Russian for Beginners 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Mondays and Wednesdays, 16:00-17:30, in the fall 2020 semester.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Contact hours: 64 hrs (4hrs per week during 2 periods) including the tests.
Independent study: 70 hrs
Self-assessment of learning: 1 hr.

Materials

• Coursebook: T. Blum, E. Gorelova, Путь к успеху / The Road to Success 1, Facultas, 2017, kpl 1 - 5
• Workbook: T. Blum, E. Gorelova, Путь к успеху / The Road to Success, Facultas, 2017, kpl 1 - 5
• Teacher's materials shared on Moodle and in class

Teaching methods and instruction

Online meetings: 64 hrs (4hrs per week during 2 periods) including the tests.
Independent study: 70 hrs
Self-assessment of learning: 1 hr.

In the first period we will have only online meetings, in the second period there might be also contact teaching on campus.

The first meeting will be held on Zoom 31.8. at 16.00-17.30.

Upon completing the course the student will learn
• the Russian Cyrillic alphabet,
• the peculiarities of and importance of proper syllable stress and intonation,
• how to read, pronounce and write basic Russian words and sentences,
• how to understand simple spoken language (also in a business context), basic written messages and instructions,
• basic Russian grammar,
• basic information about themselves in Russian,
• to hold a basic everyday conversation

Teacher: Elisabet Rappu
elisabet.rappu@haaga-helia.fi
Tel. 040 4887290

Working life connections

The course offers students the elementary level of spoken and written business communication.

Internationality

The group consists of students with international background. The course provides information about Russian culture and language.

Learning assignments

• basics of Russian pronunciation,
• culture-related concepts,
• greetings and introductions,
• setting up an appointment,
• speaking about themselves, their studies and work

Assessment methods

Evaluation is based on written tests and the listening comprehension assignment, as well as a demonstration of spoken skills.
Attendance is likely to have influence on the language command, and thus, on the grade. The participation is graded on a scale of 0-5. See the assessment criteria below.