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Russian II (A1.2)

Russisch II (A1.2)

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Abstract

Russian II leads to A1.2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course is the second part of a five-semester Russian course. In this course, participants continue to work on basic features of Russian grammar. Emphasis is also placed on the extension of basic vocabulary, reading competence, conversation, and intercultural competence.

Objective

Participants are able to use Russian adequately in selected areas. The focus is on speaking, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension skills at A1.2 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: Reading Russian script and writing about what someone is doing or not doing; talking about leisure activities; talking about whether or not one likes doing something and/or does something regularly; expressing an opinion on activities; giving the time of day and days of the week; talking about past actions; talking about past and present professions, activities, and jobs; talking about the nature of actions; making telephone calls; reading an interview in a newspaper; giving information about the process and duration of an action; and naming souvenirs.

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Anmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle wird ausschliesslich vom Sprachenzentrum UZH/ETH festgelegt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Russisch II (A1.2) (Sprachenzentrum)
**Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich** Die Lehrveranstaltung wird in 2 Parallelkursen angeboten.
No time listed 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 (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. Course fees: Registration dates: )