851-0855-00L Russian V A2.2+
Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
Lecturers | University lecturers |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | Russian |
Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/angebot/Kursgebuehren.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/angebot.html |
Abstract | Russian V leads to A2.2+ level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course is the final part of a five-semester Russian course. In this course, participants extend their ability to express themselves, in particular regarding daily life (holidays) and personality (biography, education, and professional career); it also extends participants’ grammar skills. |
Learning objective | Participants are able to use Russian adequately in selected areas. The focus is on speaking, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension skills at A2.2+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and on developing cultural competence. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. The course deals with the following content: Talking about the weather; naming the seasons and months; understanding activities offered to tourists; expressing agreement, disagreement, and indifference; making appointments; talking about holiday plans and arrangements; expressing prohibitions; making comparisons; talking about learning; indicating date and year; saying what you are interested in and what you are doing; giving biographical details; saying what you would like to do; making and obtaining recommendations; passing on information. |