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Course Description
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Course Name
Elementary Czech Language & Culture
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Czech
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Language Level
Beginning
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
Czech 100 aims at providing an essential understanding and usage of the Czech language. Its main stress will be on establishing a solid base for the students´effective performance in the language. At the same time the course aims at stimulating students to interact creatively in a new language environment and develop their own approach towards the language. It includes reflecting on readings.Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:- Explore the sounds of a new language and their patterns and master correct pronunciation of local names and Czech texts in general;
- Engage in elementary conversations, i.e. ask questions, give commands, seek information and describe the surroundings;
- Acquire lexical supply focused on the exchange of personal information, shopping, ordering in a restaurant, asking directions, time arrangements life;
- Apply communicative skills in the Czech language (grammar and vocabulary) at a beginner´s level, selecting from appropriate language strategies when speaking, reading and listening;
- Summarize the language features and observations on the life in the Czech Republic.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.