In this course, you acquaint yourself with the Ukrainian language and culture. The various texts and sources used in the course are specifically aimed at introducing students to Ukrainian culture and society. Listening exercises make use of beginner-level media clips about current affairs. In the classes, we especially pay attention to explaining basic grammar and we offer opportunities to improve one’s reading and speaking skills (pronunciation and intonation). In preparation for class, you work on reading, writing and translation assignments. Your basic active vocabulary will include 400 words. Language proficiency classes are relatively intensive and require considerable preparation time and independent study. The course emphasizes reading skills, followed by elementary listening, and speaking skills.

You can continue Ukrainian 1 with the Open UvA-college Ukrainian 2.

Time, location and price

• 9 September - 18 October 2024
• Monday from 11:00-13:00, Wednesday from 11:00-13:00 and Friday from 11:00-13:00
• Location: P.C.Hoofthuis room 0.11B (Monday) and 6.20 (Wednesday); Oudemanhuispoort D1.18B (Friday)
• Costs: € 240 (for AUV members € 216)

Important to know

• The registration deadline is 22 August 2024.
• Active participation and weekly homework assignments are compulsary.
• You are expected to have a sufficient level of digital literacy and skills.
• The language of instruction is English. 
• You can only audit an OUC, which means that you may only attend lectures and cannot take part in the examination, or obtain ECTS credits.
• The location of the lectures may change during the semester. For the current study schedule, please consult the UvA timetable website. 

Lecturer

• Oksana Kononchuk

Public programme Humanities

This Open UvA Course is part of the Faculty of Humanities' public programme. Beside Open UvA Courses, the public programme also comprises special lectures and series of courses. The public programme is intended for alumni, employees looking for extra training, and all others who are interested in art, culture, philosophy, language and literature, history and religion.