Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A2.1

Students are able to
- write short messages related to everyday and work situations
- speak about everyday and concrete work issues in various situations using narrow vocabulary and simple phrases.
- apply features of Russian culture in various communication situations.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Language of instructions: Finnish, English and Russian. Online learning: participating in Zoom lectures, on-line assignments and homework, speaking tasks, accepted obligatory tasks.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials provided by the lecturer on Moodle and Zoom.

Exam retakes

Examination resit is possible via EXAM-service.

Learning environment

Moodle and Zoom.

Student time use and work load

28 Zoom online lessons, 50h of independent work including written and oral home-work assignments.

Contents

Grammar: Dative case, modal verbs, verbs aspect, nouns and adjectives plural forms in different cases.

Situations: visit to the Russian partner’s summer cottage, gifts and toast, at work, health and medical care.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Venäjä 3 (3 ECTS) or equivalent skills. Starting level A1.3, target level A2.1.
Students speaking Russian as the mother tongue are not generally accepted to the course.

Assessment criteria

The course can be completed in two ways: 1) continuous evaluation (70% active participation in class and accepted obligatory tasks) or 2) exam in Moodle 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.