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 content subject to change