Practical learning of the Russian language

elective courses

The student should speak Russian at B2 level.

Classroom

The aim of the course is to practice skills relating to listening, speaking, reading, writing and assimilating and expanding language competencies in accordance with the requirements set for the B2/C1 level of the CEFR.

During the course, the student will acquire the ability to fluently and spontaneously communicate in Russian. In addition, they will learn to write and speak clearly on a wide range of topics, broadening their knowledge regarding the issues in question. The student will take part in discussions and learn to explain their position on the matters being discussed, considering the pros and cons of different ideas. The student will enhance their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and acquire practical knowledge in the fields of Russian vocabulary, grammar and phonetics. The materials for the course are prepared using the communicative approach.

The student's workload:

Contact hours (in class) - 60 hours

Preparation for classes - 30 hours

Preparation for exam - 30 hours

Total: 120 hours (4 ECTS)

If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes shall be held with the aid of distance learning tools, most likely Zoom and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.

1. Дискуссия, Kuca Z., Profamilia 2019.

2. Из первых уст. Русский язык для продвинутого уровня, Махнач А., Warszawa 2017.

3. Окно в Россию, Скороходов Л.Ю., Хорохордина О.В., «Златоуст» 2012.

4. Русский язык. Учебник для продвинутых (в 4 ч.), Рогова К.А. et al., «Златоуст» 2016.

5. В мире людей, Макова М. Н., Ускова О.А., «Златоуст» 2013.

6. Поговорим? Пособие по разговорной практике. Продвинутый этап, Попова Т.И., Юрков Е.Е., Златоуст 2015.

7. Я хочу тебя спросить… Беседы и дискуссии на русском языке, Кулькова Р.А., «Граница» 2005.

8. Ваше мнение, Старовойтова И.А., «Флинта» 2006.

9. От корня – к слову: Учебное пособие по лексике и словообразованию для иностранцев, изучающих русский язык, Кожевникова Л.П., Кожевников А.Ю., изд. «Сага», «Наука» 2004.

10. Gołubiewa A., Czeczuga W., Słownictwo rosyjskie w ćwiczeniach, PWN 2011.

11. Gołubiewa A., Kuratczyk M., Gramatyka języka rosyjskiego z ćwiczeniami, PWN 2009.

12. Обсуждаем глобальные проблемы, повторяем русскую грамматику, Баско Н.В., «Русский язык. Курсы» 2010.

13. Грамматика русского языка в упражнениях и комментариях. Морфология, Глазунова О.И., «Златоуст» 2007.

14. Толковый словарь русского языка (dic.academic.ru).

After completing the course, the student will:

- know and understand Russian both spoken and written in accordance with the requirements set for the B2+ level of the CEFR (K2_W11)

- be able to communicate via speaking and writing in Russian in accordance with the requirements set for the B2+level of the CEFR (K2_U14)

Requirements for getting a credit for the subject in order to sit the final written exam:

- active participation during classes

- being prepared for classes

- passing tests

- giving a presentation

Criteria for assessing tests and the exam (percentage thresholds):

99-100% - 5!

93-98% - 5

87-92% - 4+

77-86% - 4

70-76% - 3+

60-69% - 3

The final grade consists of: a mark for the work done during the semester (30%) and the final written exam grade (70%).

The student has the right to obtain the credit for the class and retake the exam during the resits on the same terms as in the first attempt.

The student has the right to 3 unexcused absences, and each subsequent one requires an explanation to be given. The teacher decides how the student will make up for any other unjustified absences.