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CODE 55925
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/21
LANGUAGE Russian
TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
SEMESTER Annual
PREREQUISITES
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OVERVIEW

The Russian Language Course I (SSD: L-LIN / 21; code: 55925; CFU: 9) The course is divided into Treoretical module ( taught be consists Prof. Natalia Osis) and two practical modules (taught by Prof. Gulbagira Karaulova e Prof. Julia Maklakova).

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Starting from a theoretical reflection on linguistic phenomena, the course aims to deepen the knowledge of Russian grammar, lexicon and syntax and to consolidate the four language skills (Russian level C1): listening, speaking, reading and writing.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching aims above all to enrich the expressive baggage of students, as well as their knowledge of contemporary Russian culture and society. The course, in particular, will focus on:

• Verbal aspect, verbs of motion, and idiomatic expressions

• Russian civilization

• Russian news

The course aims to complete the linguistic (level В2 / C1 of the CEFR) and cultural preparation of future experts in Russian language and literature. At the end of the course the student will be able to:

• Identify, describe and use the morphosyntactic structures and vocabulary used in current affairs and professional texts.

• Understand, expose and discuss topics of current Russian and professional interest.

• Manage a simulated work situation

• Effectively use the main lexicographic tools and the main supporting databases.

PREREQUISITES

Russian language level B 2 is required.

TEACHING METHODS

The lessons of the theoretical module will take place in the second semester (3 hours per week), while the practical modules will take place both in the first and in the second semester (5 hours per week).

Attendance is free, but highly recommended.

The lessons will be supported by material provided via AulaWeb (course code 55925) and Teams.

The theoretical module, in addition to lectures, assumes group work as well as monitoring the work of attending students.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Morphosyntax of the verb. Verbal aspect. Verbs of motion. Main stylistic registers. Idiomatic expressions. Historical, political and cultural aspects of contemporary Russia.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

 

Pul’kina, E.Zachava-Nekrasova The Russian. Practice grammar with exercises

L.S. Muravjova, The verbs of motion in Russian

A.A. Karvanov, Vidy russkogo glagola. Ich značenije i upotreblenie

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

NATALIA OSIS (President)

ANTONIO CIVARDI

GULBAGIRA KARAULOVA

IOULIA MAKLAKOVA

LAURA SALMON (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The lessons of the Theoretical Module will take place in the second semester, and the lessons of the Practical Modules (Lettorato) will take place in the first and second semesters.

Classes start 3 October 2022.

Class schedule

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE I

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

 

Theoretical module: written.

Practical modules (Lettorato): written

ASSESSMENT METHODS

 

The exam at the end of the module and in subsequent sessions will focus on the specific topics covered during the course. During the exam of the theoretical module, the knowledge of the course contents will be verified. The exam will take into account not only the knowledge of the contents but also the familiarity of the examiner with the readings proposed during the lessons and with the materials made available on the platform The final grade of the Russian language course I LM is composed of 50% from the mark of the practical modules (Lettorato) exam and 50% from the oral one of the Theoretical Module.

To be admitted to the exam, students must present and discuss an essay orally, the topic of which must be agreed upon with one of the course teachers. Students who do not submit the paper within 15 days. before the date of the appeal, THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE EXAM.

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
31/05/2023 10:30 GENOVA lettorato (scritto)
31/05/2023 10:30 GENOVA Scritto
31/05/2023 10:30 GENOVA Modulo teorico (scritto)
31/05/2023 14:30 GENOVA lettorato (scritto)
31/05/2023 14:30 GENOVA Modulo teorico (scritto)
31/05/2023 14:30 GENOVA Scritto
23/06/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto
23/06/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto
12/09/2023 14:30 GENOVA Scritto
29/09/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto

FURTHER INFORMATION

Special Needs Students:

Students with SLD, disability, or other special educational needs certification are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods that, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account the learning methods of individuals and provide suitable compensatory instruments.