126-423 Introduction to Czech through Russian

Permission of the coordinator.

This subject is a contrastive linguistic study, involving both theory and practice, of Russian and Czech. By the end of the subject students should have a basic understanding of Czech, especially in contrast to Russian; be able to read any Czech texts with the help of a dictionary; be able to pronounce Czech reasonably well; be in a position to continue independently learning to use Czech at all levels.

• be able to study independently;

• be able to apply theoretical knowledge for practical purposes;

• be able to commit to memory large amounts of information;

• be able to understand and use more effectively the structure of their own language.

Regular assignments totalling 2000 words 50% and a 2-hour exam 50% (at the end of semester).

• C Townsend, Czech through Russian. Slavica.