Uzbek Courses
101 Elementary Uzbek I U 5
Introduction to Uzbek language; development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Au Qtr. 5 cl. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit, or to students with 3 or more years of study in this language in high school, except by written permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for EEURLL 671D or NELC 294 (AU07). This course is available for EM credit. GEC for lang course. FL Admis Cond course.
The aim of this course is to provide students with a general knowledge of the Uzbek language, as it is spoken and written today. During the classes, the spoken language of educated native speakers, as well as the contemporary literary language used in newspapers, books and other mass media will be emphasized. This course will familiarize students with the sound system, alphabet and the basic structure and practical use of the Uzbek language. Practice of all four language skills – listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing will be stressed throughout the course. Students will be exposed to authentic materials such as video clips and pictures showing the real cultural life of the Uzbek people during the classes. At the end of the quarter, students should be able to listen to simple conversations, read and understand short texts, engage in brief conversations on simple everyday topics, and write short, simple essays on familiar topics using the structures and vocabulary introduced in class.
102 Elementary Uzbek II U 5
Continued study of Uzbek language, with appropriate cultural background; further development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 101 or permission of instructor. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Not open to students with credit for EEURLL 671D or NELC 294J (WI08). This course is available for EM credit. GEC for lang course. FL Admis Cond course.
The aim of this course is to continue instruction in the general knowledge of the Uzbek language, as it is spoken and written today. During the classes, the spoken language of educated native speakers, as well as the contemporary literary language that is being used in newspapers, books and other means of mass media will be emphasized. This course will increase students’ knowledge of the sound system, alphabet and the basic structure and practical use of the Uzbek language. Throughout the course, practice of all four language skills – listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing will be stressed extensively. Students will be exposed to authentic materials such as video clips and pictures showing the real cultural life of the Uzbek people during the classes. At the end of the quarter, students should be able to listen to more complex conversations, read and understand short and medium sized texts, engage in brief conversations on more complicated everyday topics, and write short, simple essays on familiar topics using the structures and vocabulary introduced in class.
103 Elementary Uzbek III U 5
Continued study of Uzbek language, with appropriate cultural background; further development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Sp Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 102 or permission of instructor. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Not open to students with credit for EEURLL 671D or NELC (SP07). This course is available for EM credit. GEC for lang course.
The aim of this course is to continue instruction in the general knowledge of the Uzbek language, as it is spoken and written today. During the classes, the spoken language of educated native speakers, as well as the contemporary literary language that is being used in newspapers, books and other means of mass media will be emphasized. This course will increase students’ knowledge of the sound system, alphabet and the basic structure and practical use of the Uzbek language. In addition, this course will introduce students to the Cyrillic alphabet, which, although not the official alphabet of the Uzbek language, is still widely used throughout Uzbekistan and among the Uzbeks of neighboring countries. Throughout the course, practice of all four language skills – listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing will be stressed extensively. Students will be exposed to authentic materials such as video clips and pictures showing the real cultural life of the Uzbek people during the classes. At the end of the quarter, students should be able to listen to more complex conversations, read and understand short and medium sized texts, engage in longer conversations on more complicated everyday topics, and write short, simple essays on familiar topics using the structures and vocabulary introduced in class.
104 Intermediate Uzbek I U 5
Continued study of Uzbek language, with appropriate cultural background; further development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Au Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 103 or permission of instructor. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Not open to students with credit for EEURLL 671D or NELC 294A (AU07). This course is available for EM credit. GEC for lang course.
The intermediate level course aims to increase students’ fluency in oral expression, develop their listening and reading skills, and extend their understanding of the fundamentals of the grammar and literary language of Uzbekistan. The 4-skill comprehensive approach will be used in the course and a communicative approach will be taken, which opens a wider perspective on language learning. During the course, students will learn grammar and vocabulary. There will be extensive conversation and reading practice which use journals and newspapers that illustrate modern life and language in Uzbekistan. Students will use the Internet, Carmen, and email to print out teaching materials and turn in their assignments. Also, this course will give the opportunity to watch Uzbek videos, TV programs and listen to audio tapes made in Tashkent.
201 Intermediate Uzbek II U 5
Extensive reading from literary texts, with practice in conversation and composition
Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 104 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for EEURLL 671D or NELC 294K (WI08).
This intermediate level course aims to increase students’ fluency in oral expression, develop their listening and reading skills, and extend their understanding of the fundamentals of the grammar and literary language of Uzbekistan. The 4-skill comprehensive approach will be used in the course and a communicative approach will be taken, which opens a wider perspective on language learning. During the course, students will learn grammar and vocabulary. There will be extensive conversation and reading practice which use journals and newspapers that illustrate modern life and language in Uzbekistan. Students will use the Internet, Carmen, and email to print out teaching materials and turn in their assignments. Also, this course will give students the opportunity to watch Uzbek videos, TV programs and listen to audio tapes made in Tashkent.
202 Intermediate Uzbek III U 5
Continued reading from literary texts, with further practice in conversation, composition, and translation.
Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for EEURLL 671D.
The Intermediate level course aims to increase student’s fluency in oral expression, develop their listening and reading skills, and extend their understanding of the fundamentals of the grammar and literary language of Uzbekistan. The 4-skill comprehensive approach will be used in the course and a communicative approach will be taken, which opens a wider prospective on language learning. During the course, students will learn grammar and vocabulary. There will be extensive conversation and reading practice which use journals and newspapers that illustrate modern life and language in Uzbekistan. Students will use the Internet, Carmen, and email to print out teaching materials and turn in their assignments. Also, this course will give the opportunity to watch Uzbek videos, TV programs and listen to audio tapes made in Tashkent.
