Aims

Reading comprehension :
o Can read short simple texts.
o Can find specific and expected information in everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, timetables etc.
o Can understand short simple personal letters.
A2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "

Listening comprehension :

Individual :
o Can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, studies).

Interactive :
o Can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

A2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "

Speaking :

Spoken Production :
o Can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms his/her family and other people, living conditions, his/her educational background and his/her present or most recent activity.

Spoken Interaction :
o Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. Can handle very short and usual exchanges on very familiar topics.
o Can handle very short social exchanges, even though the learner can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going him/herself.

A2 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "


Writing :
o Can write short, simple messages (for example postcards) or fill in very simple forms.

A1 Level of the " Common European Framework of Reference for Languages "

Main themes

Methodology :
The course tackles different topics (such as leisure, travel, home, advertising…). Learning is contextualized by original or edited texts (reading or listening comprehension). Vocabulary and basic grammatical structures are trained, consolidated and extended via written and oral exercises (drills, role-plays, interviews, conversations in groups of 2 or 4 people…)

Code :
Ability to master the basic vocabulary and the basic structures of the Russian language. Focus on the ability to communicate in Russian rather on the correctness of the language. However, phonetic correction will be specifically stressed.

Culture :
Special care will be given to raise students' awareness of the Russian speaking cultures at all skill levels.

Content and teaching methods

- 3 hours per week during the whole academic year
- Course open to all students registered or not at UCL

Prerequisites: none

Objectives:
Level A2 of the CEFRL for oral expression, listening and reading comprehension
Level A1 of the CEFRL for written expression

Methods and content:
- extension and consolidation of vocabulary and grammar structures
- listening and reading exercises
- oral exercises (individual and interactive)
- written exercises
- activities on general topics

Evaluation: autoevaluative tests, written and oral exam

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

Credits : 9 ECTS

Requirement :
To have no knowledge of Russian

Workload :
Contact hours : 90

Homework and self-study : 120 hours

Guidance :
Groups of 25 students maximum
The teacher is available during her office hours and can be contacted by e-mail.
Guidance at the self-tuition centre (CAA) and multimedia room of the ILV.

Didactic Materials :
o Book : Russe Methode 90
o Tapes and videos available at the self-tuition centre
o Self-tuition CD-Rom

Assessment :
Different marks are taken into account in the global mark :
o Continuous assessment based on tests during the year (no certificative assessment).
Assessment methods will be adapted to the situation of the student. Evaluation (with the help of ICT) will also be carried out regularly by the teacher during the student's stay abroad.

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