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 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
- P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
- P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
- P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
- P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
- P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
- P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
- P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
- P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
- P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
- P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
- P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |