Russian Areal Studies 1 - Opinto-opas

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 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).

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Porvoo Campus

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

English

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

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

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

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

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.

RM3
LP3TH
LP3MY
PO3
CONTACT
LP3KV
EXCH
RG3
VM3

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

Riitta Forsnabba

15 - 40

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

LIIPO Liiketalouden koulutusohjelma

1 cr

H-5