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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0415 Russian I Spring
Fall
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor CANAN GUTUL
Instructor TUĞBA AKSU
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: • provide students with the language tools necessary to communicate both orally and in writing at an elementary level in Russian
• develop students’ confidence and ability to communicate in a new language and maintain their interest by providing varied, engaging and interactive activities
• get students to experience the Russian culture through songs, and selected episodes from films and cartoons
• increase students’ awareness of the global workplace through the introduction of a new culture

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
o students will be able to master phonetics (pronounce sound patterns)
o students should be able to write in the Russian script
o students will be able to use essential linguistic features of Russian such as gender and number of nouns and adjectives, the present tense and the prepositional case of nouns
o students will be able to talk or write about topics related to home, family, friends, city, food, shopping or routine, using appropriate vocabulary
o students will be able to use key phonological aspects

Course Content

Topics will take into account the requirements of the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL Elementary level) for beginners in Russian and also the recommendations and guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This is reflected in the course teaching material, Road to Russia I. Various types of authentic materials will be used along with the main textbook to achieve the course aims. Cultural material and activities will expose students to various aspects of Russian life as well as motivate them and facilitate their progress in learning the language.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Urok 1: 1. Introduction to the course 2. Phonetics:• vowels (а, о, у, э, и, ы); • consonants (л, м, н, п, б, ф, в, т, д); • voiced and voiceless consonants; • rhythmic of words; • syllabification, reduction rules, stress; • tone constructions I and III. 3. Grammar: • construction with demonstrative word это; • singular third person pronouns (он, она). Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
2) Urok 2: 1. Phonetics: • consonants (к, г, х, с, з, р); • devocalization of consonants; • reading rules of vowels [а] [о] in stressed and unstressed positions; • tone construction II; • comparison of tone constructions I, II and III. 2. Grammar: • parts of speech; • gender of nouns; • animate and inanimate nouns; • interrogative sentences with a question word Кто (Кто это?). Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
3) Urok 3: 1. Phonetics: • consonants (ш, ж, й); • letters я, е, ю, ё in the beginning of words and after vowels; • rhythmic of multisyllable words; • tone constructions I, III in compound sentences. 2. Grammar: • personal pronouns; • possessive pronoun (мой, моя, моё); • structure of simple sentence; • construction with genitive case (центр города); • compound sentences with conjunctions И, А.
4) Urok 3: 1. Revision of the previous week. 2. Phonetics: • revision of vowels and consonants. 3. Grammar: • personal pronouns; • answering question “Как вас зовут?” “ Меня/ тебя зовут..”. • revision of the previous grammar material. Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
5) Urok 3: Revision before quiz 1. Quiz 1 Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
6) Urok 4: 1. Phonetics: • hard and soft consonants; • reading rules of [е] [э] in unstressed position; • consonants ч, щ; • reading rules of combination чт, чн; • rhythmic of multisyllable words and phrases. 2. Speech samples: Это аптека? Нет, это не аптека. Это почта. Что это? Это банк. Когда жарко? Летом. Скажите пожалуйста, где метро? Метро там. Можно? Нельзя. Ничего! Правда? Скажи! Скажите! Позвони! Позвоните! Извини! Извините! 3. Grammar: negative construction (нет, это не ...); • gender of nouns (generalization); • using of imperative (forms of address and request) (Дай/те! Скажи/те! Покажи/те); • interrogative sentences with a question word “Что?”; Construction with question word “Где?”. Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
7) Urok 4: Revision of grammar: Gender of nouns; • possessive pronouns; • construction with genitive case (центр города, книга Антона). New grammar material: • plural number of nouns; • the first verb conjugation (present tense); • structure of compound sentences with conjunctions кто, что, как, чей. Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
8) Urok 5: 1. Phonetics: • combinations with hard and soft consonants; • tone construction IV; • consonant sound [Ц]; • rhythmic of multisyllable words and phrases. 2. Speech samples: Как вас зовут? Меня зовут ... . Вы знаете, кто он? Я знаю, кто он. Он инженер. Чьи это вещи? Мои. 3. Grammar: • plural number of nouns and possessive pronouns; • question words чей/ чья/ чьё/ чьи; • interrogative construction “Кто он?”; the first verb conjugation. Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
9) Urok 6: Revision of the lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
10) Urok 7: 1. Phonetics: • rules of reading [Я] in unstressed position; • reading of numerals; • tone construction II with question word какой. 2. Speech samples: Какой это журнал? Это интересный журнал. Какая это улица? Это улица Чехова. 3. Grammar: • adjectives, agreement of adjectives with nouns in gender and number.
11) Urok 7: 1. Speech samples: Сколько стоит этот зонт? 55 рублей. Мне нравятся эти цветы. Я думаю, что сегодня хорошая погода. Как ты думаешь, сегодня холодно? Вам нравятся ...? Москва как на ладони. Повтори/те! Давай пойдём! До завтра! 2. Grammar: • demonstrative pronouns (этот, эта, это, эти); • constructions "Мне (тебе, вам) нравится ...". "Сколько стоит ...?"; compound sentenceses with conjunctions “что” and “потому что”. Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
12) Urok 8: 1. Phonetics: • reading numerals from 1 to 100; • hard and soft consonants [н’] [н], [л’] [л], [р’] [р]. 2. Speech samples: Что вы делаете? Работаю. (Ничего не делаю.) Кто работает? Мои друзья. (Никто не работает.) 3. Grammar: • tenses; • first conjugation verbs in present tense. Quiz 2. Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
13) Revision Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
14) 1. Phonetics: Tone construction V (Какое синее небо!). 2. Speech samples: Вы читаете порусски? Да, читаю. Я неплохо читаю порусски. 3. Grammar: • questions to the subject; • usage of adverbs. Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
15) Final Exam
16) Final Sınavı

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых
References: Дорога в Россию 1, В.Е.Антонова, М.М.Нахабина, М.В.Сафронова, А.А.Толстых

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Application 1 % 15
Quizzes 3 % 15
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 1 3 3
Study Hours Out of Class 7 1 7
Quizzes 3 6 18
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6) Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.