CJVR2BM Russian for Academic Purposes II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jekatěrina Mikešová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lenka Hanovská, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Lucie Jurková (assistant)
Mgr. Anna Maryšková (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. Lucie Jurková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 L21, except Mon 20. 4. to Fri 24. 4.
Prerequisites
( CJVVsT Entrance test )&&((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). The course is not intended for native speakers.
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: 13/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
Abstract
The course is intended for students of non-professional specializations and is aimed at deepening linguistic and academic knowledge with regard to the student's field of study. The aim of the course is to reach level B2 of the CEFR.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: watch with comprehension broadcast media, documentary programmes, live interviews, films in written language, understand longer speeches and lectures and other forms of academic and professional presentations, understand monologic and dialogic speeches of a general nature on current topics, common communication spheres and basic topics of study, has the ability to select essential information needed to understand a text and then solve problems, reliably understands instructions and messages related to concrete and abstract topics spoken at normal speed in written language, can use language fluently, accurately and effectively, and can communicate spontaneously and grammatically correctly and produce coherent speech, can give a clear and systematically developed description and presentation, highlighting the main ideas and giving the necessary details, can explain his/her perspective on the topic at hand and state the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, can produce a large detailed text (300-400 words) on a variety of topics in professional life, using typical sentence phrases and topic-specific phrases, master the basic formats of formal written expression such as: CV,  report, essay, resume of a professional lecture/article, e-mail.
Key topics
  • 1. Human of the 21st century.
  • 2. Art and culture.
  • 3. Education, role and significance of humanities.
  • 4. The Slavs.
  • 5. Media and journalism.

Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • Palitra stilej. (2009)
  • Čitajem teksty po specialnosti. Gumanitarnyje nauki. (2011)
  • JANEK, Adam and Julija MAMONOVA. Učebnice současné ruštiny : vhodné i pro samouky. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2011, 410 s. ISBN 9788025128589. 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
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Seminar-based teaching. Presentations, discussions, work with authentic materials and specialist texts, group and project work, role-playing games, feedback, short written assignments.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Examination requirements: 1) active participation in classes, attendance - 80%; 2) completion of ongoing assignments, including homework - 100%; 3) compulsory portfolio assignments focusing on reception, oral and written production, mediation, and interaction, including a project.

The exam (presentation on a given topic + written assignment) is only possible after all exam requirements have been met.

Language of instruction
Russian
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/phil/jaro2026/CJVR2BM/index.qwarp
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
Students of the combined form of study do not have compulsory attendance, they perform homework and continuous tasks on the basis of consultation.
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, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Autumn 2025, Autumn 2026, Spring 2027.
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