CJVR2BM Russian for Academic Purposes II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jekatěrina Mikešová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lenka Hanovská, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jekatěrina Mikešová, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Plíšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:40 L10, except Wed 17. 4.
Prerequisites
(( FAKULTA ( FF )&&( TYP_STUDIA ( BMN ))&&(! PROGRAM ( B - RS_ )||! PROGRAM ( N - RJU_ )||! PROGRAM ( N - RS_ )||! OBOR ( RJ )||! OBOR ( PRJ )||! OBOR ( RJFP )||! OBOR ( RJU )))||( FAKULTA ( CST )&&( OBOR ( MUSFF ))))
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 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
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;
Listening: can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar;
Reading: can read academic/professional texts without great difficulty;
Spoken interaction: can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible;
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;
Written production: can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their field of study and interest;
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.
Learning outcomes
Students are able to:
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 most media news and current affairs programmes.
reading - can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt a particular stance or viewpoint.
spoken interaction - can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining their views.
Written interaction – can write letters, a short academic text, summary, and resume passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.
Spoken production - can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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. Human of the 21st century.
  • 2. Art and culture.
  • 3. Education, role and significance of humanities.
  • 4. Russia, postsoviet territory, mentality of Slavs.
  • 5. Media and journalism.
  • 6. Leisure time, travelling.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Palitra stilej. (2009)
  • Čitajem teksty po specialnosti. Gumanitarnyje nauki. (2011)
  • 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
  • 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
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
The course ends with an oral examination (presentation on a specified topic + discussion). The exam requires the completion of the following compulsory tasks: 1) vocabulary work on the topics (assignment for classmates based on the vocabulary on one topic), 2) essay; 3) mind map on the topic + argumentation, 4) lecture on the studied field + resume, keywords, 5) presentation, 6) feedback on the assignment/presentation/essay of a colleague. Active participation in seminars, min 70% completion.
Language of instruction
Russian
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
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
Teacher's information
To complete the course you need:

- 70% participation,

- 100% completion of homework ((assigned in seminars),

- completion of the following mandatory assignments: 1) vocabulary work on ~topics (assignment for classmates based on vocabulary on ~one topic), 2) essay; 3) mind map on ~topic + argumentation, 4) lecture on the studied field + resume, keywords, 5) presentation, 6) feedback on the assignment/presentation/essay of a colleague.

Students in the combined form of study do not have compulsory attendance, they complete the assigned tasks and portfolio assignments on the basis of consultation.

The exam can only be taken during the exam period.

If a student commits an unauthorized act during an exam (i.e., using unauthorized aids, pull-ups, communication devices, taking pictures of tests with cell phones, arguing with other students during an exam), the teacher will stop the exam and assign a classification to IS F or FF, depending on the severity of the infraction.

Recognition information: the course will be recognised for students who have already taken the language exam at another university or faculty while studying a subject related to the one they are currently studying and who have reached level B2 ERR.

The student shall submit evidence of the examination or a certificate of completed and recognised courses/index and a completed application form. Applications are handled by the Russian language supervisor.

The conditions for recognition of the Russian language exam for the FF can be found on the CJV website at the FF.

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, Autumn 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, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (recent)
  • Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/phil/spring2024/CJVR2BM