The course is intended
for Slavistes & all those who would like to learn about Croatian
language and culture. Students attending must be sixteen or older.
It covers:
Learning about Croatian language structure at all levels, based on various
texts (songs, anecdotes, jokes, newspaper articles, magazines, standard
texts, videos, etc.)
Practicing the acquired knowledge in discussions dealing with specific
questions, and according to the level of Croatian language competence
of students
The history of the Croatian language and Croatian dialectology
Glagolitic monuments
The comparison of Croatian language with other similar languages, especially
South - Slavic languages
Croatian proverbs and phrases in comparison with other languages
Standard Croatian terminology (juridical, economics, informatics and
similar) in comparison with other languages
Croatian linguistic purism (continuity, discontinuity, re-continuity)
Croatian literature in European context
Learning about the Croatian culture, history and geography, especially
the region of Zadar
Schedule:
• Program
A – 150 hours (special program)
• Program B – four hours a day. Can be completed with
extra Tuition hours if so desired.
• Program C (depending on the desired duration and
intensity of the course) – at least two hours a day, even more if so
requested.
Note: Trips are organized on Saturdays, while on Sundays
the students are free. Lessons start at 9 o’clock.
Leisure
Boat trips to islands
Natural and cultural sightseeing of Zadar and its surroundings
Very rich cultural program is often offered in Zadar. Apart from swimming
in crystal clear sea and sunbathing at beautiful beaches, you can take
part in various sports activities, such as surfing, water-skiing, sailing,
scuba diving etc. The vicinity of several national parks attracts the
lovers of intact nature (hiking, mountain climbing, etc.).
Location
of the Schoole
In recently decorated building
with modern equipment, not far away from the sea.
Lodgings/Accommodation
• in recently
decorated building with modern equipment.
• Accommodation includes single rooms (exceptionally it is possible
to have double room for program A and B).
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be organized at reasonable price.
School
board
Director of the program:
Dr. Mile Mamic, full professor of the Contemporary Croatian language,
at the University of Zadar.
Staff:
professors, foreign - language instructors, from the University of Zadar,
and other eminent specialists in the field of Croatian Studies.
Certificate
At the very beginning
students are divided into groups. The number of the groups depends of
the number on the students and their knowledge of Croatian. At the end
of the course the students have the final exam and receive the appropriate
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