RUSSIAN-I
- Course
- RUSN101 - RUSSIAN-I
- Department
- School of Foreign Languages
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the Russian language with basic grammar and sentence structures. The aim of this course is to motivate students to increase their interest in the Russian language to achieve language skills which are listening, reading, speaking and writing. The students are introduced to the sounds and letters of the Russian alphabet, the personal pronouns, different types of nouns and adjectives, possessive adjectives, the Present Continuous tense through affirmative sentences, negative sentences and questions, days of the week, numbers, wh- question words, interrogative pronouns and their usage. The course also aims to enable students to acquire necessary vocabulary, to understand the gist of what is being said and to make sense of connected speech at basic levels.
RUSSIAN-I
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 Students will be able to process necessary vocabulary for daily use and explain their daily routines
- 02 recognize the main point in short clear messages and transmit the messages in their own words.
- 03 construct sentences about their families and friends based on eveyday materials.
- 04 describe themselves and express their ideas
- 05 write a paragraph about themselves and family members.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course. |
| Week 2 | The Alphabet. Feminine, masculine and neutral differentiation. |
| Week 3 | Introducing yourself and object names. Days of the week, Numbers. |
| Week 4 | Subject pronouns and possessive pronouns, Interrogative pronouns. |
| Week 5 | Affirmative, Negative and Questions sentences, jobs, Wh questions. |
| Week 6 | Affirmative, Negative and Questions sentences, jobs, Nouns and adjectives. |
| Week 7 | Family, classroom object, general vocabulary. |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exams (9-20 November 2024) |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exams (9-20 November 2024) |
| Week 10 | Plurals and Reading, writing and speaking exercises. |
| Week 11 | Countries, Nationalities |
| Week 12 | Verb conjugation and the present continuous tense. |
| Week 13 | Verb conjugation and the present continuous tense. |
| Week 14 | Revision |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAMINATIONS (4-14 January, 2025) |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 A basic modern Russian grammar. Eugenia Nekrasova, 1997
- 02 Русский язык как иностранный: элементарный уровень: учебное пособие.Михалева Е.В., Майер А.К.,Фрицлер А.А.,Ярица Л.И.,Шевелева С.И., Рустамова А.,2011
- 03 Русский язык=Russian: вводный фонетический курс для иностранцев: Introductary Phonetics Course for foreighners: учебно-методическое пособие/Смирнова Т.И.,2003
- 04 Проект РКИ and other supplementary materials
Learning Outcomes
- L01 LO1- intergrate necessary vocabulay for daily use and classify the vocabulary.
- L02 LO2- differenciate, select and interpret appropriate gender for the word forms of everyday vocabulary, pronouns, possessive adjectives
- L03 LO3- examine short, simple texts and distinguish specific, predictable information from eveyday materials.
- L04 LO4- express themselves and discuss about their personal information and family.
- L05 LO5- write a paragraph about themselves and family members.
Program Outcomes
- P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
- P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
- P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
- P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
- P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
- P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
- P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
- P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
- P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | P18 | P19 | P20 | P21 | P22 | P23 | P24 | P25 | P26 | Average |
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| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |