2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Second foreign language courses
Russian: Basic Course 1 R04
- Academic unit or major
- Second foreign language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Takashi Matsumoto
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Wed
- Class
- R04
- Course Code
- LAL.R201
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The course is designed for students who have no knowledge of Russian. It introduces basic Russian language and Russian culture.
The course focuses on learning vocabulary and basic grammar. Students will also acquire basic skills for oral communication and writing.
Course description and aims
In the end of this course students will be able to :
1) read and pronounce Russian Alphabet 2) understand some grammar topics 3) communicate in basic phrases.
Keywords
Russian, communication, language,
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
At the beginning of the class, the instructor explain words, phrases and grammar. Using the text book, students practice grammar, conversation and writing in Russian.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | The course schedule will be determined through discussions held among students and the instructor. | Learning Russian alphabet and basic grammar. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Takashi Kuwano. Syokyuu Rosiago 20ka. Hakusuisha, 2016(2012).
Students are required to obtain the textbook before and bring it on the first class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are provided during class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students will be assessed on the exam (50%) and their understanding and participation in classes(50%).
Related courses
- LAL.R202 ： Russian: Basic Course 2
- LAL.R203 ： Russian: Basic Course 3
- LAL.R204 ： Russian: Basic Course 4
Prerequisites
Non required.