Beginning Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian I
Professor(s): Margaret H. Beissinger

Description/Objectives:
An introduction to BCS, the primary language of the former Yugoslavia (also called Serbo-Croatian), this course develops the four major language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Class time is devoted to mastering conversational skills, grammar explanations, oral drilling, and reading a variety of texts--popular writing, fiction, poetry, and expository prose. Covers the fundamentals of BCS grammar (verbal conjugations, aspect, the primary verbal tenses, and all cases); high-frequency vocabulary will be progressively learned and reinforced. Knowledge of another Slavic language is not required. 5 mtgs/wkly.

Sample Reading List:
Ronelle Alexander & Ellen Elias-Bursac , Bos/Cro/Serb: A Textbook with Exercises & Basic Grammar
Ronelle Alexander & Ellen Elias-Bursac , Bos/Cro/Serb: A Grammar with Sociolinguistic Commentary

Examination Type: Final

Schedule/Classroom Assignment:
Class Number: 20010 - Class C01 : 11:00 am - 11:50 am M T W Th F 11:00 am - 11:50 am M T W Th F