Azbukum '97

Tue Feb 11 09:03:45 UTC 1997

Dear Sir or Madam,

The Centre for Serbian Language and Culture Azbukum  invites you
to spend the Summer 1997 with us in Yugoslavia. We have prepared
12 different courses and many additional programmes which will
open the treasury of Serbian culture, reveal the sound and sign of our
language and bring closer the scent and beauty of the Balkans. Your
interest in us and our culture will be rewarded by an unforgetable
experience
Nata{a Mili}evi}
Director of the Centre Azbukum

COURSE ORGANISATION

The courses will be held from July 21 to August 15. Each course will
last 1 to 4 weeks with each week consisting of 20 lessons, Monday
through Friday (4 lessons of 45 minutes a day). Additional activities,
excursions and gatherings will be offered on  the weekends. Students
may choose any number of courses according to their interests.
Students  whose abilities in the Serbian language would not allow
following a lecture course are recommended to join a basic language
course and/or  attend the course An Outline of Serbian Culture
which will be held in English. Those with an  sufficient knowledge
of Serbian may decide to go onto the specialised language courses
(J51,2,3) or follow the programmes of one, or more, courses in the
culture of the Serbs. All programmes will have  a maximum of 15
students to a group.

SURROUNDINGS AND ACCOMODATION

The whole teaching programme will take place in Sremski Karlovci,
an ancient Serbian cultural centre which has a tradition of high
education that dates back to the beginning of 18th century. The
lessons will be held at the High School of Sremski Karlovci, the first
Serbian high school which has a wide range of audio, video and
computer equipment.Students will be accomodated in Sremski
Karlovci or Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina Province which is in
the North of Yugoslavia and only 20 minutes away from the school
by bus. Both towns are 70 kilometers away from Belgrade, Yugoslav
and Serbian capital city.Both Sremski Karlovci and Novi Sad lie on
the greatest European river, the Danube, and their specific position
offers a wonderful setting for the programme. The beauty and
cultural sights are of the highest calibre. Besides, during the summer
there are many theatre and musical festivals, concerts and exibitions
all over Vojvodina, Serbia and Montenegro. We offer various
excursions to suit everyone's interest.Sremski Karlovci and Novi Sad
have  the leisure facilities of an international holiday resort.
Therefore we organise an extensive selection of sporting activities:
swimming, fishing, tennis, volleyball, horse-riding, fitness training,
etc. There are also social and recreational activities: traditional dance
classes, cuisine or embroidery,  karaoke evenings, video shows,
parties and barbecues, discoteques, etc.

STRUCTURE AND COUSES' DESCRIPTION

A Serbian Language

Basic courses

Beginners (J1)
Lower-Intermediate (J2)
Intermediate (J3)
Advanced (J4)

Specialised courses

Lexicology of the Serbian Language (J51)
Phraseology of the Serbian Language (J52)
Funcional Syntax of the Serbian Language (J53)

B  Culture of the Serbs

Survey of Serbian Literature (K1)
Contemporary Serbian Fiction from Crnjanski to Pavi}: 1921-1996.
(K11)
History of the Serbs (K3)
Serbian Ethnology (K4)
An Outline of Serbian Culture (K5)

SERBIAN LANGUAGE

BASIC LANGUAGE COURSES (J1 - J4)

Language  courses are based on the intensive study of grammar
structures and vocabulary, development of oral communication
skills, written, audio and video comprehension as well as progressive
practice in writing skills, and guided conversations.  The cirriculum
will be supplemented by grammar drills and excerscises on
computers.The first day will start with a diagnostic test to establish
your level of knowledge of the Serbian language. According to your
ability, you will be placed into a group with other students whose
language skills are similar to your own. There are four basic levels:
Beginners (J1), Lower-Intermediate (J2), Intermediate (J3)  and
Advanced (J4).The last day of studies is reserved for the Final
Exam. The examination mark will be stated in the Azbukum Course
Certificate.

SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES (J51,J52,J53)

These courses are designed for lecturers, upperclassmen or
postgraduates who wish to expand their knowledge of the Serbian
language.  Through the courses offered, the students will have the
unique opportunity to examine the language by focusing on its
specific aspects through specially devised curricula. Besides the
lectures and practical work, students will write a paper on either a
topic suggested by their professors or on one that  suits their
particular field of study.In order to create this paper, students will be
assigned a mentor professor who will consult frequently with them
and assist in the creation process.  In this four-weeks summer
programme, the specialized language courses are scheduled in such a
way that will enable students to take one, two, or even all three
courses as well as allowing the ability to combine them with the
courses in Serbian culture.

