Russian 7
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Learning outcomes
You will be able to read and listen perceptively and be able to independently combine information from different sources. You will be able to produce an oral presentation on given subject, for example, helping to get the point across clearly with the help of written materials. You will also be able to respond to listeners questions.
The course is conducted as hybrid teaching, allowing students to choose to participate in either classroom or remote sessions.
Teaching language is Russian.
Content
International communication situations and knowledge of countries and customs.
Structures and grammar specific to written communications.
Improving your confidence as a presenter.
Teacher
Valeria Seraya-Rautaneva
Study material
Additional course handouts and online material.
Workload
1. Contact hours: 36 h
2. Self-study (learning assignments and preparation for lectures and tests): 42 h
3. Examinations (oral and written): 3 h
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: LC-8566 Russian 6 or the equivalent knowledge
Evaluation
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.
Teaching time and location
The teaching time and the location of the course can be found at Sisu information system
- The link leads to Completion methods tab of the course page
- From the top of the page (Version drop-down menu), check that academic year 2025-2026 is selected
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From the blue bar, click Lecture and open the Groups and teaching times tab to see the teaching time and the location of the course. Exam times can be seen by clicking Exam.
The teacher has four (4) weeks to grade the exam submissions starting from the exam date.
Further information
Equivalences to other courses: Intermediate Russian 2 (LC-8063), Business Russian 5 (LC-8245)
CEFR level: B1.2
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Registration for this course starts on 4.8.2025 at 9.00
Registration for this course ends on 28.8.2025 at 23.59
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The number of participants is limited to 4. Please note: The course is organized if a minimum of 10 students register for it.
This course is organized by the Aalto University Language Centre
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