Czech

CZEC 10103 First-Year Czech I

The first course in a three-quarter sequence of first-year Czech introduces students to the Czech language and culture. Students will learn the fundamentals of Czech grammar and a wide range of everyday vocabulary with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Videos, music, film, and literature will be used in class to practice language skills, as well as expose students to Czech culture. This course is intended for students who would like to communicate in Czech and/or to use the language for reading and research purposes. The first-year Czech program prepares students for the College Language Competency Exam, for continued study of Czech in second-year courses, and for study or travel abroad in the Czech Republic. 

Drill sessions to be arranged. |  Irena Čajková

CZEC 20403 Third-Year Czech I

This course is the first part of the third-year Czech language sequence intended for students who wish to continue advancing their Czech through exposure to diverse forms of communication. Through work with literary texts, films, newspaper articles, and other authentic materials, students will further develop their ability to interpret and discuss spoken and written Czech while broadening their vocabulary and refining their command of the language. Class activities emphasize active communication in Czech through discussions and presentations that build speaking confidence and fluency. A variety of writing assignments will help students strengthen their written communication and improve accuracy. Alongside language development, the course encourages engagement with contemporary cultural and social issues in Czechia. Classes are conducted entirely in Czech.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Instructor

Drill sessions to be arranged. |  Irena Čajková

CZEC 10203 First-Year Czech II

The second course in a three-quarter sequence of first-year Czech introduces students to the Czech language and culture. Students will learn the fundamentals of Czech grammar and a wide range of everyday vocabulary with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Videos, music, film, and literature will be used in class to practice language skills, as well as expose students to Czech culture. This course is intended for students who would like to communicate in Czech and/or to use the language for reading and research purposes. The first-year Czech program prepares students for the College Language Competency Exam, for continued study of Czech in second-year courses, and for study or travel abroad in the Czech Republic.

Drill sessions to be arranged. |  Irena Čajková

CZEC 10303 First-Year Czech III

The last course in a three-quarter sequence of first-year Czech introduces students to the Czech language and culture. Students will learn the fundamentals of Czech grammar and a wide range of everyday vocabulary with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Videos, music, film, and literature will be used in class to practice language skills, as well as expose students to Czech culture. This course is intended for students who would like to communicate in Czech and/or to use the language for reading and research purposes. The first-year Czech program prepares students for the College Language Competency Exam, for continued study of Czech in second-year courses, and for study or travel abroad in the Czech Republic.

Drill sessions to be arranged. |  Irena Čajková