**Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich**
Parallelkurs I
2 hrs
University lecturers
Catalogue data
Abstract
Russian I is the first part of a five-semester Russian course. The course leads to A1.1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The goal of the course is to introduce participants to the Cyrillic alphabet and to Russian phonetics; participants build up a basic vocabulary, learn the basics of Russian grammar, and are introduced to Russian culture.
Learning objective
Participants are able to use Russian adequately in selected areas. The focus is on speaking, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension skills at A1.1 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: Reading and writing Russian script; saying hello and goodbye; introducing yourself; asking for someone’s name; addressing someone; apologizing; indicating your country and place of origin and residence; stating your profession; talking about family; talking about your wellbeing; asking about prices; and ordering items in a café.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits
2 credits
Examiners
Type
graded semester performance
Language of examination
Russian
Repetition
Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination
Anmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle wird ausschliesslich vom Sprachenzentrum UZH/ETH festgelegt.
Performance assessment as a semester course