The first in a two-semester sequence of Introductory Ukrainian. This course aims to provide a solid foundation in Ukrainian in four major communicative skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students learn to communicate effectively and sensitively across cultural and linguistic boundaries while developing knowledge of and respect for the language, traditions, and beliefs of Ukrainian people. Cultural awareness will be enhanced with authentic audio-visual materials, literary texts, and cultural artifacts. By the end of the 1A course, students will be able to read short original Ukrainian texts and communicate about basic subjects.

This is the first semester of the Ukrainian language course for students with no or minimal knowledge of the language. Students start with learning the alphabet and by the end of the semester they will be able to read short original Ukrainian texts and communicate about basic subjects. Stressing the interdependence of language and culture, the course familiarizes students with the culture, history, and contemporary society of Ukraine. Sociocultural awareness will be enhanced with authentic and contemporary multimodal materials and meme-like cultural artifacts. Mode of instruction The course runs in-person (Berkeley campus) and online (synchronously via Zoom), and it allows increased interaction with the instructor and fellow students through various forums, discussion boards, and video conferencing.

Prerequisites: none

Mode of instruction
The course runs in-person (Berkeley campus) and online (synchronously via Zoom), and it allows increased interaction with the instructor and fellow students through various forums, discussion boards, and video conferencing.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.