LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completing the course, you will be able operate in a culturally astute manner in typical international situations. You will dare to speak impromptu on common topics of discussion, be a perceptive reader and listener able to utilise the information you obtain, and be able to explain things in your own words.
The course is conducted as hybrid teaching, allowing students to choose to participate in either classroom or remote sessions.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 10.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Valeria Seraya-Rautaneva
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B1-1
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: . Languages of study attainment: Finnish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Communications pertaining to international knowledge of the countries and customs.
Structures and grammar specific to written communications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course requires regular attendance, active participation in class and completion of homework assignments. A combined written and oral examination. The weights given to the different assignments in the final grade are specified at the start of the course.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
1. Contact hours: 36 h
2. Self-study (learning assignments and preparation for lectures and tests): 42 h
3. Examinations (oral and written): 4 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
additional course handouts
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: Russian
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 Spring IVRegistration:
Registration for Courses will take place on Sisu. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lesson.