Russian as a Foreign Language

Master 2021/2022

Type: Elective course (International Relations in Eurasia)

Area of studies: International Relations

Delivered by: Магистерская программа "Международные отношения в Евразии", направление подготовки "Международные отношения" (Кент)

Where: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 2 year, 1 module

Mode of studies: offline

Open to: students of one campus

Instructors: Olga Eremina

Master’s programme: International Relations in Eurasia

Language: English

ECTS credits: 6

Contact hours: 80

Full Syllabus

Abstract

Course “Russian as a foreign language” - is a Russian language course, which implies mastering phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar of the Russian language. The course includes working on all aspects of Russian language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing, listening)

Learning Objectives

To provide students with linguistic competence at a level high enough to carry out educational activities in Russian and high enough to communicate on a day-to-day basis.
Form the basis for further language mastering.
Broaden the horizons, ensure culture immersion.
Prepare students for further participation in international programs
Prepare students for further participation in international programs.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Solid understanding: (grammar) Case forms of nouns, adjectives and pronouns, (revision) Case forms of animate nouns and adjectives; (vocabulary) To each his own, discussion of preferences
Solid understanding: (grammar) verb “like” - ‘be liked”, Verb tenses. В + Prep.; О + Prep.; (vocabulary) Classic and vanguard What century? What year? What is this book about?
Solid understanding: (grammar), comparison, comparative degree and superlative degree; (vocabulary), comparison of objects
Solid understanding: (grammar), indefinite pronoun “-то, -нибудь, кое-”; (vocabulary) travelling, travel narratives, tourism, adventures
Solid understanding: (grammar), verbs of motion implementation, conjunction “although”, preposition “in spite of something, despite something”; vocabulary
Solid understanding: (grammar), verbs with root "-каз-", prefixes and prepositions to verbs of motion; (vocabulary) How do I get there? Getting around the city. How to ask for directions, how to give directions
Solid understanding: (grammar); (vocabulary) “How do you look like?” Appearance, face and physique, average appearance

Course Contents

Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Topic 4
Topic 5
Topic 6
Topic 7

Assessment Elements

Home assignment
Test
Exam
Essay
Work in class

Interim Assessment

2021/2022 1st module
0.15 * Work in class + 0.4 * Exam + 0.15 * Test + 0.15 * Essay + 0.15 * Home assignment

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Голуб И. Б. - РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК И ПРАКТИЧЕСКАЯ СТИЛИСТИКА. СПРАВОЧНИК 3-е изд. Учебно-справочное пособие для СПО - М.:Издательство Юрайт - 2019 - 355с. - ISBN: 978-5-534-10264-2 - Текст электронный // ЭБС ЮРАЙТ - URL: https://urait.ru/book/russkiy-yazyk-i-prakticheskaya-stilistika-spravochnik-442469

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Арбатская О. А. - РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК И КУЛЬТУРА РЕЧИ. ПРАКТИКУМ 2-е изд. Учебное пособие для вузов - М.:Издательство Юрайт - 2019 - 123с. - ISBN: 978-5-534-08869-4 - Текст электронный // ЭБС ЮРАЙТ - URL: https://urait.ru/book/russkiy-yazyk-i-kultura-rechi-praktikum-442324
Буторина Е. П., Евграфова С. М. - РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК И КУЛЬТУРА РЕЧИ 3-е изд., испр. и доп. Учебник для академического бакалавриата - М.:Издательство Юрайт - 2019 - 261с. - ISBN: 978-5-534-07126-9 - Текст электронный // ЭБС ЮРАЙТ - URL: https://urait.ru/book/russkiy-yazyk-i-kultura-rechi-437911

Course Syllabus