2021 Fall
BOSCRSR 27A 001 - LEC 001
Introductory Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
Antje Postema
Class #:21102
Units:4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Slavic Languages and Literatures
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
7
Enrolled: 8
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 15
Waitlist Max: 3
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
10 hours of outside work hours, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials.
Final Exam
FRI, DECEMBER 17TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm
Dwinelle 33
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Course Catalog Description
Beginner's course. Sequence beginning Fall semester.
Class Description
This is the first in a two-semester sequence that introduces students to the three major variants of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian. The course provides a solid foundation in BCS by teaching all four major communicative skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will acquire a basic understanding of key aspects of BCS culture (e.g., greeting and hospitality rituals, geography of the BCS-speaking territories, and a general sense of the region’s history). Students learn to communicate effectively and sensitively across cultural and linguistic boundaries while developing both curiosity and respect for the language, traditions, and beliefs of BCS speakers.
By stressing the interdependence of language and culture, the course familiarizes students with the culture and history of the BCS-speaking countries. Cultural awareness will be enhanced with authentic audio-visual materials, literary texts, and cultural artifacts. Additionally, students will be guided in their exploration of aspects of BCS language and culture that are of particular interest to them (e.g., cuisine, economics, film, folkways, geography, history, linguistics, literature, music, politics).
Class Notes
Prerequisites: none.
This class is currently taught in-person. Students will be notified in advance if this class switches to remote teaching.
This class is currently taught in-person. Students will be notified in advance if this class switches to remote teaching.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
None