Fall 1998 R. Greenberg MACD 101, Elementary Macedonian About the Course Goals of the course: This course assumes no previous knowledge of a Slavic language. Our goal is to work in all areas of language proficiency -- speaking, reading, listening comprehension, and writing. We will also use the language as a medium for learning about Macedonia, its people and culture. Course materials: We are fortunate to be the sole recipients of a brand new textbook which is soon to be published. We have received special permission from the author, Prof. Christina Kramer of the University of Toronto. Prof. Kramer received her PhD at UNC, a university with a proud tradition in the teaching of Macedonian! The textbook is available in a "sneak preview" version at Copytron at the corner of Franklin and Columbia. The copies should be ready on August 19th. Prof. Kramer is developing a CD-ROM to go along with the course, and I am hopeful that during either MACD 101 or 102 we will be able to purchase copies of this supplement to the textbook. Course requirements: We will strive to cover 8 chapters of the Kramer book this semester. There will be quizzes after lessons 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. The midterm will cover lessons 1-4. The final examination will be comprehensive and cover all the material taught in the course. Course Syllabus Wednesday, Aug. 19 Introduction to the course. Macedonian: Language born in controversy Macedonian: General characteristics Where is Macedonia? Who are the Macedonians? The Macedonian alphabet. Pronunciation of Macedonian. Assignment: Purchase the photocopies at Copytron. Read 1.1-1.4. Read all the Macedonian words out loud in exercises 1, 2, 3. Monday, Aug. 24 Lesson 1. Pronunciation. Go over exercises in section 1.2. Voiced and voiceless consonants. Macedonian fixed accent and exceptions, ex. 5. Read cognates, ex. 6. Order of the letters in the alphabet </plaintext>