RSb015 Speaking and Writing in Russian I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Anna Agapova, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Maksim Dyumin (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Anna Agapova, Ph.D.
Department of Slavonic Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. PhDr. Jiří Gazda, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of Slavonic Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
RSb015/01: Fri 8:00–9:40 B2.44, A. Agapova
RSb015/02: Tue 14:00–15:40 L11, M. Dyumin
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to improve the students’ language knowledge and skills and communicative competences based on the practice of listening and reading with understanding. The emphasis is put on the active use of Russian language both in written and oral forms, the ability of communication in everyday life situations and the quick expression on one of discussed topics with using new vocabulary.
Learning outcomes
After finishing the course, the student will be able:
- to work with journalistic and literary texts in Russian;
- to debate about one of discussed topics, to argue his opinion;
- to form Russian sentence correctly from phonetical, lexical and grammatical point of view and to express an opinion in Russian with using new vocabulary in writing and orally;
- to independently work with the texts on mentioned topics based on the acquired knowledge.
Syllabus
  • - Family. Family in the contemporary concept of a young person.
  • - Human characteristics. Nature.
  • - Hobbies. Leisure. Sport in the life of man.
  • - Orientation in the city. Bank, post office, hotel.
  • - Travelling. Holiday. Interesting places in the world.
  • - Transport. Current transport options. Orientation at the airport.
  • - Housing. Life in the city and in the village.
  • - Choice of housing in the city and the village. Young peopleʼs ideas on housing.
  • - Culture in human life. Russian culture.
  • - Museum. Theatre. Film.
  • - Weather. Ecology and the environment.
  • - Climatic conditions and their impact on human life. Climate in the Czech Republic and Russia.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Starovojtova, I. A.: Vaše mnenije. Učebnoje posobije po razgovornoj praktike. Moskva, 2006.
  • BRČÁKOVÁ, Dagmar, Natalia ARAPOVA and Veronika MISTROVÁ. Govorite po-russki : ruská konverzace. 2., upravené a rozšířen. Voznice: Leda, 2014, 216 stran. ISBN 9788073351397. info
  • HORVÁTOVÁ, Marie. Ruská konverzace. Vydání I. Praha: Ekopress, 2004, 255 stran. ISBN 8086119823. info
    not specified
  • ŽOFKOVÁ, Hana. Česko-ruská konverzace. Vyd. 1. Voznice: LEDA, 2003, 407 s. ISBN 8073350203. info
  • BALCAR, Milan. Ruská gramatika v kostce. Praha: LEDA, 1999, 125 stran. ISBN 808592756X. info
Teaching methods
The main requirement is to be actively involved in the seminar, it is complemented with submitting essays on chosen topics. Discussion, interpretation of read and heard text, group work, group projects. Home work.
Assessment methods
Essay, final project—a presentation on the chosen topic.
Language of instruction
Russian
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
General note: Kurz není určen rodilým mluvčím, pro něž je ruština jazykem mateřským.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
To pass the course regular active seminar participation (two absences are allowed) and regular fulfillment of assigned tasks (searching and studying material on a certain topic, preparation and presentation, essay writing and submission, active discussion participation on a predetermined topic, etc.) are required.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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