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

1)    be able to communicate orally and in writing in Russian to solve problems of interpersonal and intercultural interaction.  
2)    knowledge of the linguistic system, which includes knowledge of basic phonetic, lexical, grammar phenomenon and functioning of Russian language.
3)    the ability to freely express one’s thoughts by using a variety of linguistic means.

The skills you get

  • - be able to conduct business communications orally and in writing in the official language of Russian Federation.
  • - be able to conduct business communications orally and in writing in the official language of Russian Federation.

Topics covered

  • Blended learning + face- to-face

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.