Basic Russian Language I - Course Objectives, Outcomes, Credits & Syllabus (GE-1)

Sep 29, 2026

Course syllabus for “Basic Russian Language I” under the Common Pool of Generic Electives (GE-1), detailing credit distribution, eligibility requirements, pre-requisites, learning objectives, and learning outcomes. The program focuses on building familiarity with the basic Russian language, including the Russian alphabet, vocabulary for everyday contexts, and core grammar. Units cover reading and writing skills, frequent thematic vocabulary, and essential grammatical constructs, with hours allocated per unit. Learning outcomes include reading and writing the alphabet, forming and correcting simple sentences, and using basic interrogatives and essential vocabulary in Russian.

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Learning Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Credit Distribution, Eligibility and Pre-requisites

Syllabus of G.E.-1

Unit 1: Reading & Writing Russian

Unit 2: Basic Vocabulary

Unit 3: Basic Grammar

Essential/Recommended Readings

Common Pool of Generic Electives (GE) Courses Offered by Department of Slavonic & Finno-Ugrian Studies GENERIC ELECTIVE– 1 BASIC RUSSIAN LANGUAGE I CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE | Course title & Code | Credits | Credit distribution of the course | | | Eligibility criteria | Pre-requisite of the course (if any) | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Lecture | Tutorial | Practical/
Practice | | | | | Basic
Russian
Language
I | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Class XII
Pass | | NIL | Learning Objectives The Learning Objectives ofthis course are as follows: 1. To make them familiar with the basic Russian language. 2. To acquaint them with Russian Alphabet and Russian vocabulary 3. To improve their grip on the language. 4. .Learners will practice sentences based on the prescribed grammatical points. 5. Learners can read and write simple sentences based on basic applied grammar. Learning outcomes The Learning Outcomes ofthis course are as follows: By studying this course, the student will be able to: 1. Recognize, read and write Russian Alphabet. 2. Read simple sentences in Russian. 3. Use basic interrogative sentences in Russian. 4. Utter the basic vocabulary of the things around them in Russian. 5. Form simple sentences based on basic grammar. 6. Identify the errors and make sentences corrected. SYLLABUS OF G.E.-1 Unit 1 (20 hours) Reading & Writing Russian 1. Russian Alphabets (Capital & Small) 2. Printed & Written Form 3. Types of Vowels 4. Classifications of Consonants 5. Words with different vowels 6. Reading text with vowels 7. Taking dictation 8. Make Simple Sentences. Unit 2 (20 hours) Basic Vocabulary | Frequently used Russian words.
Frequently used vocabulary of the following heads:
1. House
2. Kitchen
3. Office
4. Class Room | 5. College
6. Human Body
7. Vegetables
8. Fruits
9. Name of Days
10. Name of Months
11. Numbers (1-10) | | --- | --- | Unit 3 (20 hours) -Basic Grammar | 1. Gender of Nouns
2. Adverbs
3. Personal pronouns
4. Verb (E conjugation I)
5. Plural of Nouns
6. Few Phrases | 7. Possessive pronouns
8. Detached dual pronouns
9. The u menya construction
10. Adjectives & their declensions
11. The objective clause
12. Cardinal Numbers (1-10) | | --- | --- | Practical component (if any) -NIL Essential/recommended readings 1. Ovsienko, Y.G. Russian for beginners. Part I. Moscow: “Ruski Yazik” 2013.Chapter 1-6. Suggestive readings 1. Wagner, V.N. and Ovsienko, Y.G. Russian. Moscow 2008. Chapter 6-12. 2. Khavronina, S.A., Shirochenskaya, A.I. Russian in Exercises. Moscow: Progress. 2007. Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch, University of Delhi, from time to time.

FAQs

What are the learning objectives of Basic Russian Language I?

Students learn the basic Russian language, Russian alphabet and vocabulary, grammar-based sentence practice, and reading/writing of simple sentences using applied grammar points.

What learning outcomes will students achieve after completing the course?

Students can recognize, read and write the Russian alphabet; read simple sentences; use basic interrogative sentences; use everyday vocabulary; form simple sentences based on grammar; and identify and correct errors.

What topics are included in each syllabus unit for GE-1?

Unit 1 covers Russian alphabets and reading/writing tasks. Unit 2 focuses on frequent vocabulary grouped by everyday themes. Unit 3 covers essential grammar topics such as noun gender, pronouns, verbs, plurals, and basic numbers.

Sep 29, 2026

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