Second Language (Russian) and Intercultural Relations (VC_123)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to enable students to use the Russian language in everyday communicative situations at levels A1/A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning, Teaching and Assessment, at the same time developing students' intercultural understanding and awareness, developing effective oral and written communication skills in the context of intercultural and interpersonal communication, strengthening the ability to identify and apply diversity aspects to successful international business communication.
Prerequisites
No preliminary knowledge of the Russian language is required.
Learning outcomes
After successful acquisition of the course, students will know the basic Russian vocabulary, basic statements and questions, correct word order in the sentence; phrases required for communicative exchange beginning and maintaining, information exchange; common Russian language patterns; the formation and usage of Russian verbs in the past, present, and future. Student is aware of the significance of intercultural relation aspects in use of the language.
Having acquired the course material, students will be able: to comprehend simple texts on familiar everyday topics, letters, invitations, advertisements in media and other authentic materials; to use the acquired language in everyday communicative situations while considering and applying intercultural communication aspects in daily and business communication.
Having acquired the course material, students will be able: to give some information about themselves, their family, living conditions, studies; to produce an invitation or a personal letter, short messages, put down some information; to produce a monologue or to participate in a dialogue on various topics related to daily routine and studies, while demonstrating awareness of the intercultural aspects of communication.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship, IBSEeng | 4 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship, IBSEeng | 5 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
