•   Russian Areal Studies 2 RUS2PO202-3013 16.01.2023-19.05.2023  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, Marjatta Alestalo. Finn Lectura. Material in Moodle, students own material

    Working life connections

    Possible company visits and guest lecturers and workshops from different companies and/or organizations. (Can be virtually)

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Test is in the end of the module.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Possibility to operate with international students and/or international lectures. Possible guest lecturers from international organizations and partner universities. Even virtually.

    Timing

    16.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

    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, The Areal themes are: Culture, business environment and business culture in Russian speaking Areas.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2023 - 13.01.2023

    Content scheduling

    periods 3.-4. in 2022
    Tuesdays at 14-16 in 3402.

    Groups
    • RM4
    • LP4TH
    • PO4
    • VM4
    • CONTACT
    • LP4MY
    • LP4KV
    • EXCH
    • RG4
    Alternative learning methods

    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
    40% Language Skills - 60& Areal knowledge = the final course grade

    Degree Programme

    TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism and Event Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    1.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5