CJVR401 Russian for social studies I

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Tue 9:45–11:15 U36
Prerequisites
((FAKULTA(FSS)&&TYP_STUDIA(MN))||(OBOR(MUSFSS)))
Previous knowledge from secondary school is required, or level A2+/B1 (based on CEFR).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 5 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/5, only registered: 0/5, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/5
Course objectives
ommon giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.European Framework of Reference) of Russian language competence.
At the end of the course students can listen to the radio and watch documentary films, they should understand lexturs and the main ideas of relatively complex text on both concrete and academic/professional topics, including discussions in their field of specialisation; can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of academic/professional subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue The course is focused on academic skills and professional language.
During the course all language skills will be practised (listening, reading, speaking, writing). Other material is used - authentic texts.
Syllabus
  • 1. Russian realia (geography, language, holidays)
  • 2. Massmedia, communication
  • 3. Rusiaan language for studying abroad, career
  • 4. Political system, diplomacy
  • 5. State and society, elections
  • 6. International organizations
Literature
    required literature
  • BARNET, Vladimír. Ruština pro pokročilé. 4., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 2003, 384 s. ISBN 8073350130. info
  • JANEK, Adam and Julija MAMONOVA. Učebnice současné ruštiny : vhodné i pro samouky. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2011, 410 s. ISBN 9788025128596. info
    recommended literature
  • Politologija. Čitajem teksty po specialnosti. Sankt-Peterburg: Zlatoust, 2012.
  • KUPCEVIČOVÁ, Jelena and Vítězslav VILÍMEK. Ruská řečová etiketa. Vyd. 2., přeprac. a dopl. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, Filozofická fakulta, 2006, 165 s. ISBN 8073682486. info
    not specified
  • GOLČÁKOVÁ, Bohuslava. Ruština pro mezinárodní vztahy. Plzeň: Vydavatelství a nakladatelství Aleš Čeněk, 2008, 270 s. ISBN 9788073801328. info
Teaching methods
One two-lesson seminar every week. Regular practical training of oral and written knowledge. Additional practice. Widening the lexicon – translations. Deepening the knowledge of realia – by a form of a presentation.
Assessment methods
Seminar form of teaching.
Assessment: writing, speaking, reading, listening.
Course completion requirements:
70% attendance,
homeworks (news from internet, resume), active class participation is obligatory,
presentation.
Language of instruction
Russian
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2016, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2017, recent)
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