Russian language and culture in professional communication (Bc.)

1.Knowledge:

• Possess a vocabulary of the language studied sufficient to understand and actively communicate at the level of general topics

• has a working knowledge of professional lexis in the fields of law, economics and business

• acquire conceptual apparatus and basic theoretical knowledge of linguistics and literary science

• learn the history of Russian literature in the context of European literature

• learn the basic realities of the Russian Federation in the fields of geography, history, culture and art

• acquire general knowledge of the problems of intercultural communication (different value orientation, different traditions, etc.)

2.Skills:

• orientation in the way of thinking corresponding to the Russian mentality

• can interpret and evaluate culturally determined facts related to the contemporary and historical social development of Russia, the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation

• can identify phenomena which could make intercultural communication difficult or impossible

• can combine knowledge of Russian realities with the Slovak and European context and dynamically confront them with the realities of the native culture

• can effectively use the acquired knowledge to overcome language and cultural barriers

• can identify and verbalise cultural specifics or culturally conditioned non-verbal behaviour of a Russian culture bearer

• is proficient in basic information technology and can use it effectively in practice

• Intermediate skills in professional translation and interpretation of general and basic professional topics

• knows the basic elements of business correspondence

3.Professional competences:

• understands Russian communication on the basis of an audio presentation and can respond actively

• reads original texts and understands read Russian texts of medium difficulty

• expresses himself or herself orally without obvious problems at the level of communicative sufficiency

• expresses himself/herself in writing within the framework of normal general and professional communication

• can translate written texts in both translational directions in general communication and in basic professional areas

• is able to interpret in both directions of ordinary speech and to provide culturally oriented guiding services

• is able to translate and interpret more demanding texts requiring specialist training using the aids

• be proficient in the skills associated with social communication in everyday life and business situations

• can use knowledge of Russian literature and culture to establish personal relationships with partners from the target Russian region and can present themselves to them as a partner who is knowledgeable and sensitive to their culture

• can use theoretical knowledge to supplement professional vocabulary in order to adapt easily to the conditions of the future workplace

• is prepared to work in a team and to transfer knowledge, skills and experience to other team members, - is able to prepare a presentation, present, argue and present well in a debate

• can search for necessary information on the Internet and use it for his/her own professional development

• can distinguish relevant information from irrelevant information and fake news thanks to his/her professional qualifications.