David Parker | MWF 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | DWINB33B | 4 units

THE BCS 27A-27B COURSE SEQUENCE BEGINS IN THE FALL TERM ONLY

 An introduction to Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian with explanation of major differences (from both a linguistic and sociocultural viewpoint) and the common grammatical core. Students develop basic competence in spoken and written language within a cultural and social context. Regular homework assignments, including on-line assignments; in-class unit exams, midterm and final.

Tentative texts:

Ronelle Alexander and Ellen Elias-Bursac, Bosnian, Croatian Serbian: A Textbook with Exercises and Basic Grammar (required)

Ronelle Alexander, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian: A Grammar with Sociolinguistic Commentary (recommended)

Information about ordering both these books is available at

http://www.bcsgrammarandtextbook.org

Prerequisites: None for 27A; 27B presumes a knowledge of 27A or equivalent.