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 109-142 Ukrainian Studies 1/1A

Note

This subject is normally taught at the Clayton campus of Monash University, although other arrangements may be made if there is sufficient demand.

Availability

First and second year

Credit Points

18.75

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Marko Pavlyshyn

Prerequisites

VCE Ukrainian, 109-141 Introductory Ukrainian 1/2B or an approved equivalent.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Two 1-hour lectures and three 1-hour tutorials per week

Subject Description

The subject consists of three parts: language, which includes a review of Ukrainian grammar and the development of conversation and composition skills using texts on contemporary themes; literature and society, which involves an introduction to major cultural, social and political developments in Ukraine since the 1960s, with a focus on the contemporary situation (selected literary texts of the period are studied); and the Slavic culture core, in which students receive an introduction to the contemporary cultural and social issues confronting Ukraine and other Slavic and East European countries in the 20th century.

Assessment

A 2-hour written examination and for language weekly written work equivalent to 1500 words and a 10-minute class paper; for literature and culture a 1500 word essay and a 10-minute class paper.

Prescribed Texts

  • D H Struk, Ukrainian for Undergraduates. Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Press Edmonton.
  • Available from the Department, Ukrainian Literature Course Book.


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