FF:CJVR2BM Russian II - Course Information

CJVR2BM Russian for Academic Purposes II

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)
Mgr. Kristýna Brtníková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anastasija Sokolova, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

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 of Seminar Groups

CJVR2BM/A: Thu 9:10–10:45 U13, M. Ševečková
CJVR2BM/B: No timetable has been entered into IS. M. Ševečková
CJVR2BM/T01: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 15. 5. Thu 11:40–14:35 114, K. Brtníková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.

Prerequisites

(FAKULTA(FF)||FAKULTA(FSS))&&(TYP_STUDIA(BMN))&&(!OBOR(RJ)&&!OBOR(RJFP)&&!OBOR(PRJ)&&!OBOR(RJU))
This course is for students from the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Studies. 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

• Presentations - organization and logical structure of a text.
• Resume writing basics - relative pronouns.
• Cover letter, CV, studies abroad, vocabulary related to studying at university.
• National institution system - causal clauses.
• Division of power, constitution - clause of purpose.
• Elections and the voting system in Russia - concessive clauses.
• EU Institutions - future tenses.
• Brussels and Strassbourg.
• Feminism.
• Ecology.

Literature

required literature
• BARNET, Vladimír. Ruština pro pokročilé. 4., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 2003, 384 s. ISBN 8073350130. info

recommended literature
• BALCAR, Milan. Ruská gramatika v kostce. Praha: LEDA, 1999, 125 stran. ISBN 808592756X. info

not specified
• 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

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
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět není určen začátečníkům. Nutno ovládat azbuku slovem i písmem, znalost základní gramatiky

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