The program corresponds to the linguistic level "Pervyj Sertifikacionnyj uroven’" (TRKI-1) (B1 according to the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"). The course aims to achieve the B1 linguistic level, considering the four language competency skills outlined by CEFR (written comprehension, oral comprehension, written production, oral production), with a particular focus on sector-specific business vocabulary.

Grammar

1.Participles

1.1. Active present and past participles

1.2. Passive present and past participles

1.3. Short form of passive participles

2.Adjectives

2.1. Degrees of adjectives and pronouns

2.2. Short form of adjectives

3.Verbs

3.1. Passive construction with imperfective and perfective verbs

3.2. The use of reflexive and pronominal verbs: pages 20-29

4.Motion Verbs

4.1. Simple intransitive and transitive motion verbs

4.2. Aspect of prefixed motion verbs

4.3. Prefixed unidirectional motion verbs

4.4. Prefixed multidirectional motion verbs

4.5. Figurative use of motion verbs: pages 173-175

5.Numerals

5.1. Declension of cardinal numerals

5.2. Ordinal numerals

5.3. Collective numerals

6.Gerund

6.1. Present and past gerunds

7.Syntax

7.1. Simple and complex sentences with temporal subordinate clauses

7.2. Simple and complex sentences with conditional subordinate clauses

7.3. Simple and complex sentences with causal subordinate clauses

7.4. Simple and complex sentences with consecutive subordinate clauses

7.5. Simple and complex sentences with final subordinate clauses

7.6. Simple and complex sentences with concessive subordinate clauses

7.7. Simple and complex sentences with locative subordinate clauses

7.8. Simple and complex sentences with modal subordinate clauses

7.9. Simple and complex sentences with attributive subordinate clauses

Written Exam:

1.     Composition: Write a text of at least 200 words on the given topic.

2.     Vocabulary and Grammar Test: Answer 50 multiple-choice questions testing vocabulary and grammar.

Oral Exam:

1.     Listening Test: Listen to a text (in the language lab) on topics related to the business sphere, then provide written answers to 10 multiple-choice questions assessing comprehension of the listened text.

2.     Language Proficiency Assessment: The student must:

3.     Read a text aloud, understand it, and respond to questions about the text orally.

4.     Present a topic covered in class orally.

5.     Engage in a conversation with the examiner, who will ask questions to assess mastery of the grammatical and lexical content listed in the course program.

Composition Model:

The written production test will be divided into 2 parts: Part A and Part B. The total number of words for Part A and Part B must be at least 200 words.

Part A: Composition (at least 150 words) on a topic selected from those studied during the course. The composition should include both a descriptive and an argumentative part. The student presents a theme or issue, first describing it and then expressing their opinion in an argumentative manner, using the educational materials indicated in the exam bibliography (V. Adopted Texts) and discussed in class.

Part B: Short commercial letter (at least 50 words) selected from the types presented during the course.

The use of a dictionary is allowed for written production. The composition will be evaluated based on the criterion of acquired language competence, i.e., mastery of the language and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge related to grammatical and lexical content from the course (Level B1). The following evaluation parameters will also be applied:

-  Grammatical and syntactic correctness

-  Lexical correctness

-  Content

-  Spelling and handwriting

The teaching material prepared by the language assistant in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the language assistant specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Innovative teaching methods

Modalità didattiche:

Nozioni teoriche ed esercitazioni linguistiche

Il corso prevede:

–  lezioni frontali

–  lavori di gruppo e redazione di elaborati scritti

–  presentazioni orali

In aula verranno svolte le seguenti attivittà mirate al raggiungimento del livello linguistico B1 considerando le 4 abilità della competenza linguistica previste dal QCER (comprensione scritta, comprensione orale, produzione scritta, produzione orale):

–  ascolto

–  conversazioni guidate

–  lavoro sul lessico di base

–  lavoro mirato all’acquisizione del linguaggio settoriale

–  esercizi di grammatica

–  riflessione linguistica sul testo scritto

–  lavoro sulle composizioni

–  visione dei video

Didattica innovativa

La modalità didattica in presenza verrà arricchita con esercitazioni e approfondimenti, individuali e di gruppo, che gli studenti svolgeranno utilizzando la piattaforma Moodle di Ateneo. Alcuni argomenti del corso verranno trattati, seguendo le seguenti pratiche didattiche innovative:

–  Case-study (casi di studio)

–  Problem-based learning (apprendimento per risoluzione di problemi)

–  Flipped classroom (classe capovolta)

–  Learning by doing (Simulazione di scenari, ecc.)

–  Project-Based Learning (l'apprendimento basato su progetto)

Teaching Methods:

Theoretical concepts and language exercises

The course includes:

-  Classroom lectures

-  Group work and the preparation of written assignments

-  Oral presentations

In the classroom, the following activities will be carried out to achieve the B1 linguistic level, considering the four language competency skills outlined by CEFR (written comprehension, oral comprehension, written production, oral production):

-  Listening exercises

-  Guided conversations

-  Work on basic vocabulary

-  Targeted acquisition of sector-specific language

-  Grammar exercises

-  Linguistic analysis of written texts

-  Composition work

-  Watching videos

Innovative Teaching

In-person teaching will be enriched with individual and group exercises and in-depth exploration using the University's Moodle platform. Some course topics will be approached through the following innovative teaching practices:

-  Case-study analysis

-  Problem-based learning

-  Flipped classroom methodology

-  Learning by doing (scenario simulations, etc.)

-  Project-Based Learning

Course books

Textbooks:

1.     T. Blum, E. Gorelova, "The road to success 2 Course Book," Facultas, Vienna, 2017.

2.     T. Blum, E. Gorelova, "The road to success 2 Workbook," Facultas, Vienna, 2017.

3.     N. Nikitina, "Eserciziario di russo con soluzioni. Livelli B1-B2," Hoepli, Milano, 2016.

4.     S. Chavronina, A. Širočenskaja, "Il Russo. Esercizi," Il Punto Editoriale, Roma, 2007.

5.     S. Chavronina, A. Širočenskaja, "Russkij jazyk v upražnenijach," Russkij jazyk. Kursy, Moskva, 2007.

6.     Course handout published on Blended Learning.

7.     Educational material published on Blended Learning.

Reference Texts:

1.     C. Cevese, J. Dobrovolskaja, "Grammatica russa," Hoepli, Milano, 2018.

2.     C. Cevese, J. Dobrovolskaja, "Sintassi russa," Hoepli, Milano, 2014.

Dictionary:

1.     V. Kovalev, "Dizionario russo-italiano e italiano-russo," Zanichelli, Bologna, 2020.

Any changes or additions to the presented program will be communicated to students during the course.