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Slovak Studies Program

Martin Votruba

Office hours, Fall 2008: Wednesdays 5-6, Thursdays 5-6

1417 Cathedral of Learning
University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-5705
E-mail:
votruba "at" pitt "dot" edu

Minor in Slovak Studies

 

Slovak Language Option Slovak Culture Option
  • Elementary Slovak 1 - SLOVAK 0010 (4 cr.)
  • Elementary Slovak 2 - SLOVAK 0020 (4 cr.)
  • Intermediate Slovak 3 - SLOVAK 0030 (3 cr.)
  • Intermediate Slovak 4 - SLOVAK 0040 (3 cr.)
  • Advanced Slovak 1 - SLOVAK 0400 (3 cr.)

Both of the following:

  • Elementary Slovak 1 - SLOVAK 0010 (4 cr.)
  • Elementary Slovak 2 - SLOVAK 0020 (4 cr.)

And three of the following (listed with A&S requirements):

  • Intermediate Slovak 3 - SLOVAK 0030 (3 cr.)
  • Slovak, Czech, and Central European Cinema - SLOVAK 0980 (3 cr.)
    • Historical Change
    • W - writing intensive course
    • International/Foreign Culture - regional
    • 2nd Course in Literature, the Arts, or Creative Expression
  • Slovak Transatlantic Cultures - ENGLIT/SLOVAK 0380 (3 cr.)
    • Literature
    • Historical Change
    • W - writing intensive course
    • International/Foreign Culture - regional
  • A Cultural History of Slovakia - SLOVAK 1250 (3 cr.)
    • International/Foreign Culture - regional
  • The Year Communism Crumbled - SLOVAK 1865 (3 cr.)
    • International/Foreign Culture - regional
  • A Survey of Slovak Literature and Culture - SLOVAK 1260 (3 cr.)
  • Slovakia Today - SLOVAK 1270 (3 cr.)

One of the culture courses is taught each semester, but not all are offered regularly. The language courses are always offered in the evening as follows:

  • Fall semester – Elementary 1, Intermediate 3, and Advanced 1
  • Spring semester – Elementary 2, Intermediate 4, and Advanced 2