able to operate only when aided by other students and supervisors.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student is able to understand Russia, Russian language and the cultural, political, economic and social aspects of its environment. S/he is able to communicate at some level in the local language and network with actors in the selected area. The student has a clear idea of the business culture and its context. The student is able to operate with tasks both in teams and independently.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student has an advanced understanding of Russia, Russian language and the cultural, political, economic and social aspects of its environment. S/he is able to communicate at some level in the local language and network with actors in the selected area. The student has a comprehensive idea of the business culture and its context. The student’s activity and participation are excellent. The student displays a culturally aware business-oriented approach and is able to lead team work.

    Teaching methods and instruction

    Inquiry learning:
    Peer-to-peer learning
    Tutorials
    Possible company visits
    Lectures and workshops
    Independent study and teamwork
    The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Kafe Piter A1, Alestalo Marjatta, Finn Lectura
    and Russian language learning materials in English that are discussed together on our first lesson.
    We also use current news and other virtual materials that are linked to our Moodle site.

    Working life connections

    Possible company visits and guest lecturers and workshops from different companies and organisations. Even virtual.

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    At the end of the course 29.11, two re-exams can be taken later on

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Russian culture, society and economy are an essential part of the module

    Timing

    22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments

    Classroom activities Individual assignments Teamwork Final deliverables Our language themes are: the Cyrillic alphabet, me, my family and my friends, in the city, at a cafe, the clock

    Enrollment

    13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

    Content scheduling

    Tuesdays at 14-16 in 2422 during periods 1.-2.in 2022.
    We will discuss our schedule and our meetings with the group on our first lesson.

    Groups
    • RM3
    • LP3TH
    • LP3MY
    • PO3
    • CONTACT
    • LP3KV
    • EXCH
    • RG3
    • VM3
    Alternative learning methods

    All the deliverables (also oral) and the tests should be done

    Teachers

    Riitta Forsnabba

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    test and deliverables, activity
    60% Language Skills - 40% Areal knowledge assignments = the final course grade

    Degree Programme

    LIIPO Degree Programme in Business Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    1.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5