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Russian II (A1.2)

Russisch II (A1.2)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Daniel Henseler
Your course regristration is only valid with a simultaneous online registration at the "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich" ( ). Course fee: CHF 80.00
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:38

Abstract

This cours focuses on the basics of Russian grammar (Level A 1.2), as well as on developing the basic vocabulary, on reading competence, oral conversation, and intercultural competence.Registration for the course at sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch is obligatory!

Objective

The courses Russian I and II aim at aquiring the most important aspects of the basic grammar und developing a representative basic vocabulary. The main focus is on developing the following skills: speaking, listening comprehension and reading, on a A1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, as well as a cultural competence.

Content

to talk about languages and language learning; to tell what one is (not) doing; to talk about leisure; to tell if one likes (does not like) something; to utter one's opinion about activities; to name time and days of the week; to name activities in the past; to talk about former and current professions, activities and jobs; to name the modality of an activity; to make phone calls; to read an interview in a newspaper; to name the order and duration of an action. Working forms: Single, pair, and group work, and plenum. The course is supported by e-learning.

Resources

Lecture Notes

We continue working with the textbook "Otlitschno! aktuell A1" (ISBN: 978-3-19-204477-9; only this edition!)

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Russisch II (A1.2)
**Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich** Mehr Infos unter: Die Lehrveranstaltung wird in 2 Parallelkursen angeboten. Bitte melden Sie sich direkt über die Homepage des Sprachenzentrums für einen der Parallelkurse an. 1. Kurs: Dienstag, 15.00 - 17.00 Uhr. 2. Kurs: Mittwoch, 17.00 - 19.00 Uhr.
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (LFW C 4)
  • Wed 17:15-19:00 (LFW C 4)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
    • Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (Please be advised that your online-registration at the language centre of UZH and ETH Zurich has to be simultaneous ( ) as otherwise your registration for the course will not be valid. There is a course fee of CHF 80.-. Except for: Greek Basic Courses, Heureka and Reading Course Latein. A maximum of three credits from language courses may be recognised. In addition, only advanced courses (level B2 upwards) in the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish are recognised. German language courses are recognised from level C2 upwards.)