Lithuanian Language Proficiency I
If you have been accepted to the course, then you will receive more information concerning registration in August. The course starts on September 23, 2024.
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.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
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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.
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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 ZOOM. 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.
Du behöver tillgång till ZOOM för att kunna delta i de obligatoriska individuella samtal med kursläraren.
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 and two conversation meetings via ZOOM. 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 (319 Kb)
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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.Please note: you are not required to purchase any literature or exercise books. All materials are available digitally in the modules.
- Ramoniene, Meilute; Ian Press. Colloquial Lithuanian. The Complete Course for Beginners. London, New York: Routledge, 2010. (or later) [Electronic resource]
- Ramoniene, Meilute; Vilkiene, Loreta. Po truputi. Mokinio knyga. (Student's book). Balkos lankos. 1999. Se http://www.baltoslankos.lt/lt/vadoveliai/lithuanianlanguagelearning. On ATHENA.
- Ramoniene, Meilute; Vilkiene, Loreta. Po truputi. Pratybu sasiuvini. (Exercise book). Baltos lankos, 1999. Se http://www.baltoslankos.lt/lt/vadoveliai/lithuanianlanguagelearning. On ATHENA.
- Dictionary: Lithuanian - English: https://lkiis.lki.lt/lietuviu-anglu and https://lkiis.lki.lt/anglu-lietuviu
- Additional material in the modules (on ATHENA)
Approved at the study director's meeting on June 13, 2023.
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Course reports
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Contact
Director of Studies, Baltic Studies
