CJVR2BM Russian for Academic Purposes II (B2)

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Thu 9:10–10:45 L32
Prerequisites
(FAKULTA(FF))&&(TYP_STUDIA(BMN))&&(!OBOR(RJ)&&!OBOR(RJFP)&&!OBOR(PRJ)&&!OBOR(RJU))
This course is for students from the Faculty of Arts. Previous knowledge from secondary school is required. The aim of the course is to achieve a B2 level (based on CEFR).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to achieve a B2 level (based on CEFR) and to become acquainted with academic and specific language. During the course all language skills will be practised (listening, reading comprehension, oral and written presentations). Other material is used - authentic texts.
Students should understand 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 giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Listening: can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar; can understand most media news and current affairs programmes.
Reading: can read academic/professional texts without great difficulty; can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt a particular stance or viewpoint.
Spoken interaction: can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible; can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining their views.
Written interaction: can write formal and informal letters, emails, applications and cover letters.
Spoken production: can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of academic/professional subjects related to their field of study and interest; can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Written production: can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their field of study and interest; can write a short academic text, summary, and resume passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.
Grammar accuracy: shows a relatively high degree of grammatical control; does not make errors which cause misunderstanding, and can correct most of their mistakes; can also use some complex sentence forms.
Grammar and language fluency: can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo; although they can be hesitant as they search for patterns and expressions, there are few noticeably long pauses.
Coherence: can use a limited number of cohesive devices to link their utterances into clear, coherent discourse, though there may be some short pauses in a long contribution.
Syllabus
  • 1. Film, art. Essay, abstract, presentation.
  • 2. Men and women in the 21 century, sport. Dialogue.
  • 3. Food. Letter, advertisement.
  • 4. Russia, mentality of Slavs. New job.
  • 5. Leisure time, travelling. Media.
  • 6. Press conference. Stylistics, communication.
Literature
    required literature
  • Učebnice současné ruštiny : vhodné i pro samouky. 2. díl + mp3 / Adam Janek, Julija Mamonova
  • JANEK, Adam and Julija MAMONOVA. Učebnice současné ruštiny : vhodné i pro samouky. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2011, 410 s. ISBN 9788025128589. info
    recommended literature
  • Čitajem teksty po specialnosti. Gumanitarnyje nauki. (2011)
  • IVANOVA, Marija and Michal FRANTA. Ruština : otázky & odpovědi : nejen k maturitě. 2. vyd. Dubicko: INFOA, 2010, 183 s. ISBN 9788072406081. info
  • KAGUŠEVA, Maria and Julija MAMONOVA. Cvičebnice ruštiny : gramatika, konverzace, slovní zásoba. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2007, 214 s. ISBN 9788025118351. info
  • MEŠKO, Dušan, Dušan KATUŠČÁK and Ján FINDRA. Akademická příručka. České, upr. vyd. Martin: Osveta, 2006, 481 s. ISBN 8080632197. info
  • BARNET, Vladimír. Ruština pro pokročilé. 4., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 2003, 384 s. ISBN 8073350130. info
  • FIŠER, Zbyněk. Tvůrčí psaní : malá učebnice technik tvůrčího psaní. Brno: Paido, 2001, 164 s. ISBN 8085931990. info
  • BALCAR, Milan. Ruská gramatika v kostce. Praha: LEDA, 1999, 125 stran. ISBN 808592756X. info
    not specified
  • Palitra stilej. (2009)
Teaching methods
One two-lesson seminar every week. Regular practical training of oral and written knowledge. Additional practice. Widening the lexicon – translations, discussions. Deepening the knowledge of realia – by a form of a paper.
Assessment methods
Seminar form of teaching; class discussions.
Course completion requirements: in-class presentation on an academic/specific topic, written test. Active class participation is obligatory (70% attendance).
Language of instruction
Russian
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: Požaduje se 70% účast na seminářích (studenti kombinované formy studia nemají docházku povinnou)
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět je určen studentům se středně pokročilými znalostmi, předpokládá se dobrá znalost gramatiky.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, 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.
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