•   Russian Areal Studies 2 RUS2PO202-3010 23.08.2021-17.12.2021  5   (RM4, ...) +-
    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 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).
    Contents
    • 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
    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’s activity and participation are minimal 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’s activity and participation are rather good. 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

    Classroom activities
    Individual assignments
    Teamwork
    Final deliverables
    Language test
    Assessment

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Kafe Piter 1 and material in Moodle, students own material

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Working life connections

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

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Test is in the end of the module,and re-exam evenings

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Possibility to operate with international teams and international lectures. Possible guest lecturers from international organisations and partner universities.

    Timing

    23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

    Learning assignments

    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,

    Content scheduling

    4.-5. period 2019

    Groups
    • RM4
    • AB4
    • PO4
    • VM4
    • LC4
    • EXCH
    • CONTACT
    Alternative learning methods

    All course assignments, oral samples and a written test should be delivered

    Teachers

    Riitta Forsnabba

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Classroom activities
    Individual assignments
    Teamwork
    Final deliverables
    Language test
    Assessment

    Degree Programmes

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

    Evaluation scale

    H-5