Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1.1

Students are able to
- read, write and understand Cyrillics
- read and write short phrases in Russian
- introduce themselves and their family orally and in writing
- use simple expressions in everyday communication

Implementation and methods of teaching

Language of instructions: English and Finnish.
Teaching: online lectures, online assignments and homework, accepted obligatory tasks.

Timing and attendance

The lessons are taught twice a week in Zoom for two hours at once.
70% active participation.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials provided by the lecturer on Moodle.

Exam retakes

Examination resit is possible via EXAM-service.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom

Student time use and work load

28h lessons, about 52h of independent work (including written and oral homework assignments).

Contents

Russian letters and pronunciation.
Situations: presentation, profession, ordering food in a cafe, greetings and farewells, orientation in the city, the days of the week, time of the day.
Grammar: affirmative, negative and question phrases in present; nouns gender; possessive pronouns; present tenses of verbs; grammar cases (nominative and prepositional); numerals.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous studies are necessary. Starting level 0, target level A1.1.
Students speaking Russian as the mother tongue are not accepted to the course.

If you have questions about the course, please, contact sanna.kyyhkynen@lab.fi

Assessment criteria

The course can be completed in two ways:
1) continuous evaluation (70% active participation in class and accepted obligatory tasks);
2) exam in the electronic exam hall only and accepted obligatory tasks.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not achieved the learning outcomes of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has reached the learning outcomes of the course at a minimum acceptable level. The student can interact satisfactorily both orally and in writing in communicative situations studied during the course. The student can limitedly use the achieved knowledge in new situations.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has reached the learning outcomes of the course at a good level. The student can interact quiet fluently both orally and in writing in communicative situations studied during the course. The student can use the achieved knowledge in new situations with some limitations.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has reached the learning outcomes of the course at an excellent level. The student can fluently interact both orally and in writing in various communicative situations. The student can confidently use the achieved knowledge in new situations.