Prerequisite: None

Overall Goals:

1. Designed for students who have no knowledge of Russian, this course will present the basic structures of the Russian language with emphasis on communication while paying attention to grammar and building up vocabulary.
2. Through a variety of exercises for practice individually, with a partner, or in groups, students will be able to communicate in common situations of their everyday life. Students learn basic dialogues, useful expressions, basic survival phrases, and are exposed to basic Russian grammar and cultural information.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Carry on a simple conversation in Russian and communicate with basic written messages.

Methodology:

• Pronunciation activities
• Vocabulary activities
• Modelling and practising short conversations
• Pair and group activities
• Listening activities
• Reading activities
• Grammar activities and games

Required Material:

Students may choose to purchase either a digital book or a paper book, not both.
The purchase should only be made after the first class.

• Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
  Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.

  Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.

• Internet Connection: Minimum – 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
  Recommended – 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.

  Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.

• Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
  Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended.

Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.

Please see Microsoft’s detailed link for more information: Microsoft Detailed Link

• Book

E-Book

Title: Sputnik: An Introductory Russian Language Course, Part I
Author: Julia Rochtchina
Price: Approximate price of $26.00 CDN

Hardcover

Title: Sputnik: An Introductory Russian Language Course, Part I
Author: Julia Rochtchina
Price: Approximate price of $59.00 CDN

Both books are available at : Amazon.ca