Czech Language: Czech will be offered during academic year 2006-2007. Please contact the department (kate@princeton.edu) or 258-4726 to enroll.

Note: Completion of the two-year series will satisfy the University's foreign-language requirement.

SLA 111 Introductory Czech I (Fall semester)
An introduction to the Czech language in all four language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking. The course teaches all basic aspects of Czech grammar and basic communication skills in a variety of situations. Knowledge of a previous Slavic language NOT required. Five one-hour classes.

SLA 112 Introductory Czech II (Spring semester)
Professor: Mirjam Fried
A continuation (2nd semester) of the introductory Czech language course in all four language skills (reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking), teaching all fundamental aspects of Czech grammar and basic communication skills in a variety of situations. As the course progresses, the rich Central European culture of Bohemia and Moravia will be sampled through poetry, film, and fictional as well as expository prose. Successful completion of SLA 111 or instructor’s consent required. Five one-hour classes.

SLA 113 Intermediate Czech I (Fall semester)
Advanced grammar topics, building of vocabulary through studying Czech word formation and reading challenging samples of Czech literature (prose, poetry, drama) and/or non-fiction writing. Continuing practice in oral communication. Successful completion of SLA 111-112 or instructor’s consent required. Four one-hour classes.

SLA 114 Intermediate Czech II (Spring semester)
Continuation of SLA 113. Successful completion of SLA 113 or instructor’s consent required. Three one-hour classes.