Russian 3 (3cr)

Objective

The object of the course:
The objective is to reach language skills corresponding to level A2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

After completing this course, you can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, studies and leisure. You can understand simple texts on familiar topics.

You will be able to act according to the norms of Russian culture in normal communication situations. You can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. You can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Course competences:
The course prepares and equips you to act and work in an international and multicultural environment.

The learning objectives of the course

You can apply basic language skills in routine communication situations. You can understand the main points of clear speech and short texts on topics that are familiar to you. You can write a short text on a familiar topic. You understand the cultural differences between your home country and Russia.

Starting level: A2.1 Objective: A2.2 (according to CEFR)

Content

Communication: Communication and interaction situations, such as talking about leisure and holidays, traveling and ordering a taxi, asking for directions, shopping, going to a restaurant and toasts.

Grammar: verbs, the genitive case, the instrumental case, the dative case, the future tense, adverbs, ordinal numbers

Culture: communication culture, customs and traditions of Russia

Qualifications

Russian level A1.2 - A2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf). For example, Russian 1 and Russian 2 courses successfully completed at JAMK UAS (10 ECTS), or successfully completed Russian courses 1 – 4 in a Finnish high school as a B3-language (approx. 2 years).

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
You demonstrate a basic command of the language in relation to the course contents and objectives. You can apply your language skills in routine speaking situations, although there may be frequent pauses in speech. You understand the main points of clear speech and short texts on familiar topics. You can write a short text on a familiar topic. You may still have some faltering with pronunciation, vocabulary and language structures.

Fail:
The level of competence does not reach the minimum requirements, or the assignments and exams of the course have not been successfully completed.

NB! If you need a numerical grade (1 - 5), it can be obtained on a separate certificate. The need for a numerical assessment must be communicated to the teacher at the beginning of the course. After the first assessed assignment or test, it is no longer possible to change the grading scale from pass-fail to a numerical scale.

Further information

The course is well suited for anyone with some basic knowledge in Russian (level A1.1-A2.1 of The Common European Reference for Languages) and who would like to continue their Russian studies.

Also suitable as a revision course for students who have attended B3 Russian courses 1-6 in a Finnish high school and want to maintain their Russian skills.