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Lviv, Ukraine

School Of U krainian L anguage & C u l t u re

Founded in 2002, School of Ukrainian Language and Culture has become one of the most prestigious

providers of Ukrainian language and culture education in Ukraine for foreigners. The academic courses offered include both intensive and

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School of Ukrainian Language and Culture

PROGRAMS Summer Ukrainian Language and Culture Program Spring Ukrainian Language and Culture Program Fall Ukrainian Language and Culture Program

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COURSES Short-Term Study Courses in Ukraine Cultural Courses in Ukraine Individual Ukrainian Courses Specialized Ukrainian Courses ONLINE COURSES Online Individual and Group Ukrainian Courses

14 Language Profile 17 Textbooks 18 How to Enroll 19 Study Facilities and Accommodations

non-intensive Ukrainian language

classes, semester abroad programs, summer schools, Ukrainian lessons for individuals, online Ukrainian lessons, study group trips, and an internship program. The School's programs provide a unique opportunity to learn about Ukraine's

language, culture, and modern life

firsthand. Lviv is known as the cultural center of Ukraine, and so the city is

perfect for complete immersion into the country and its traditions, accelerating acquisition of the language.

“

After the program was over, I didn’t want to leave the UCU or Lviv.

The city’s history and culture is so

rich and I am so grateful that UCU’s program exposed me to them. – Larry Tremsky, New York

”

Summer

Language &

Culture

Ukrainian Program The Summer Ukrainian Language and Culture Program is the largest and most prestigious Ukrainian as a foreign language program in Ukraine, welcoming about hundred students from

Cultural Program

Academic Program Language classes are offered at proficiency levels ranging from beginner to advanced, and each session can be done at two levels of intensity: standard and intensive. Each day, every student meets one-on-one with a native-speaking tutor who also, if needed, accompanies the student on evening activities and excursions to maximize language practice. The Summer Program consists of two threeweek sessions. Students may enroll in any of the sessions, for anywhere between two and six weeks total. Participants are eligible to obtain academic credits upon successful completion of the course and passing the final exam.

Outside of the classroom, a supplementary

social activities program is designed to make the process of learning Ukrainian interactive and fun. The School organizes visits to Lviv’s

finest museums, concert halls and theaters, as well as field trips within the city and

surrounding area. Students are given a unique opportunity to meet with prominent figures of Ukrainian cultural and political life and see

masterpieces of Ukrainian art and architecture.

over twenty countries each summer. The Summer Program is a unique combination of academics and culture. Each day consists of Ukrainian language classes, one-on-one tutoring, workshops or lecture about Ukrainian history, politics, economy, art, culture or contemporary issues. Evening and weekend excursions are also a part of the program.

Our program is a perfect balance of learning and fun! Eligibility requirements

PROGRAM AT GLANCE

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Daily Ukrainian language classes

Dance workshops

Cultural program – activities, excursions,

Folk crafts masterclasses

The summer program was the best decision

Accommodations

Visits to galleries and museums

I got to take classes every morning, speak with

Pre-departure information

city center and practice speaking with locals

24/7 Support

• Kyiv

6 levels of language courses

• Zakarpattia

University Credits

• Kamianets-Podilskyi & Khotyn

“

Must be

One-to-one tutoring with native speakers

Cooking workshops

and weekend trips

Theater performances and concerts

I could have made to improve my Ukrainian.

English-speaking resident director

Folk craft masterclasses

a tutor every afternoon, and then go into the

Airport, train, and bus station pickup service

every night. I love UCU! - Lida Mazuryk, California

age 17 or older

”

WEEKEND TRIPS TO:

2 sessions from 2 to 6 weeks long

• Carpathian Mountains

2 levels of intensity

• Lutsk

Spring | Fall

Ukrainian Program The Spring/Fall Ukrainian Programs are a three-week intensive course that provides a rigorous study of the Ukrainian language, as well as a diverse cultural program.

Participants develop and practice core language skills –speaking, reading, listening and writing – while acquiring and mastering grammar and new vocabulary. The course syllabus is adapted to the needs of the participants and their language level, determined by a placement test on the first day of the program. Small class sizes (ranging from 3-7 people) allow for greater levels of attention from the instructor, further ensuring effective language acquisition.

The cultural program includes tours of Lviv and its various museums and exhibitions, concerts, theater performances, traditional workshops (cooking, art, etc.), film screenings, lectures about Ukrainian politics, history, and current events, as well as a weekend excursion outside the city. Not only do participants become fully immersed in the language and culture in the most Ukrainian-speaking city in the country, but they also get to experience a unique time of year in Ukraine.

