RSb015 Speaking and Writing in Russian I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Anna Agapova, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Kudrjavceva Malenová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Anna Agapova, Ph.D.
Department of Slavonic Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Anna Agapova, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Slavonic Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
RSb015/01: Tue 8:00–9:40 A31, except Tue 14. 11., except Tue 5. 12. ; and Tue 5. 12. 8:00–9:40 B2.44, A. Agapova
RSb015/02: Fri 8:00–9:40 L10, E. Kudrjavceva Malenová
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the course RSb004 Language Practice IV (for students of the Russian Studies bachelor program). Russian language proficiency at least at B1 level (for other students).
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’ Russian language competence based on the practice of listening, video watching and reading with understanding. The emphasis is put on the active use of Russian language both in written and oral forms. The course develops the students' ability to express their thoughts on the topics discussed topics using new vocabulary, as well as the principles of study essay writing.
Learning outcomes
After finishing the course, the students will be able:
to work with journalistic texts in Russian;
to debate about one of discussed topics, to argue their opinions in Russian;
to write study essays of different types;
to independently work with the texts on mentioned topics based on the acquired knowledge.
Syllabus
  • Orientation in the city and public transport.
  • Travelling. Holiday.
  • Life in the city and in the village.
  • Housing problems of the younger generation.
  • Family in the contemporary vision of a young person.
  • Personal features and character.
  • Weather. Ecology and the environment.
  • Climatic conditions and their impact on human life.
  • Culture in human life.
  • Museum. Theatre. Film.
  • Shops and shopping.
  • Fashion in human life.
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
  • KOLESOVA, Dar‘ja Vladimirovna and Aleksandr Anatol‘jevi CHARITONOV. Pišem esse : učebnoje posobije dlja izučajuščich russkij jazyk. 5-e izdanije. Sankt-Peterburg: Zlatoust, 2013, 99 stran. ISBN 9785865476023. info
  • 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 and individual projects. Home work.
Assessment methods
Essays, presentations on chosen topics.
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 and active seminar participation (two absences are allowed) and regular fulfillment of assigned tasks (searching and studying material on a certain topic, preparation of presentations, writing and submission of essays) in time are required.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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