University of Toronto
Department of Slavic Languages
and Literatures
Fall/Spring 1998-1999
SLA 308Y: Advanced Ukrainian (Section L0101)
MTWR 1-2; Sidney Smith Hall 2046
Instructor: Alla Nedashkivska Adams
Office: 21 Sussex Ave, Room 212
Telephone: 978-4456
E-mail: alla.adams@utoronto.ca
Office Hours: TBA
Instructional Materials
There will be a large number of handouts in this course. You will charged a nominal fee
of $20.00 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.
Recommended materials
M. Podvezko and M. Balla. English-Ukrainian Dictionary.
C. Andrusyshen. Ukrainian-English Dictionary.
A. Humesky. Modern Ukrainian.
V. Loboda and L. Skurativsky. Ukrajins'ka mova v tablyts'akh. Dovidnyk. Kyiv, 1993.
H. Kozachuk. Ukrajins'ka mova. Praktykum. Kyiv, 1991.
V. Dibrova and L. Dibrova. Spilkujtesja Ukrajins'koju! Kyiv, 1992.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- hold a free conversation in Ukrainian (conduct interviews, participate in opinion polls,
discussions and debates)
- know complex issues of standard Ukrainian grammar
- read Ukrainian prose, poems, newspapers, and articles from contemporary journals
and discuss the readings
- develop grammar skills through practical application in translation and creative writing
Synopsis
Advanced Ukrainian meets four hours per week. Every class
will combine the most important elements in the language learning process such as
grammar, conversational practice, vocabulary, reading and writing. Classes will be
conducted primarily 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 made up must be handed in the day the student returns to class.
Homework
Students should expect to spend about two hours on homework per night. This
homework includes practice grammar, translations, reading, compositions, and preparing
oral reports.
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
(participation and preparation for the class) (30%)
- Homework (written exs and compositions) (10%)
- Tests (50%)
- Quizzes (10%)
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