Advanced Russian for Business

Catalog description

This advanced language course is designed to develop effective oral and written communication skills and competencies essential for navigating a Russian-speaking business environment. The relocation of people and companies from Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine underscores the role of the Russian language as a means of business communication in the post-Soviet countries. Consequently, the course shifts its focus from the Russian market to encompass Russian-speaking markets. Students will explore key aspects of conducting business in Russia and Kazakhstan, gaining insights into various companies and business practices through business press materials and case studies. News reports, presentations, and the final project offer opportunities to investigate other Russian-speaking markets. Special emphasis is placed on materials that focus on communication styles across diverse cultures, culture-specific behaviors, and business practices that may present challenges to effective communication among individuals from different cultural backgrounds. In the second part of the semester, you will be working on a simulation project. The primary objective of this project is to develop a simulation that replicates a real-life business situation, allowing you to utilize and enhance your language skills, intercultural competency, and knowledge of business environment in one of the Russian-speaking countries.