University of Toronto
Department of Slavic Languages
and Literatures
Fall/Spring 1998-1999
SLA 108Y: Elementary Ukrainian
(Section L0101); MTWR 11; Sidney Smith Hall 2119
Instructor: Alla Nedashkivska Adams
Office: 21 Sussex Ave, Room 212
phone: 978-4456
e-mail: alla.adams@utoronto.ca
Office Hours: M T W 10:00-11:00 or by appointment
Textbooks
Required materials
Zirka Derlycia. Everyday Ukrainian. (Audio-Forum, 1993)
Notes
- The textbook is to be brought to every class meeting.
- Beginning with Monday of the second week of classes, and every Monday thereafter, (unless
otherwise specified), we will hold practice sessions in the lab, at the regular class time of
11:00.
- I will be giving out a number of handouts during the year. You will be charged a nominal fee
of $10.00 for these handouts at the beginning of the fall term. Any difference (either over or
underpaid) will be taken care of at the end of the spring term.
LAB
Recommended materials
M. Podvezko and M. Balla. English-Ukrainian Dictionary.
C. Andrusyshen. Ukrainian-English Dictionary.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- hold a conversation in Ukrainian in everyday situations (e.g., meeting people, shopping,
studying, situations at a restaurant or cocktail party, etc.)
- know basic points of standard Ukrainian grammar
- develop reading skills
- demonstrate competence in standard Ukrainian writing.
Synopsis
Elementary Ukrainian meets four hours per week. Every
class will combine the most important elements in language learning process such as
grammar, conversational practice, vocabulary, reading and writing. Grammar explanations
will be conducted primarily in English. All other conversation will be conducted entirely
in Ukrainian.
Attendance
Like instructors, students are required to attend classes regularly and to arrive on time and
prepared. Attendance will be taken at every class meeting. Unexcused absences will
adversely affect the student's grade. More than ten absences is grounds for failing
the course. Tardiness is counted as unexcused absence.
!!!BONUS!!! Students with fewer than three absences will be
allowed to drop their lowest regular test score.
Students are responsible for making up work that is missed due to excused absence; this
work is NOT an excuse for lack of preparation upon return to class. The work to be
make up must be handed in the day the student returns to class.
Homework
Students should expect to spend between one and two hours on homework per night.
This homework includes primarily practice exercises, but also some written assignments.
Written homework will be collected at the beginning of class.
Suggestions for dealing with vocabulary memorization include use of flash cards---writing
out the words, and drilling both English to Ukrainian, and Ukrainian to English.
Quizzes, Tests, Exams, and Grading
Each student receives a daily grade for class participation and, when appropriate, for
written and oral homework. There will be both oral and written tests, including midterm
and final tests (dates to be announced). Short unannounced written quizzes may be given
as needed. No books, notes, etc. will be permitted on any quiz, test or exam.
The final course grade is determined as follows:
- Daily oral grade (20%)
- Homework (10%)
- Tests (30%)
- Quizzes (5%)
- Final (35%)
Note: Every day each student will be assigned an oral grade for class participation
and oral preparation for the class between zero and four.
Written homework will be graded according to the same scale.
Consultations
Students are encouraged to consult with the instructor about any questions or problems
with the course. Do not hesitate to ask your instructor for help as soon as there is a
problem.
Good Luck!!!
LAST UPDATED: February 8, 1999