Ideally, in this course you should
 Learn everything about South Slavic linguistics you always
wanted to know, but were afraid to ask.  
 Become familiar with 4 to 8 South Slavic languages (the number
depends on your political sympathies).

Course Requirements

     The course meets once a week: M 12:30-1:50.  Attendance, of
course, is mandatory.  We plan to cover a lot of ground in every
class meeting, so try not to miss class.  If you have to miss a
class, please call me or send a message through the appropriate
channels.  

     Papers:  You will be asked to write a 10-15 page research
paper to be handed in on the last day of class.  The topics will
be agreed upon in advance, and I would like each of you to come
and see me before the end of October to discuss your paper
topics.

     Examinations:  Since this is officially a reading course,
there will be no final examination in the course.  

     Oral presentations:  Each student will be required to make
several oral presentations during the course of the semester. 
Presentations will be limited to a mere 20 minutes.  One of the
presentations will be on the subject of your paper.  These
presentations will be made during the month of November, and we
will all give our input and suggestions so as to help you in the
writing of your paper.

     Weekly readings and exercises:  Reading assignments are
assigned from week to week.  In addition, there will be several
translation exercises/texts which you will be asked to complete
at home, and some problem sets to solve.