Russian Areal Studies 2 - Study guide

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 module is a part of professional studies in the Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. The prerequisite for this level A2 module is Russian Areal Studies 1 or approximately 100 hours of prior Russian language studies. The module advances the following competences: cultural awareness, customer understanding, business mindset and business communication. Students who wish to deepen their Russian after completing this module can take the Intermediate and Advanced Russian (5ECTS).

• Basic language studies in oral and written Russian with themes: my language skills, study and
work, traveling and traffic, restaurant, leisure time, hobbies
• Russian business operational environment and business culture

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’s activity and participation are minimal The student is able to operate only when aided by other students and supervisors.

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.

Classroom activities
Individual assignments
Teamwork
Final deliverables
Language test
Assessment

Kafe Piter 1 Alestalo, Marjatta, Finn Lectura. Material in Moodle, students own material

80% Contact teaching, 20% Distance learning

Possible company visits and guest lecturers and workshops from different companies and/or organizations.

Porvoo Campus

In the end of the module

English

A possibility to operate with international students and/or lectures. Possible guest lecturers from international organizations and/or partner universities.

23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

Individual assignments, group work, independent work Our language themes are: Cyrillic alphabet calligraphy, me and my language skills and interests, at a work place, days of the week, seasons, leisure and traveling,

14.06.2021 - 20.08.2021

1.-2. period 2021

RM4
AB4
PO4
VM4
LC4
BLENDED
EXCH

Course assignments, oral samples and a written test should be delivered

Riitta Forsnabba

15 - 40

Classroom activities
Individual assignments
Teamwork
Final deliverables
Language test
Assessment
40% Language Skills - 60& Areal knowledge = the final course grade

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business, POMO Degree Programme in Tourism, SAMPO Degree Programme in International Sales and Marketing

1 cr

H-5