Slavic 116B: Advanced Czech
MWF 12-1, 104 Dwinelle. Instructor: Ellen Langer.
Units: 4 Satisfies L&S International Studies breadth requirement.
Instructor’s email: erlanger@berkeley.edu
Grammar review, advanced grammar topics, vocabulary development, improvement of reading, writing, listening, and speaking competence/confidence. Readings consisting of literary texts and short readings of different genres; 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 weekly writing assignments.
Listening comprehension exercises based on Czech films and/or websites. 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 a good English-Czech, Czech-English dictionary
Prerequisites:Slavic 116A or consent of instructor.