Four-hour course, 6-ECTS credit, free elective. The course is designed to meet the needs of university students from various fields and focuses on the development of speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. The course provides the basic communicative skills to students, enabling them to respond to basic daily needs both orally and in writing. At this level, the communication situations shall be determined mainly by the students’ experiences. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand and use basic everyday expressions that meet immediate basic needs in social and academic environment. Students will be able to understand and use Russian for specific purposes relevant to their field of studies. They will also be able to exchange information with speakers of Russian, when they reside in Russian-speaking countries or study at a Russian-speaking university. The course is based on student-centred teaching methods and on autonomous learning. The use of new technologies (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an integral part of the learning process so that students can fully develop language competence and other skills. Upon completion of the course students are expected to have covered several of the requirements of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

LCE 651 is a four-hour per week, 6-ECTS credit, elective degree level course. At this level students will acquire the basic language communication skills orally and in writing required to respond to everyday social exchanges (holidays, shopping, signs, restaurants, fashion). The course also enhances the students’ knowledge and skills in using communication material aiming at oral and written comprehension and expression. Students will also be able to exchange information with speakers of Russian, when they reside in Russian-speaking countries or study at a Russian-speaking university. The course is based on student-centred teaching methods and on autonomous learning. The use of new technologies (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an integral part of the learning process so that students can fully develop language competence and other skills. Upon completion of the course students are expected to have fully covered the requirements of level A1 and partially the requirements of level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Prerequisite: LCE 650

LCE 652 is a four-hour per week, 6-ECTS credit, elective degree level course. This level further enhances communication skills, in order for students to acquire more fluency and understanding of the written and spoken language. Students will be able to communicate successfully on topics such as sports, travelling, health, labor, markets, media, and leisure activities. Furthermore, they will be able to understand announcements and messages. Students will also be able to exchange information with speakers of Russian, when they reside in Russian-speaking countries or study at a Russian-speaking university. The course is based on student-centred teaching methods and on autonomous learning. The use of new technologies (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an integral part of the learning process so that students can fully develop language competence and other skills. Upon completion of the course students are expected to have covered almost entirely the requirements of level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Prerequisite: LCE 651

LCE 653 is a four-hour per week, 6-ECTS credit, elective degree level course. The objective of this level is that students become more independent in the use of language and communicate with confidence orally and in writing on topics such as the description of experiences and events, future plans, desires, dreams and targets. It is expected that students will be able to explain their view of the culture, inventions, education, going out, labor, etc. They will thus be able to cope with most situations they may encounter when travelling to Russian-speaking countries. Students will also be able to understand simple authentic texts which they will be able to present in writing and orally. Furthermore, they will also be able to exchange information with speakers of Russian, when they reside in Russian-speaking countries or study at a Russian-speaking university. The course is based on student-centred teaching methods and on autonomous learning. The use of new technologies (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an integral part of the learning process so that students can fully develop language competence and other skills. Upon completion of the course students are expected to have fully covered the requirements of level A2 and partially the requirements of level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Prerequisite: LCE 652