The American University of Central Asia
Summer language program 2012
Intensive Beginner’sUzbek
3 credits (undergraduate)—6 credits (graduate)
Teacher:Makhliyo Nazarova
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Length of course:8weeks (140 hours)
-Course Description and Objectives:
The beginner’s Uzbek summer intensive will cover a year’s worth of language study (2 semesters) in 8 weeks. It will provide students with a general knowledge of the Uzbek Language as it is spokenand written today. It will familiarize students with the Uzbek alphabets and general phrases for real-lifeconversations and daily routines. Since communication in a foreign language requires anunderstanding of key vocabulary our activities will include talking about family, describingpeople and objects, talking about past events, defining climate, food, and several other activities.Throughout the course, the practice of language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, andwriting will be stressed. During class students will be exposed to authentic materials, such asvideo clips and pictures showing the real cultural life of the Uzbek people.
By the end of the language course, you should be able
to read texts on familiar topics and understand the main ideas
to speak about basic transactions related to daily life orally and in writing, and initiateand sustain conversations on a number of topics
to understand native speakers in familiar context
to write short stories and essays in Uzbek
-Attention!Due to the rapid pace and condensed nature of the course, it is imperative that students:
- Not be late for class. Tardiness is not allowed.
- Not miss class without a valid reason. Your absence will result in an “F” grade.
- Complete all written and oral work
- Be disciplined and actively participate during class
-Course Materials:
A. Rafiev, T.O’zturk, D.Nuriddinova: Chet elliklar uchun o’zbek tili. Toshkent, 1997.
B. Mengliyev, O’. Kholiyorov, “O’zbektilidan Universal Qo’llanma”.Toshkent, 2008
-Grading:
Attendance and Participation (20%)
Attendance is required and will form a part of your final grade. Success in foreign language
study depends on regular attendance, sound preparation, and full participation in class.
Homework (25%)
You will have homework each night. Homework is due at the beginning of class. Late
assignments and failure to turn in your assignments will reduce your homework grade.
homework will include workbook and textbook exercises, short compositions, preparation of
study materials and short stories with sample sentences.
Tests and Quizzes (25%)
All non-scheduled quizzes will be announced at least one day in advance.
Presentations (10%)
This is a 5-7 minute exercise in speaking, rather than reading. You will receive a topic for your
presentation every Monday and present it every Friday. Write yourself a simplified outline as a
prompt. Use in your presentation as much of the vocabulary and grammar we have learned as
possible.
Midcourse and Final Exam (each 10%)
The exams will contact several types of questions (e.g. multiple choice tests, true and false and
fill in the blank questions).
Course Calendar
Week 1
Learning Uzbek Language
Uzbek Alphabet; Pronunciation of sounds; Marked Sounds
Greetings and Leave Takings
Personal pronouns; Personal endings; Question suffix
Week 2
Introductions
Introducing yourself and others. Talking about where you are from and what languages you
speak. Asking and answering questions about how you feel.
Talking about Uzbekistan and different ethnicities that live there.
Numbers 0-10; Question words; Negative sentences; Plural form of nouns; Personal and
Demonstrative Pronouns; ending – dan
Classroom objects
Expressing availability. Discussing the things you see in the classroom. Describing people and
objects.
Week 3
Location and Directions
Giving and asking for directions. Discussing classroom expressions.
Giving commands and requests.
Adjectives and Nouns; Nationality, endings – dan and – lik; Commands and requests; Specific
Object;
Daily routines
Talking about your daily routine. Asking and answering questions about yourself and people
around you. Days and months, adverbs of time and frequency.
Case endings – ga and – da; Simple verbs; Present-future Tense; Giving and asking for
directions; Professions
Family
Talking about immediate and extended family.Describing your family members. Talking about
things you have.
Possessive form of nouns and pronouns; Irregular nouns;
Midcourse Exam
Week 4
Describing people and objects
Describing your family members and other people.Comparing different things. Talking about
age. Asking and answering questions about the specific location of things and people.
Comparative and superlative adjectives; numbers above 10.Specific location.
Past events
Talking about past events. Asking and answering questions about things that happened in past.
Talking about outstanding people in the history of Uzbekistan.Talking about biographies.
Schooling in Uzbekistan.
Past Tense; Adverbs; ending –dagi.Past Tense with Personal endings.
Week 5
At the Bazaar
Discussing food. Buying and bargaining in the bazaar. Complaining about food. Uzbek food and
table etiquette.
Food vocabulary; Ordinal Numbers; bor and yo’q; kerak;
Compound verbs
At the Restaurant
Ordering and buying food. Being a host and a guest. Talking about superstitions in Uzbek
culture. Do’s and don’ts in Uzbek culture.
- li and – siz; suffixes forming adjectives; using “bo’lmoq” in past and future. “Modal” verbsshould
and must.
Week 6
Holidays
Talking about Uzbek and American holidays.Discussing popular holiday activities.
Narrative; Direct and reported speech.
Week 7
Topic to be decided by teacher.
Week 8
Review
Final Exam