Aims

Ability to communicate successfully orally and in writing in familiar and specific situations with native speakers. The acquisition of intermediate pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar level.

Main themes

Reading comprehension

Ability to understand texts of general and specific interest(e.g. politics, culture)Level B2 of " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"

Listening comprehension
Individual : à Ability to understand oral speech in informal situations and in mass-media provided that a student has time to get familiar with specific vocabulary and specific mode of pronunciation.àAbility to comprehend audiovisual authentic materials. Interactive :à Ability to follow the conversation of several speakers on familiar topic. Level B2 of " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"

Oral speech

Individualà Ability to make presentations on topics connected with everyday life occasionally referring to written notes. Interactive :à Ability to take part in the conversations without preparation on topics connected with everyday life. à Ability to actively participate in the conversations on familiar topics and support one's opinion. Level B2 of " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"

Code

Intermediate level of linguistic competence with grammar structures(simple and complex), vocabulary (general and specific), Russian pronunciation necessary for successful communication.

Content and teaching methods

RUSS1300 Intermediate level

- 90 hours course/ 3 hours per week
- Intermediate vocabulary
- Intermediate speaking skills
- Exercises in a language laboratory
- Developed grammar structures
- Supporting exercises
- Intermediate reading skills

Professor : A. Zakharkevitch

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Conditions of access

elementary level RUSSIAN 1100.

Methods

A student is supposed to communicate successfully in different situations:
interactive communication
arguments
role plays
meetings with native Russian speakers
etc
To initiate a communicative activity a teacher offers a portfolio (documents, authentic texts, audiovisual materials etc. that allows students to react accordingly in a variety of home and work related situations.


Workload

Hours: 90 incl. 30 in the laboratory

Number of students

à Groups of max 15 students
Tuition is provided during class hours and by e-mail .Guidance at Self-Learning Centre (C.A.A.) ànd Multimedia Centre.



Evaluation

à Individual oral exam is based on a variety of situations mastered during an academic year.

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