Second Foreign Language (Russian)

In this course, students will continue to improve Russian language, professional development concerning technical preparation (subjects): mathematics, chemistry and physics. The recommended level of language proficiency is User (A2, B1). The course is directly related to the technical side of study.

The goal of mastering the discipline

- be able to conduct business communications orally and in writing in the official language of Russian Federation.
- be able to use technical vocabulary in practice.

The skills you get

  • 1) be able to communicate orally and in writing in Russian to solve problems of interpersonal and intercultural interaction.
  • 1) be able to communicate orally and in writing in Russian to solve problems of interpersonal and intercultural interaction.
  • 3) the ability to freely express one’s thoughts by using a variety of linguistic means.

Topics covered

  • Blended learning (face- to-face + electronic courses): https://el.istu.edu/course/view.php?id=5028 ; https://el.istu.edu/course/view.php?id=2532 ; https://el.istu.edu/course/view.php?id=1789 ; https://el.istu.edu/course/view.php?id=2076 )

When instructed

  • 1st year, 1st and 2nd semester
  • 2nd year, 1st and 2nd semester

List of references and sourses

1.    The way to Russia : Russian language text-book (level A1 A2 B1). – 5th ed. – Moscow : CIE MSU ; St. Petersburg : Zlatoust, 2009. – 344p.
2.    The way to Russia : Russian language text-book (level A2). – 6th ed. – Moscow : CIE MSU ; St. Petersburg : Zlatoust, 2012. – 256p.
3.    The way to Russia : Russian language text-book (level B1) : in 2 vol. – Vol.  1. – 4th ed. – St. Petersburg : Zlatoust, 2011. – 200p.
4.    The way to Russia : Russian language text-book (level B1) : in 2 vol. – Vol. II. – 5th ed. – St. Petersburg : Zlatoust, 2014. – 184p.