Russian for Intermediate Students M1

Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language
04RM1	Z	1	0+2	Czech

Lecturer:

Tutor:

Miloslava Čechová (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Languages

Synopsis:

The course is suited to students with previous knowledge of Russian from secondary schools. Students should master the alphabet (both printed an handwritten), they know basic vocabulary for communication in everyday situations (introductions, socializing, greetings, shopping for food and objects of everyday need, finding the way and giving directions), they can use basic grammar structures (verbal and nominal forms, irregular verbs, pronouns). Initial knowledge corresponds to the achievement level of the course RZ2. The contents an scope of the course corresponds approximately to the course RZ3, but at half of the time alloted in the timetable.

Requirements:

competence at level A2 of the CEFR

a pass in course RZ2

Syllabus of lectures:

As there is a minimum number of students in intermediate and advanced courses of Russian, they have an individual plan of study combining individual work (RP courses) with attending higher level courses for beginners (especially RM courses). The cases of very advanced students are dealt with individually.

Syllabus of tutorials:

The course is run as a series of seminars following the topics and scope of the syllabus mentioned above.

Study Objective:

Knowledge:

Knowledge of morphology, syntax, and lexis at the level appropriate to the course, particularly singular and plural nouns, adjective declension, numerals, expressing dates, modal verbs, conjunctions; lexis related to shopping, travelling, socialising, appearance, clothing, human character.

Skills:

To use the acquired knowledge in everyday communication and in more professional contexts, namely to distinguish intonation patterns in speech, use correct grammar structures, express views; inform about Prague, Moscow, Petersburg, the faculty and studies; describe the appearance and qualities of a person.

To qualify for admission to the higher level course RM2

Study materials:

see RZ3 materials

Key references:

[1] S. Jelínek, L.F. Alexejeva, R. Hříbková

H. Žofková: Raduga po-novomu 2,3

Fraus, Plzeň 2008/09 (textbook)

[2] S. Jelínek, L.F. Alexejeva, R. Hříbková

H. Žofková: Raduga po-novomu 2,3

Fraus, Plzeň 2008/09 (workbook)

Recommended references:

[3] teaching materials prepared at the Department of Languages

disposal at the Department of Languages

possibly also http://people.fjfi.cvut.cz/cechomil