• 3-week intensive program running in May/October • 60 hours of Ukrainian language lessons • 30 hours of cultural programming • 14 hours of individual tutoring with native speakers • Weekend excursion to another city in Ukraine • University credits SERVICES

Participants are eligible to obtain academic credits, and those

• Tuition • Accommodations

the program.

• Evening and weekend excursions

who pass the final exam receive a diploma upon completion of

PROGRAM AT GLANCE

• Ukrainian language classes and individual tutors • Pickup service from the airport, train, or bus station • Meals (breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday)

Short-Term Study Courses in Ukraine School of Ukrainian Language and Culture and the International Department at the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) offer short-term study courses in Ukraine to universities and groups visiting Ukraine for a short time.

PROGRAM AT GLANCE

The courses are intensive programs designed to offer participants the opportunity to experience the history, art, religion, politics, business, and culture of Ukraine firsthand. Each itinerary spans one to two weeks, and is designed to meet the needs and focus of the visiting group. UCU’s staff, fluent in English, will work with groups to prepare an individualized itinerary, which can include full programs in Lviv and the surrounding area, split time between Lviv and Kyiv, or highlight other cities in Ukraine.

• Focus on the history, politics,

The program includes lectures, cultural excursions, and activities led by UCU's leading professors. All activities may be conducted in English or Ukrainian. For groups interested in language study, language classes can also be arranged. All language classes are taught by native speakers with full qualifications to teach Ukrainian as a foreign language, and are an excellent way for groups to completely immerse themselves in the culture. Tours can be arranged for any time of the year, and are ideal for high schools, universities, Ukrainian groups, alumni associations, organizations, and religious groups.

• 1-2 week tours • Individualized and customizable itineraries business, art, religion, language, and culture of Ukraine • Ideal for high schools, universities, Ukrainian groups, alumni associations, religious groups SERVICES • Tuition • Accommodation • English-speaking resident director and staff • Airport transfers • On-site transportation • Customized itinerary • Pre-departure travel and program information • Meals (breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday)

Cultural Courses in Ukraine School of Ukrainian Language and Culture offers Ukrainian cultural courses to universities and groups interested in visiting Ukraine for a short time.

PROGRAM AT GLANCE

This is an intensive program designed to offer participants the opportunity to experience the culture, art, customs and traditions of Ukraine firsthand. Each itinerary spans one to five weeks long, and is designed to meet the needs and focus of the visiting group. UCU’s staff, fluent in English, will work with groups to prepare an individualized itinerary, which can include spring/summer/fall/winter programs in Lviv and the surrounding area, split time between Lviv and Kyiv, or highlight other cities in Ukraine.

SERVICES

The program includes lectures led by UCU’s leading professors, cultural excursions, workshops, weekend trips outside Lviv. All activities may be conducted in English or Ukrainian.

• Focus on Ukrainian culture

• Tuition • Accommodation • English-speaking resident director and staff • Airport transfers • On-site transportation • Customized itinerary • Pre-departure travel and program information • Meals (breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday)

Tours can be arranged at any time of the year, and are ideal for high schools, universities, Ukrainian groups, alumni associations, organizations, and religious groups. Ukrainian cultural courses include: accommodation, food, office space, airport transfers, English-speaking resident director and staff, on-site transportation, customized itinerary, pre-departure travel and program information.

Individual Ukrainian Courses Individual Ukrainian courses are highly personalized and designed to improve Ukrainian communication skills. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the skills and confidence to communicate in Ukrainian with friends, colleagues, clients, and suppliers.

These courses are suitable for people with a variety of needs and situations: • Those doing business in Ukraine • Those who have been relocated to a Ukrainian-speaking

region and wish to prepare for their assignment

• Pre-arrival information

speakers who wish to build rapport and strengthen

• Excursions

• Professionals conducting regular business with Ukrainian relationships with their colleagues • Representatives of government and non-governmental organizations working in a Ukrainian-speaking region who need to be able toc ommunicate at all levels Individual Ukrainian language training courses are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We offer a variety of training formats, from intensive weeklong courses to extensive modular lessons. Our participants have included translators,

• Accommodation • Airport transportation services

Specialized Courses

In addition to individual Ukrainian courses,

we offer specialized courses designed specifically

for those groups who most commonly require Ukrainian language skills.

