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Lithuanian Language Proficiency I

If you have been accepted to the course, then you will receive more information concerning registration by the second week of January 2023.

Course Aim

The aim of the course is to impart elementary Lithuanian grammar, syntax, pronunciation, and to communicate in Lithuanian using simple phrases and dialogs. The course is directed to beginners in Lithuanian, no prior knowledge in the field is required. The language of instruction is English.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student will have shown an ability to

  • acquire elementary knowledge about Lithuanian morphology and syntax
  • account for Lithuanian pronunciation and spelling principles
  • express oneself in elementary Lithuanian using common greeting and farewell phrases

  • Course structure

    The course consists of 8 modules. You work with one module per week, where you practice Lithuanian grammar, pronunciation, morphology, syntax, oral and written proficiency. This is a distance learning course and instruction is internet-based, using the university's educational web platform Athena. Examination takes place continually via obligatory, submitted assignments and participation in course meetings via Skype, ZOOM or other internet platform. During the course, there are no physical meetings on campus.

    Teaching format

    Each week a new module of the course is released. The level of difficulty in each module increases over the run of the course. You may use all the helping aids you need to read the texts, listen to the audio files and solve the assignments. You will receive a total of 8 modules during the course.

    You will submit your assignments in your file on Athena. The teacher will read your answers and give you feedback.

    You will also need access to Skype or other web platform (e.g. ZOOM), in order to participate in individual conversations with the course instructor.

    During the course, there are no physical meetings on campus.

     

    Grading criteria and grading (In Swedish)

    BA2161 Betygskriterier (302 Kb)

    Assessment

    Examination takes place continually via your submitted assignments on ATHENA. Completion of the obligatory assignments are necessary in order to participate in subsequent examinations.

    The time limit to submit assignments for each of the eight modules is 2 weeks each.

    The language of examination is Lithuanian and English.

    Examiner

    Examinatorer baltiska språk HT2022 (236 Kb)

  • Schedule

    The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
    1. Study materials in the modules (on ATHENA)
    2. Any English-Lithuanian/Lithuanian-English dictionary or any other appropriate dictionary available online, e.g. www.linguee.com, https://www.lexilogos.com/english/lithuanian_dictionary.htm, http://lkiis.lki.lt/anglu-lietuviu;jsessionid=F8B9E34F73E528E6B3A0FC41FFE9D727; etc.

    Please note: you are not required to purchase any literature or exercise books. All materials are available digitally in the modules.

  • Course reports

  • Contact

    For questions concerning the course, please contact Lilita Zalkalns (lilita.zalkalns@balt.su.se)

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