SERBIAN LEXICOLOGY (J51)

Aim:    Enriching vocabulary and investigating word formations
as well as following the history of creation of Serbian (Serbo-Croat)
dictionaries. Testing of the previous knowledge and learning new
information will be administered through lexicographical exercises.
This is a very useful course for current translators.
Lecturer:       Du{anka Vuki}evi}, MA, Teachers' Faculty, University of
Novi Sad at Sombor

SERBIAN  PHRASEOLOGY (J52)

Aim:    Acquiring the most interesting  phrasal expressions,
divided into the groups that describe man, his characteristics and
activities.  By discovering the etymology and history of certain
expressions, students will encounter the historical, religious and
cultural features of the Serbs and their language. In order to properly
implement these new phrasal expressions into the students
vocabularies, these expressions and patterns will be presented within
the context in which their function and style are most accurately
exemplified.
Lecturer:       Dragana Mr{evi}-Radovi}, Ph.D., Faculty of Philology,
University of Belgrade

FUNCTIONAL SYNTAX OF SERBIAN LANGUAGE (J53)

Aim:    Acquisition of knowledge about the basic syntactical
characteristics of the Serbian language as examined from the
functional aspect.  Besides the syntactical patterns and models for
expressing certain meanings,  the relationships within the system will
be also examined.  Special topics explored will include: agens and
agentive meanings, active/passive sentence structure and the
structure of complex/compound sentences with coordinated and
subordinated relations.
Lecturer:       Vera Vasif, Ph.D., Faculty of Philosophy,  University of
Novi Sad

COURSES IN SERBIAN CULTURE

SURVEY OF SERBIAN LITERATURE (K1)

This course offers insight into the eight century history of Serbian
Literature (12 to 20 century). Following the path from oral tradition
to postmodernism, the most important moments, writers and their
works will be presented.  Thus, the place and role of Serbian
Literature within the context of European and  world literature will
become apparent.  In order to best convey the topic of Serbian
literature, lectures will be enriched by a considerable amount of
texts, manuscript presentations,and  audio and video
materials.Lecturers: Marija Kleut, Ph.D., Faculty of Philosophy,
University of Novi Sad; Milivoj Nenin, Ph.D., Faculty of
Philosophy, University of Novi Sad; Svetlana Tomin, MA, Faculty
of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad

CONTEMPORARY SERBIAN PROSE FROM CRNJANSKI TO
PAVI]
(1921-1996) (K11)

This course aims to show the highest level of contemporary Serbian
prose of this century, as well as the radical changes it has
experienced, both in its genre system and the production model s
frames. It is a fact that, in the past seven decades, Serbian prose has
reached a considerable level of respect which the international
reception of its greatest representatives- Crnjanski, Andri} (Nobel
Prize,1961), Ki{, Pavi} or Peki}, testify the best. Besides the ex
cathedra lectures, there will be other methods of  presentation, such
as through film projections, plays, audio (interviews,etc.), TV and
various visual works (paintings)  which are closely related to the
works of the most well-known of Serbian writers.
Lecturer:       Sava Damjanov, Ph.D., Faculty of Philosophy, University
of Novi Sad

HISTORY OF THE SERBS (K3)

By giving a summary of Serbian history, this course aims to inform
students about the most important periods, processes and people.
Thus, students will acquire clearer insight into the context which not
dealt would unable understanding different aspects of Serbian
culture. Therefore the focus will be on comparative approach to the
general historical and cultural movements.
Lecturer: Biljana [imunovi}, M.A., Faculty of Philosopy, University
of Novi Sad

SERBIAN ETHNOLOGY (K4)

The course will explore tradition, beliefs, customs and legends of the
Serbs, focusing on the mithology and seasonal folk customs
particularly emphasising the vitality of surviving folk practices in
their social context. An overall view of the religion of the SErbs
(from their settlements to the Balkans until nowdays) will also be
presented, with particular reference to those people and peoriods of
most strategic importance in thought and action.
Lecturer:       Ljubinko Radenkovi}, Ph.D., Serbian Academy of
Sciences and Arts, Tamara Markovi}, BA, Belgrade

AN OUTLINE OF SERBIAN CULTURE (K5)

This is the only course held in English and it is created for those
interested in the cultural heritage of the Serbs but do not have the
language ability to follow a course in Serbian. Using  the stereotypes
and connotations connected with the word  Serb  as a starting point,
the root principles of the foundation and formation of the Serbian
identity will be closely examined.  The most important topics within
the history, tradition and customs will be presented, pointing out
original aspects as well as the   influences from Oriental and Western
civilizations. Architecture, paintings and sculpture will be also
presented, especially within the context of religion. A short review of
the literary history, focusing on the greatest writers, will be offered
as well.

Curriculum Advisors:

Jasmina Grkovi}-Major, Ph.D., Faculty of Philosophy, University of
Novi Sad;
Sava Damjanov, Ph.D., Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi
Sad;
Marija Kleut, Ph.D., Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad;
Ljubinko Radenkovi}, Ph.D., Serbian Academy of Sciences and
Arts, Belgrade

Lecturer:

Nata{a Mili}evi}, BA

NOTICE
1. At the end of the course(-s) students will get the Certificate of
Attendance.
2. The AZBUKUM Centre reserves the right in every case at its
discretion and for any reason to alter or not offer courses or part of
courses.
3. Courses with less than five student will not be held.
4. The AZBUKUM Centre operates all year round and offer its
courses at individual or group requests, depending on your interests
and the most suitable period.

For all further information, please contact AZBUKUM.

Address:  Centre for Serbian Language and Culture AZBUKUM,
Dragi{e Bra{ovana 18, 21000 Novi Sad, Yugoslavia
Telephone/Facsimile: + 381 21 58 838
E-Mail: azb at EUnet.yu
Web: http://www.amu.edu.pl/~sipkadan/azbukum.htm