Russian Preparatory Program

Russian Language and Literature holds a central position both in world literature and criticism traditions as well as in international relations, trade, and cultural communication. Yeditepe University is the first and only foundation university in Türkiye to offer an undergraduate program in Russian Language and Literature. 

The Russian Preparatory Program aims to prepare students with a solid academic foundation in contemporary Russian language, historical and modern literary texts, and translation practices; it equips students with the language proficiency and academic literacy skills required for faculty-level education.

The Russian Preparatory Program aims to provide language education in accordance with international standards, emphasizing innovation, effectiveness, and cultural diversity. Our vision is to establish a high-quality program that teaches Russian through an interdisciplinary perspective and positions our university as a regionally and internationally recognized institution in Russian language education.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

  • To enable students to use Russian functionally in academic and everyday communication contexts.

  • To develop basic academic literacy skills (comprehension, analysis, interpretation) through Russian.

  • To raise awareness of Russian language and culture and strengthen students’ intercultural communication skills.

  • To provide the foundational linguistic and academic skills required for undergraduate courses.

  • To ensure that, through modern teaching methods and qualified instructors, students reach CEFR B1 level, make a strong start in academic processes, and complete the program as independent users of the language.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL GOALS

Students who successfully complete the program are expected to:

  • Use Russian independently, clearly, and coherently in academic and social contexts.

  • Analyze and summarize academic and textual content appropriate to their level.

  • Produce short academic texts and develop basic interpretation skills.

  • Express their ideas in oral communication settings and participate in short discussions.

  • Recognize basic social expressions, cultural codes, and communication patterns related to Russian culture.

  • Possess the linguistic foundation at CEFR B1 level necessary to follow undergraduate courses conducted in Russian.

Click here for detailed information about the Russian Preparatory Program’s curriculum and instruction.