RJ1068 Russian Culture and Civilization 1

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Janina Krejčí, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Simona Koryčánková, Ph.D.
Department of Russian Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Helena Rytířová
Supplier department: Department of Russian Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
RJ1068/Kombi01: Fri 13. 10. 10:00–11:50 učebna 2, Fri 3. 11. 12:00–13:50 učebna 52, Fri 24. 11. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 15. 12. 16:00–17:50 učebna 62, J. Krejčí
RJ1068/Prez01: each even Tuesday 18:00–19:50 učebna 62, J. Krejčí
Prerequisites
The course is taught in Russian language. It is necessary knowledge of Russian language at the level of min. A2.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the   realities of contemporary Russia and its traditions and holidays, to deepen the language skills of students and their communicative skills. The aim is also mastering the connections between language study and national realities and connotations of the word.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course: The student knows the basic phenomena of Russian culture and history, can describe the political system and geographic peculiarities of the Russian Federation, objects of applied art, the differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism. The student is able to find the information, texts and videos on RuNet and functionally use them. The student is able to verbally and in writing to answer questions from the circle of covered topics.
Syllabus
  • 1. Russian Federation: Geographic overview. 2. State establishment. 3. The economy of Russia. 4. Residents of RF, nationalities. 5. Religion in RF. 6. Moscow. 7. St. Petersburg. 8. The Golden Circle. Kizi. 9. Cultural Heritage of Russia (Literature, Music, Painting) 10. Applied arts. 11. Russian holidays. 12. Traditions.
Literature
    required literature
  • Казакова О.А., Малервейн С.В. Страноведение России. Учебное пособие. — Томск: Томский политехнический университет, 2013. 72 с.
    recommended literature
  • TREADGOLD, Donald W. Rossija dvatcatogo veka (Souběž.) : Twentieth century Russia. info
  • PEŠKOVÁ, Michaela. Stranověděnije Rossiji, ZČU Plzeň 2008, http: // www. ruskerealie.zcu.cz/
  • SKOKAN, Ladislav. Reálie Ruska. Vyd. 1. Praha: Fortuna, 2009, 223 s. ISBN 9788073730765. info
  • V'JUNOV, Jurij Andrejevič. Russkij kul'turnyj archetip : stranovedenije Rossii : charakter, sklad myšlenija, duchovnyje orientacii. Moskva: Nauka, 2005, 478 s. ISBN 5893497090. info
Teaching methods
Mediation of teaching materials using an interactive course program. During the study, theoretical training to pass-fail test.
Assessment methods
The written test usually consists of 10 questions rated 30 points. To successfully manage the need to reach at least 23 points.
Language of instruction
Russian
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: v kombinovaném studiu 12 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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