CJVR1BM Russian for Academic Purposes-B1

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jekatěrina Mikešová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Kristýna Brtníková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anastasija Sokolova, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jekatěrina Mikešová, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Anna Maryšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:40 L32, except Mon 17. 11. to Sun 23. 11.
Prerequisites
(FAKULTA(FF))&&(TYP_STUDIA(BMN))&&(!OBOR(RJ)&&!OBOR(RJFP)&&!OBOR(PRJ)&&!OBOR(RJU))
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 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to achieve the B1+ level (based on the Common giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.European Framework of Reference) of English language competence.
Students 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.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students can listen to the radio and watch documentary films, understand lextures and the main ideas of relatively complex text on both concrete and academic/professional topics, including discussions in their field of specialisation.
Syllabus
  • 1. Rodina. Kariéra. Poster, projekt.
  • 2. Studium. CV.
  • 3. Technika, komunikace, kompetence. E-mail.
  • 4. Dějiny. Resumé textu.
  • 5. Jazyk jako komunikační prostředek. Esej.
  • 6. Prezentace, projekt.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Hamann, Carola. Augustin, I. Otlichno, B1. Hueber. 2014
  • Barnet, Vladimír a kol. Ruština pro pokročilé. 4., upr. vyd. Praha : Leda, 2003. 384 s. ISBN 8073350130.
  • JANEK, Adam and Julija MAMONOVA. Učebnice současné ruštiny : vhodné i pro samouky. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2011, 410 s. ISBN 9788025128596. info
  • KOLESOVA, Dar‘ja Vladimirovna and Aleksandr Anatol‘jevi CHARITONOV. Zolotoje pero : kniga dlja prepodavatelja. [Sankt-Peterburg]: ZAO Zlatoust, 2008, 1 CD-ROM. info
Teaching methods
One two-lesson seminar every week. Regular practical training of oral and written knowledge. Additional practice.
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: attendance at seminars (min. 80%), active work at seminars, 100% completion of assignments, portfolio: 1) poster; 2) essay; 3) text and resume; 4) presentation + discussion questions; 5) project; 6) grammar assignments. Oral part of the credit - presentation on the given topic.
Language of instruction
Russian
Follow-Up Courses
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/phil/podzim2025/CJVR1BM/
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: pouze v jarním semestru.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět není určen začátečníkům. Nutno ovládat azbuku slovem i písmem, znalost základní gramatiky.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026.
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