Governmental Courses Useful for diplomats and members of governmental and non-governmental organizations who are living in Ukraine, governmental courses provide students with the vocabulary and conversational skills needed to communicate during their time in Ukraine. Business Courses Created for those who conduct business in Ukraine, business courses will focus on career-related vocabulary and grammar. Academic Courses Academic-focused courses will give students the language skills needed to function in a university or other academic setting – communicating with professors, fellow students, and administrators.

PROGRAM AT GLANCE • Intensive and non-intensive language lessons • One-on-one tutoring • 6 levels of language courses • On-site classes at prestigious UCU Campus • University ECTS credits SUPPORT • Pre-arrival information • Accommodation • Excursions • Airport transportation services

The content and format of individual Ukrainian language training course depend on and are tailored to profession, proficiency in Ukrainian, and course and personal objectives. Regardless of level, key areas emphasized in all the courses include spoken fluency, listening skills, pronunciation and accent, reading skills, telephone communication skills, email communication skills, sector-specific terminology, and presentation and negotiation skills.

diplomats, academic teachers, and employees of international corporations.

Online Learning Individual & Group

Online learning courses are offered for people who wish to learn the Ukrainian language from the comfort of their home or office. For individuals who want to improve their Ukrainian language skills but cannot come to Ukraine, online learning provides the opportunity to learn Ukrainian within a highly individualized and flexible program.

The lessons can have any focus - conversation, vocabulary training, grammar and syntax, preparation for a special occasion, business needs, or additional speaking practice. During real time online language lessons, students are also taught correct pronunciation.

To learn Ukrainian, online learning students only need an Internet connection, headphones, and motivation!

Listening to and speaking with native-speaking teachers is the best way to reduce a learner's accent. Skype also has a chat option, which is helpful in working on a student's reading and writing skills.

Courses are taught via the Internet – students and teachers create a study schedule and meet using Skype. Every course is tailored to the student's specific needs in order to maximize motivation and offer a more effective learning experience.

To start, you simply need: Headphones and a computer with a good Internet connection &

Skype downloaded to your computer

The first orientation lesson is free! Lessons are taught during the business week, Monday through Friday, in Ukrainian time, GMT+2h.

PROGRAM AT GLANCE • Language individual & group lessons • Flexible schedule

• Customizable course focus and material • 4 levels of language proficiency • University credits TO ENROLL IN ONLINE LEARNING, STUDENTS NEED: • Internet • Skype

“

My online Ukrainian classes were excellent! I run a small business and have employees

in Ukraine. The course improved my language by leaps and bounds. I think my Ukrainian

employees were very surprised at how much I had improved

”

– Dan, Toronto, Canada.

GRADES

Language Profile because this results in faster language acquisition and fluency development.

Courses cater to students of all levels, and course materials are customized to accommodate individual needs. Academic credits are transferable to most North American, European, and Australian colleges and universities.

CEFR

ACTFL

Proficiency

Superior

Advanced

Advanced High

Upper-Intermediate

Advanced Mid

Intermediate

Advanced Low

Elementary

Intermediate (Low/Mid/High)

Beginner

Novice (Low/Mid/High)

All courses in Ukrainian language are structured in accordance with the level specifications defined in the European Council document Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): Learning, Teaching, Assessment and their correlation with ACTFL levels.

is a result of the following scores: weekly test - 30% homework and participation in class - 20% weekly presentation (public speaking) - 10% final examination - 40%

COMMON REFERENCE LEVELS:

according to Common European Framework of Languages

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources,

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and

teaching methods,

and most of the teaching aids

never hesitating to teach

and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and

Ukrainian is impossible without

a firm grammatical foundation.

in teaching Ukrainian as a

We emphasize the need of

methodological studies and the

language skills, including

foreign language. As a result of extensive practical experience of our teachers, we have

worked out our own method of teaching Ukrainian, which is of

an eclectic character. For many years we have been strong

advocates of the

parallel work on developing all

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where

the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related

levels. They present interesting

family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can

basis with students of different

to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and

and challenging level-

appropriate lessons. Students are consistently taught and

should be made of our task –

that Ukrainian learned in the

focused on social interaction

an everyday setting.

and teamwork.

options.

as working on an individual

encouraged to use what they

and project-oriented approach,

quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various

language. Their backgrounds

writing. Among the applied methods special mention

spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on

Independent User

extensive experience in teaching

include teaching groups as well

Effective communication in

School is a leading institution

qualified professionals with

our students needed it.

