Course: Mongolian 1

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Course title Mongolian 1
Course code ASH/MG1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kratochvíl František, M.A., Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introductory lesson: course content, discussion/questionnaire - learner's motivation Introduction to language: integration of Mongolian into language and cultural context Phonetics: pronunciation; Writing system Simple Dialogue: greetings, introductions 2. Vocabulary: names of countries and continents, nationalities, numbers Dialogue: introduction of persons 3. Practice: introduction of persons Grammar: question: What are you doing? and answers by using the new vocabulary Vocabulary: basic verbs Simple mongolian song (passive vocabulary) 4. Grammar: present, past and future tense Practice: new grammar and vocabulary already mastered (formation of sentences, cloze test) A short dialogue (reading from a paper) 5. Repetition: grammar summary, vocabulary, exercises, cloze tests, active dialogues (scenes) in pairs and/or small groups; debate on cultural topics 6. Introducing Mongolia: regionalization, presentations of natural and cultural monuments Presentation of Mongolian culture (traditions, lifestyle, literature, music, clothing, etc.). 7. Grammar: interrogative sentences, willing/ability; questions How? How much? Why? Where? When?, practicing interrogative sentences Cultural window: repetition of topics from the last lesson 8. Dialogue: invitation for a meal (by using How?, When? Where? What time?) Vocabulary: numbers, hours, days of the week, months, verbal repetition and extension of vocabulary 9. Video: movie, film series, music videos 10. Repetition: grammar summary, vocabulary, exercises, active dialogues (scenes) in pairs or groups 11. Final Test Evaluation of the course, discussion of future motivation to study Mongolian Presentation of cultural specifics on student's request

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 52 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Introductory course will bring the language learner basics of Mongolian language and will highlight attractions of Mongolia and its culture. The course focuses primarily on language teaching and language skills. Yet in the case of Asian languages it is always necessary knowledge of cultural contexts (e.g. the family hierarchy, introduction system, appropriate gifts etc.) that will properly complement language learning and motivate students to study. The aim of teacher is to show students the path to a new culture through language, which will be activated in lessons.
Introductory course will bring the language learner basics of Mongolian language and will highlight attractions of Mongolia and its culture. The course focuses primarily on language teaching and language skills. Yet in the case of Asian languages it is always necessary knowledge of cultural contexts (e.g. the family hierarchy, introduction system, appropriate gifts etc.) that will properly complement language learning and motivate students to study. The aim of teacher is to show students the path to a new culture through language, which will be activated in lessons.
Prerequisites
1. Introductory lesson: course content, discussion/questionnaire - learner's motivation Introduction to language: integration of Mongolian into language and cultural context Phonetics: pronunciation; Writing system Simple Dialogue: greetings, introductions 2. Vocabulary: names of countries and continents, nationalities, numbers Dialogue: introduction of persons 3. Practice: introduction of persons Grammar: question: What are you doing? and answers by using the new vocabulary Vocabulary: basic verbs Simple mongolian song (passive vocabulary) 4. Grammar: present, past and future tense Practice: new grammar and vocabulary already mastered (formation of sentences, cloze test) A short dialogue (reading from a paper) 5. Repetition: grammar summary, vocabulary, exercises, cloze tests, active dialogues (scenes) in pairs and/or small groups; debate on cultural topics 6. Introducing Mongolia: regionalization, presentations of natural and cultural monuments Presentation of Mongolian culture (traditions, lifestyle, literature, music, clothing, etc.). 7. Grammar: interrogative sentences, willing/ability; questions How? How much? Why? Where? When?, practicing interrogative sentences Cultural window: repetition of topics from the last lesson 8. Dialogue: invitation for a meal (by using How?, When? Where? What time?) Vocabulary: numbers, hours, days of the week, months, verbal repetition and extension of vocabulary 9. Video: movie, film series, music videos 10. Repetition: grammar summary, vocabulary, exercises, active dialogues (scenes) in pairs or groups 11. Final Test Evaluation of the course, discussion of future motivation to study Mongolian Presentation of cultural specifics on student's request

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

Credits are awarded for meeting attendance, activity in class, short essay and passing final test.
Recommended literature
  • Lubsangdorji, Jugderiin, Vacek, Jaroslav a Štěbeták, Zdeněk, ed. (2004). olloquial Mongolian: an introductory intensive course.. Praha.
  • Šíma, Jiří a Luvsandžav, Čojdžavyn. (1987). Mongolsko-český a česko-mongolský kapesní slovník. Praha.
  • Šíma, Jiří, Janešová, Jarmila a Prokopová, Libuše. (1987). Česko-mongolská konverzace. Praha.


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