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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3FLE182RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE3+0+03515.05.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course 1. Deepening students' understanding of the basic principles of Russian grammar;
2. Developing students' vocabulary in Russian;
3. Expanding students' basic communicative skills in Russian;
4. Deepening students' understanding of Russian culture and improving their understanding in the context of the modern global challenges.
Course Content This elective course offers an integrated introduction to the Russian language and its cultural context. The course aims to strengthen grammatical knowledge, broaden vocabulary, and enhance fundamental communicative skills needed for everyday situations. Through structured grammar practice, thematic vocabulary work, and guided communication activities, students will develop the ability to read, understand, and engage with Russian with greater confidence and fluency. In parallel with language development, the course provides a multidimensional exploration of Russian culture - its traditions, social norms, contemporary lifestyle, and the dynamics shaping modern Russia.
Course Methods and Techniques Learners will be provided with as much opportunities of hands-on practice as possible with the aim of striking a balance between learner-centeredness and sufficient guidance. Various forms of interaction (i.e. pair work and group work) will also be encouraged to cater for learners with different learning styles. Additionally, individuals will be expected to produce both in-class writings and homework assignments in addition to the reading tasks, which will encourage them to reflect and think critically. Technology will also be incorporated into the classroom procedures in order to create a better learning environment.
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( FLE181 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Sergey Borisenok sergey.borisenok@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Le flaming S., Kay S. E. 2010. Colloquial Russian. The Complete Course for Beginners. London, New York: Routledge.
Terence Wade, T. 2011. A Comprehensive Russian Grammar, 3rd Ed., A John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. ISBN 978-1-4051-3639-6.
Course Notes Canvas


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 5 % 30
Ödev 10 % 25
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 30
Final examination 2 % 15
Total
18
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav 1 2 2
F2F Dersi 14 3 42
Ev Ödevi 10 5 50
Kişisel Çalışma 10 5 50
Seminer 1 4 4
Final Sınavı 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Comprehend fluently Russian in the Cyrillic alphabet;
2 . Analyze basic Russian sentences grammatically;
3 Follow the basic talks and dialogs in Russian;
4 Analyze the features of the traditional and modern Russian culture;
5 Analyze Russia and its culture in the context of the global processes and the global challenges.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Grammar: Past tense of the verbs (repetition and activation). Verbs of motion. Language practice: Self-introduction, telling about yourself. Culture: Russian names, titles, and their sociocultural aspect (repetition and activation).
2 Grammar: Present and future tenses of the verbs (repetition and activation). Imperfect and perfect forms (aspects). Verbal prepositions. Language practice: At the hotel. Culture: Russian professional and business etiquette (1).
3 Grammar: 1st and 2nd declensions of nouns in singular and plural (repetition and activation). Language practice: A typical day. Culture: Russian professional and business etiquette (2).
4 Grammar: 3rd declensions of nouns in singular and plural. Some common irregular nouns. Language practice: Family. Culture: Families in Russia: tradition and modern trends.
5 Grammar: Adjectives and their declensions (activation). Language practice: Visiting friends. Culture: Socialization in Russia: tradition and modern trends.
6 Grammar: Numerals and their declension. Language practice: Sport. Culture: Sport in Russia.
7 Grammar: Modal verbs: personal forms. Language practice: Leisure time. Culture: Russian entertainments.
8 Culture and Language practice for Active Learning Week: Business conference in Russian.
9 Grammar: Modal verbs: impersonal forms. Language practice: Holidays. Culture: Russian holidays.
10 Grammar: Participles. Language practice: Renting an apartment. Culture: Russian economy.
11 Grammar: Adverbs. Introduction to adverbial gerund (????????????). Language practice: Shopping. Culture: Russian trade.
12 Grammar: Complex sentences. Conjunctions. Language practice: Traveling. Culture: Russian geographical variety.
13 Grammar: Particles. Interjections. Language practice: Health. Culture: Medicine in Russia.
14 Culture and Language practice: Reading from Russian literature. Watching a Russian movie (with English / Turkish subtitles). Discussion. Summary.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 1 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 3 3
C1 1 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 3 3
C2 1 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 3 3
C3 1 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 3 3
C4 1 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 3 3
C5 1 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 3 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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