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FACULTY of LETTERS / DEPARTMENT of RUSSIAN LANGUAGE and LITERATURE
(100% Russian)
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FACULTY of LETTERS / DEPARTMENT of RUSSIAN LANGUAGE and LITERATURE / (100% Russian)
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RDE4015BUSINESS RUSSIAN II2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of RUSSIAN LANGUAGE and LITERATURE
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Hanife ÇAYLAK
Co-Lecturer
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to enable students to develop their language and vocabulary structures needed in various contexts in business life and to gain a command of business correspondence.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Students will be able to use Russian business vocabulary and expressions appropriately in context.9
LO - 2 : Students will be able to distinguish between formal and informal styles in written communication.9 - 16
LO - 3 : Students will be able to produce written texts such as business letters, emails, and reports correctly.9 - 12 - 16
LO - 4 : Students will be able to communicate effectively in meetings, interviews, and phone conversations.9 - 16
LO - 5 : Students will be able to understand and appropriately use Russian business terminology in professional settings.9 - 12 - 16
LO - 6 : Students will be able to analyze the impact of cultural differences on communication in Russian business correspondence.9 - 12
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Various letters, phone calls, and work in Russian business correspondence involve the performance of the basic lexical level in business Russian.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction and Basic Concepts. Features of Business Russian, differences between formal and informal style
 Week 2Introductions and Self-Presentation in the Workplace. Describing one?s position, company, and responsibilities
 Week 3Office Communication. Daily emails, notes, and short phone conversations
 Week 4Meeting Language I. Organizing meetings, setting an agenda, taking the floor
 Week 5Meeting Language II. Expressing opinions, agreeing/disagreeing, making decisions
 Week 6Telephone Conversations. Making calls, leaving messages, communicating with clients
 Week 7Business Correspondence I. Email, petition, and formal letter formats
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Business Correspondence II. Offer, request, complaint, and response letters
 Week 10Job Interviews. Describing a CV, interview questions and answers
 Week 11Negotiation and Sales Meetings. Offers, price discussions, and negotiation language
 Week 12Complaints and Problem Solving. Issues with services or products and possible solutions
 Week 13Cultural Differences and Business Etiquette. Russian business culture, etiquette, and meeting manners
 Week 14General Review and Practical Presentations. Student presentations and course evaluation
 Week 15Generak review.
 Week 16Final exam.
 
Textbook / Material
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 18/11/2025 60 50
End-of-term exam 16 06/01/2026 60 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 6 1 6
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 6 1 6
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Diğer 1 5 5 25
Diğer 2 5 5 25
Total work load120