Ellen Langer | TuTh 9-10:30 | B-34 Dwinelle |  4.00 Units

Grammar review, advanced grammar topics, vocabulary development, improvement of reading, writing, listening, and speaking competence/confidence. Readings consisting of short readings from different genres, with an emphasis on subject matter in various academic fields and on contemporary issues as reported in the press; additional grammar notes and exercises as determined by student needs. Students will read in a variety of subject areas to develop a well-rounded vocabulary and historical and cultural framework. Daily homework and frequent writing assignments.

Written homework, reading assignments, tests, oral report, final essay, and take-home final.

Texts:

Chcete ještě lépe mluvit česky? ISBN: 978-80-86727-16-5.

Recommended: a good English-Czech, Czech-English dictionary, preferably one of the Fronek dictionaries from LEDA.

Prerequisites: Czech 116A or consent of instructor