Russian B1 (Language for Specific Purposes-Business)

22B1618

Bachelor

Russian

5.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

The Russian B1 module leads to the further development of skills at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course enables students to use the language more independently in everyday, professional and academic situations, taking into account cultural particularities.

In order for students to be more confident in academic and professional situations, they must achieve an appropriate level of foreign language proficiency.

The main aim of this module is therefore to prepare students for higher education and/or employment in the world of business and management, where English/Spanish is the language of choice.

management where English/Spanish, etc. is spoken or used as a business language.

The module focuses on improving students' ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts by practicing and refining the key skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening.

The main focus of this module is on business language training, which serves to ensure confidence in dealing with subject-specific contexts. 

- Reading, analysis and discussion of selected articles from textbooks and the foreign-language specialist press

- business terminology 

- Written text production (e.g. business correspondence)

- Discussions and short presentations

- Repetition of grammatical and idiomatic structures in a specialist context

- Reading and listening comprehension strategies

- Language use and learning techniques 

- Repetition of grammatical and idiomatic structures in a technical context

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

The hours used in the Lecturer-based learning field are teaching hours.

• Portfolio exam or
• Portfolio exam

The portfolio examination (PFP-1)is worth 100 points and consists of a one-hour written examination (K1) and an oral examination (M). K1 and M are eych weighted with 50 points.

The portfolio examination (PFP-2)is worth 100 points and consists of a written assignment (HA) and an oral presentation (PR). HA and PR are each weighted with 50 points.

Written examination as part of the portfolio examination: See the respective valid study regulations

Oral examination as part of the portfolio examination: see general section of the examination regulations

Written assignment as part of the portfolio examination: approx. 10 pages

Presentation as part of the portfolio examination: approx. 5-10 minutes

The requirements are specified in the relevant class.

Russian A2 (advanced course) or passed placement test for level B1 or higher

Learners can understand authentic texts on economic and social topics in Russia, reproduce them in a linguistically correct form and describe problem areas. They can research and present topics independently

Knowledge of specialist vocabulary is expanded. In addition, increasingly complex grammatical, syntactic and idiomatic structures enable increasingly confident use in specialist contexts.

Students are able to report on current topics, economic players and trends in the relevant language area and explain connections.

In addition, they develop a broader understanding of the cultural characteristics of the target language countries in both a general and specialist context.

Students can distinguish and use technical terms in the foreign language [MA1]. 

They are able to understand economic contexts relatively independently and write specialist articles/business letters. 

Students can create an (English) CV for job applications and are able to successfully take part in an interview. 

They will be able to conduct and participate in discussions and conversations by explaining, justifying, defending and responding to their own opinions, points of view and plans. 

They will be able to prepare and give subject-specific presentations.

Students are able to independently research, analyze and present specific topics of relevance to society as a whole

Students are able to communicate relatively confidently in the foreign language in subject-specific and university-specific contexts.

They can respond to questions (on specialist topics), lead a discussion and take part in a team discussion.

By learning the cultural characteristics of the respective language area and using extended vocabulary, students will be able to communicate relatively appropriately. 

They develop a sensitivity for the connections between language and culture, which enables better intercultural communication.

Students are familiar with technical (business) terminology and case studies in a business context.
They have a better assessment [MA1] of their own language skills and know how to further develop their language skills if necessary. 
Students develop a better [MA2] understanding of specialist literature and are better [MA3] prepared for later participation in (English-language) international conferences. 
The skills acquired prepare students to take on management positions later on. 

The Russian B1 module prepares students for the Russian B2.1 module

• Business Law, LL.B.

• International Business and Management, B.A.

• Public Management, B.A.

• Business Management in the Health Sector, B.A.

• International Management, B.A.

• Business Administration and Management, B.A.

• Roussanova, Ekaterina

• Roussanova, Ekaterina