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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
-
Keywords

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

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 Students will be able to process necessary vocabulary for daily use and explain their daily routines
  2. 02 recognize the main point in short clear messages and transmit the messages in their own words.
  3. 03 construct sentences about their families and friends based on eveyday materials.
  4. 04 describe themselves and express their ideas
  5. 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

  1. 01 A basic modern Russian grammar. Eugenia Nekrasova, 1997
  2. 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
  3. 03 Русский язык=Russian: вводный фонетический курс для иностранцев: Introductary Phonetics Course for foreighners: учебно-методическое пособие/Смирнова Т.И.,2003
  4. 04 Проект РКИ and other supplementary materials

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 LO1- intergrate necessary vocabulay for daily use and classify the vocabulary.
  2. L02 LO2- differenciate, select and interpret appropriate gender for the word forms of everyday vocabulary, pronouns, possessive adjectives
  3. L03 LO3- examine short, simple texts and distinguish specific, predictable information from eveyday materials.
  4. L04 LO4- express themselves and discuss about their personal information and family.
  5. L05 LO5- write a paragraph about themselves and family members.

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
  2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
  3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
  4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
  5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
  6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
  7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
  8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
  9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
  10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
  11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - - - -