XUK0001 Ukrainian 1 (5 cr)
Description
Course description
The course is designed for studying Ukrainian as a foreign language at elementary level A1. Dialogues and conversation topics of this course are alive, conveying modern colloquial language. The course is aimed at ensuring correct, simple and effective assimilation of Ukrainian as a foreign language. Situations and dialogues reflect a lively spoken modern Ukrainian language, stimulate listeners to master the norms of spoken language and develop communication skills.
Main content
- Ukrainian cyrillic alphabet
- Pronunciation
- Introducting and telling about oneself
- Countries and nationalities
- Going to the city and shops
- Expressions of time
- Grammar: verbs and their inflections in present and past tense, pronouns
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, students are expected to
- be able to ask and answer simple questions about self, their immediate needs, and familiar topics
- be able to introduce themselves, including information about who they are and where they live, as well as information about their interests and feelings
- be able to recognize familiar words from slow speech
- understand the main idea and some details of short written texts written in Ukrainian
- understand a little about Ukrainian culture and manners.
Additional information
The language of instruction is English.
Study materials
КРОК 1. Українська мова як іноземна (рівень А1-А2). Книга для студента
(STEP 1. Ukrainian as a foreign language (level A1-A2). A book for a student)
Book can be bought here:
Literature
- http://vlp.com.ua/node/12673
- ISBN 9786176075721