Unit RUSSIAN I
- Course
- Lingue e culture straniere
- Study-unit Code
- GP004912
- Curriculum
- In all curricula
- Teacher
- Andrea Lena Corritore
- Teachers
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- Andrea Lena Corritore
- Larisa Yurievna Gavrilova
- Hours
- 18 ore - Andrea Lena Corritore
- 36 ore - Larisa Yurievna Gavrilova
- CFU
- 9
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2025
- Offered
- 2025/26
- Learning activities
- Caratterizzante
- Area
- Lingue e traduzioni
- Academic discipline
- L-LIN/21
- Type of study-unit
- Opzionale (Optional)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa monodisciplinare
- Language of instruction
- Russian. Italian
- Contents
- The course is intended for beginner students of Russian, with no or only minimal prior knowledge of the language, and aims to develop basic oral and written language skills, along with fundamental knowledge of Russian morphology, syntax, and vocabulary, corresponding to level A1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR A1+).
- Reference texts
- D. Magnati et. al., Davajte. Comunicare in russo, vol. 1, Milano, Hoepli, 2017; Grammatica russa, a cura di E. Tancon, Zanichelli, 2008; N. Nikitina. E. Freda Piredda, Grammatica d’uso della lingua russa: teoria ed esercizi. Livello A1 del Quadro comune europeo di riferimento per le lingue, Milano, Hoepli, 2017. Photocopies and other teaching materials will be provided during the lessons. Specific information about the course and teaching materials will be available on the Unistudium platform: https://www.unistudium.unipg.it/unistudium/login/index.php on the page dedicated to the course Russian Language III (Lingua russa I). Working students and non-attending students must agree in advance with the course teacher on the syllabus and any additional teaching materials required for exam preparation. Students with disabilities and/or specific learning disorders (SLDs) who, having been duly accredited through the SOL platform, have obtained access to the University’s support services, may request the compensatory tools provided for by current regulations (e.g., textbooks in digital format; teaching materials in accessible formats such as presentations, handouts, or workbooks, which may be provided in advance of the lessons if necessary). For further details, please visit: https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. To submit a request, students are invited to contact the teacher, who will put them in touch with the Department's Disability and/or SLD Contact Person (Prof. Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it).
- Educational objectives
- This course is the first Russian language exam within the Degree Programme in Foreign Languages and Cultures and aims to develop basic communicative competence in Russian, corresponding to level A1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR A1+). The main knowledge that students will acquire includes: • an understanding of the fundamental morphosyntactic structures of the Russian language, corresponding to level A1+; • an introduction to basic elements of interlingual translation, with particular attention to simple sentences and vocabulary. The main skills will include: • understanding and producing simple sentences and short texts in Russian, corresponding to level A1+; • performing basic translations from Italian into Russian and vice versa; • correctly understanding and using the basic grammatical rules of Russian; • developing an initial awareness of the challenges and basic strategies involved in translation between Italian and Russian.
- Prerequisites
- No specific prerequisites are required to attend the Russian Language I course, as it is designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of the language. The topics covered in the module will be introductory and aim to develop basic language skills corresponding to level A1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR A1+). Students will acquire elementary oral and written language and communication skills, and will learn the simplest morphosyntactic structures of Russian. They will be able to understand and use everyday expressions and common phrases related to areas such as family, personal life, basic culture, elementary geography, and everyday situations. They will also be able to participate in simple conversations on personal and everyday topics, and to produce short oral and written texts about their own lives and surroundings. Although this course is intended for beginners in Russian, it should be noted that a solid command of grammar in one’s native language is a fundamental prerequisite for studying any foreign language. These objectives apply to both attending and non-attending students.
- Teaching methods
- The course is structured as follows: • Language practice sessions conducted in Russian by a native speaker at the University Language Centre (CLA); • Classroom lectures delivered by the course teachers, covering all course topics. Students with disabilities and/or specific learning disorders (SLDs) may request, in consultation with the instructor, teaching materials in accessible formats (such as presentations, handouts, and workbooks), which may be provided in advance of the lectures if necessary. They may also request the use of additional technological tools to support their studies. For general information, please consult the University services at: https://lettere.unipg.it/home/disabilita-e-dsa, and contact the Departmental Contact Person (Prof. Alessandra Di Pilla). The University of Perugia has granted access to distance learning for 11 categories of students. Students who may be eligible or interested are encouraged to check the relevant guidelines on the official website: Procedura DAD – Università degli Studi di Perugia (unipg.it).
- Other information
- Attendance: at least 75% of lessons. Photocopies and other teaching materials will be provided during classes, also in English. To be admitted to the examination, students who do not attend classes must arrange in advance an alternative program with the course teacher. In the exam, students will be required to demonstrate that they have read approximately 30 pages in Russian, selected from the materials provided by the teachers. Working and non-attending students are requested to contact the course professor well in advance, preferably at the beginning of the academic year. Consulting hours will be communicated on the teacher's personal page. Students with disabilities and/or SLDs: for any information on the University's services, please visit https://lettere.unipg.it/home/disabilita-e-dsa and contact the Departmental Contact Person (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it).
- Learning verification modality
- To take the exam, students must have already passed the Russian Language I test with the native speaker instructor at the CLA. The exam consists of a written and an oral component. Assessment of Knowledge 1. Written Exam Includes the following tasks: • Reading comprehension exercises (short texts with related questions); • Basic grammar and vocabulary exercises, such as: - recognition and correct use of grammatical cases; - basic usage of verbal aspects and conjugation of regular verbs in the present, past, and future tenses; - use of adjectives, pronouns, and simple prepositions; • Sentence and short text completion; • Written production (e.g., writing a short text about oneself, one’s family, daily habits, or a letter on everyday topics). Approximate duration: 60 minutes 2. Oral Exam Includes: • Personal introduction (name, age, studies, family, etc.); • Questions and answers related to daily life situations (e.g., ordering in a restaurant, shopping, talking about daily routines); • Possible description of pictures or objects; • Reading and translation of simple sentences. Approximate duration: 30 minutes Assessment of Skills The aim of the exam is to verify that the student has acquired linguistic and communicative skills in Russian corresponding to level A1+: • Understanding and using everyday expressions; • Introducing oneself and answering simple questions; • Interacting in a very basic way, provided the interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly; • Writing short sentences about oneself and everyday life. The final grade is the average of the grades obtained in the different parts of the exam. The written exam lasts approximately 1 hour. The oral exam lasts approximately 30 minutes. Students with disabilities and/or SLDs: for the way the tests are conducted, students can make use of the inclusive technologies, compensatory tools and dispensatory measures provided for by the regulations. Technologies, tools and measures must be requested and agreed with the teacher well in advance of the tests. For general information, consult the University Services at https://lettere.unipg.it/home/disabilita-e-dsa and get in touch with the Departmental Contact Person (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it).
- Extended program
- The course is intended for absolute beginners and aims to develop basic oral and written language skills, along with essential morphological, syntactic, and lexical knowledge corresponding to level A1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Throughout the course, using simple texts, guided dialogues, listening exercises, and writing activities, students will be introduced to the fundamental elements of Russian grammar: the Cyrillic alphabet; gender and number of nouns; descriptive adjectives; personal and possessive pronouns; verbs in the present and past tense; numerals; interrogative and negative sentences; and the structure of simple sentences. The course is divided into two complementary parts: • Practical exercises and conversation sessions, conducted in Russian by a native-speaking instructor at the CLA; • Lectures, delivered by the course professor, focusing on grammar explanations and in-depth study of basic language structures.
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