School of Ukrainian

Language and Culture. The

All teachers at the School are

Ukrainian as a foreign

explicitly and cognitively – if

professional purposes. Can produce clear, well- structured, detailed

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete

functional grammar – even

used during the courses have

been developed by the staff of

foreign language teaching,

use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and

patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

learn in conversation, ensuring

classroom can be applied in

communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate

Basic User

curriculum and syllabi,

spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can

text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational

PROGRAMS AND THE METHOD communicative approach in

Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, situations.

The Ukrainian language

reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex

Proficient User

The School uses a proven, effective, task-based approach to learning. Communication is the central feature of language acquisition, but each lesson is aimed at the development of all language skills including speaking, listening, writing, and reading. All teachers speak foreign languages, but make a point of using only Ukrainian in class, even at lower levels,

The final grade for all language courses

environment and matters in areas of immediate need. Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.

Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Textbooks Students learning Ukrainian at the UCU will be taught with the "Yabluko" Textbook series, developed by School of Ukrainian Language and Culture. They were written by a team of educators using the latest Westernstyle language learning methodology, and have been tested by international students of the UCU since 2010.

THE TEXTBOOKS HAVE THREE LEVELS OF LEARNING:

Elementary (A1 – A2)

Intermediate (B1 – B2)

Advanced (C1)

FEATURES INCLUDE: A "language in context” approach, which incorporates vocabulary and grammar into real life situations A unique method of pronunciation assistance, especially helpful for language learners new to the Cyrillic alphabet Systematic vocabulary work within each unit and end-of-unit wordlists A comprehensive grammar reference section Readings that focus on Ukrainian life and culture A website with 118 listening activities, each corresponding with a textbook lesson A workbook with 115 pages of practice exercises

School facilities

How to Enroll

School of Ukrainian Language and Culture is located just outside of the Lviv city center, easily reachable by Lviv public transportation and UCU shuttle. The campus is newly renovated, modern, and fully equipped.

It is essential that you choose a program/course and type of accommodation

that exactly meets your needs and interests

Each classroom has audio and video units, satellite TV, and free WiFi. The school also has the latest multimedia, computer, video, and audio capabilities. There is a fully functioning computer lab available to all students, as well as a spacious auditorium where various events are held. This auditorium is often utilized for the cultural portion of our Ukrainian programs, where different lectures, performances, movies, and ceremonies are held.

1 Take your time to browse through our website: www.studyukrainian.org.ua

2 Check the prices and availability

In addition to the school’s technical capabilities, it also houses a full library and chapel, where weekly church services are held. On the ground floor, there is a full service cafeteria where delicious traditional Ukrainian dishes are served daily for students and staff members.

of the course that you are interested in.

3 Contact us by e-mail or telephone with any questions.

When not in class, students can enjoy their free time with a cup of coffee or tea and relax in the common areas found in several places around the school. Free time can also be spent outdoors on the school’s spacious property – there are several shaded benches and a private lake where students can relax or study.

4 Once you have selected a program, complete our ONLINE application and wait for confirmaion (from 1 to 3 days)

Note: Do not book your flights until we have sent you confirmation that the course and accommodation you have requested are available. You can find the applications and a full list of dates and details on our website:

The combination of state-of-the-art classroom facilities and resources for the mind, soul, and body make the school an ideal place for learning.

SCHOOL FACILITY

UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE

• Modern, renovated

• Built in 2012

university campus

• Classrooms have audio/video units and WiFi

• Fully functioning computer lab www.studyukrainian.org.ua

• Multimedia auditorium • Full library

• Chapel with weekly services If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to studyukrainian@ucu.edu.ua

• Full service cafeteria DINING HALL • Serves traditional

Ukrainian food

• Central location

• Private single and double

rooms with full bathroom, refrigerator, and WiFi

• Common kitchen areas

in each section

• Full service cafeteria

• On-site laundry facilities

• Open from 8.00 - 19.30 M-F;

8.00 – 19.00 on weekends

University Residence All students stay at the newly built Collegium Residence. Its central location allows for easy access to Lviv's city center, airport, train station and other UCU campuses. Each room has a private bathroom with shower, refrigerator, ample closet space and shelving, and a workplace area. Each floor has two common kitchen areas equipped with refrigerators, microwave ovens, kettles, and kitchenware. All meals are available 7 days a week in the building's cafeteria as well. All rooms have free WiFi Internet. Laundry facilities are located in the basement.

School of Ukrainian Language & Culture Ukrainian Catholic University st.Kozelnytska, 2 Lviv, 79026, Ukraine Phone: +380 322 409 940 Fax: +380 322 409 950 srudyukrainian@ucu.edu.ua www.studyukrainian.org.ua