Spring 2027

First Semester Slavic Language for Graduate Students

First-semester introductory Slavic language course for graduate students focusing on novice-level speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

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What you’ll be able to do

  • Read and write in the Slavic language at a Novice level: be able to read the alphabet in print and cursive, read simple signs and announcements, and short informational texts.

  • Speak and understand the Slavic language at a Novice level: be able to introduce yourself and talk about your daily activities, including study, family, hobbies, and likes and dislikes.

  • Understand basic greetings and announcements in the Slavic language.

  • Carry out basic everyday interactions in the Slavic language, such as straightforward purchases and requests.

  • Describe in English aspects of everyday life and culture in the countries that speak the Slavic language, such as geography, housing, and education.

  • Articulate their research and professional goals related to learning the Slavic language.

  • Demonstrate developing knowledge of research-relevant vocabulary by creating a vocabulary list of words, phrases, terms relevant to their research.

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the class

Introduction to Slavic languages, focusing on speaking, listening, reading and writing in each language.

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Topics

  • Slavic alphabet (print and cursive), simple signs, announcements, and short informational texts.
  • Self-introduction and daily activities including study, family, hobbies, and preferences.
  • Basic everyday interactions such as straightforward purchases and requests.
  • Everyday life and culture in Slavic-speaking countries, including geography, housing, and education.
  • Research-relevant vocabulary building through vocabulary lists.

Skills

  • Speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a Slavic language at a Novice level.
  • Reading the alphabet in print and cursive, simple signs, announcements, and short informational texts.
  • Introducing oneself and discussing daily activities such as study, family, hobbies, and preferences.
  • Carrying out basic everyday interactions like straightforward purchases and requests.
  • Describing in English aspects of everyday life and culture, including geography, housing, and education.
  • Articulating research and professional goals related to learning the Slavic language.
  • Creating a vocabulary list of research-relevant words, phrases, and terms.

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