Second year Lithuanian, taught by Gina Holvoet ginah9@uw.edu
Office: Raitt Hall 305-W
Office Hours: by appt.
MWF 10:30-11:20
MGH 286: If students prefer, at least one class per week may be held online
Course Description
This course is designed to deepen skills in the Lithuanian language (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) for 3 and 5-credit students. Instruction is based on textbook resources and also different authentic materials (such as songs, films, animations, public signs, and folklore materials). During the course, students deepen their foundational knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and learn complex Lithuanian grammatical structures—participles, semi-participles, and adverbial participles. By the conclusion of the course, students will be able to perform communication tasks in everyday situations, understand not adapted texts and idiomatic Lithuanian constructions. Additionally, students through learning Lith 201 will be introduced to Lithuanian culture, providing them with a deeper understanding of Lithuanian customs, traditions, literature, personalities, history and Lithuania today.
Course Structure
The course will focus on comprehension skills (reading and grammar), and also incorporate production skills (speaking and writing). Students enrolled in the course will attend classes five times a week, practicing all language skills that will be assessed in tests and exams. The course provides students with the opportunity to learn Lithuanian in an environment that fosters cultural enrichment and understanding.
Course Goal
This course aims to help students develop cultural and linguistic competence that allows them to feel comfortable thinking of themselves as users of the Lithuanian language, in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Students who have completed Lith 201 can communicate in Lithuanian in various situations, understand the main theme of an unadapted text, and use more complex grammatical structures.
Assignments
Assignments are aligned with the weekly topics and include grammar drills, quizzes on Canvas, and language tests.
Grades.
Grades will be based on writing assignments (30%), tests and quizzes (30%), and contribution to class activities (40%). No final examination. If you have a justified reason to miss class, let your teacher know as soon as possible. You will not be penalized for missing class.
Grading for the 3-credit course (Lith 111) focuses on comprehension skills (reading and grammar).
Grading for the 5-credit course (Lith 101) includes comprehension, plus production skills (speaking and writing).
Grade scale:
97-100%=4.0 ; 93-96%=3.9 ; 91-93%=3.8 ; 90%=3.7 ; 89%=3.6 ; 88%=3.5 ; 87%=3.4 ; 86%=3.3 ; 85%=3.2 ; 84%=3.1 ; 83%=3.0; 82%=2.9 ; 81%=2.9 ; 81%=2.8 ; 80%=2.7 ; 79%=2.6 ; 78%=2.5 ; 77%=2.4; 76%=2.3; 75%=2.2; 74%=2.1; 73%=2.0; 72%=1.9; 71%=1.8; 70%=1.7... (0-60%=0.0)
Required Materials (or Readings)
Textbooks:
Teresė Ringailienė (2020). Learn and speak Lithuanian. „Šviesa“. Kaunas.
Kaškelevičienė, Aurelija, Stumbrienė, Virginija (2022). Sėkmės! Vilniaus universiteto leidykla, Vilnius.
Kaškelevičienė, Aurelija, Stumbrienė, Virginija (2020). Nė dienos be lietuvių kalbos. Vadovėlis pradedantiesiems. Vilniaus universiteto leidykla.
Petrašiūnienė, Elvyra, Aušra Valančiauskienė, Vaida Našlėnaitė Eberhard, Kristina Jakaitė-Bulbukienė, Lina Vaškevičienė (2021). Langas į lietuvių kalbą. Vilniaus universiteto leidykla, Vilnius [available on Canvas website].
Various materials handed out in class or posted on the Canvas website.
Other:
- Install a Lithuanian keyboard on your computer. Ask an instructor for assistance if needed.
- Short online Lithuanian language course: https://www.olc.flf.vu.lt/
- Lithuanian-English/English-Lithuanian dictionary online: http://www.lietuviu-anglu.com/
- Anglonas: app for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
Note:
Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for the accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodations Policy (https://registrar.washington.edu/staffandfaculty/religious-accommodations-policy/).
Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request form (https://registrar.washington.edu/students/religious-accommodations-request/).