American University of Central Asia - AUCA

COURSES

REQUIRED COURSES

Kyrgyz for Beginners I
Kyrgyz for Beginners II
Kyrgyz Intermediate I
Kyrgyz Intermediate II

ELECTIVE COURSES

Business Kyrgyz Language
Modern Kyrgyz Language
Kyrgyz Language Through Films
Kyrgyz Language Through Films II
Business Correspondence
Language Aspects in Kyrgyz Culture
The Kyrgyz Language in the Epos “Manas”

KYR 101 Kyrgyz for Beginners I
3 credits
This course provides a command of the language at an elementary level, i.e. command of the language in the selected variety of topics, within the limited lexical and grammatical material. A peculiarity of this level is arranging classes in such a manner that social and cultural needs of the persons studying language are taken into consideration. At this level basics of a language command are being established.

KYR 102 Kyrgyz for Beginners II
3 credits
Prerequisite: KYR 101
The course is characterized by expansion of communication. The list of topics increases, thus covering social, professional and political spheres. Students acquire knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for participation in the educational process, communication in the studied language environment on social themes, and reading adapted literature.

KYR 201 Kyrgyz Intermediate I
3 credits
Prerequisite: KYR 102
Here the leading communication field is professional. A significant place is allocated to communication in the political sphere. This is done through reading and discussion of mass-media materials, TV programs and student statements. To develop written and oral speech, special emphasis is put on creating presentation skills, discussion skills and persuasion skills within the topics discussed.

KYR 202 Kyrgyz Intermediate II
3 credits
Prerequisite: KYR 201
This course is for those who possess the Kyrgyz vocabulary and basic Kyrgyz grammar needed to carry on a conversation in Kyrgyz. Kyrgyz spiritual and material culture and the Kyrgyz language arts are the topics of this class. Students are expected to speak, write and participate in discussions in Kyrgyz. The course is designed to foster an appreciation and understanding of the Kyrgyz culture and expand students’ Kyrgyz vocabulary.

SPECIAL COURSES

KYR 345 Business Kyrgyz Language
3 credits
The course helps to deepen knowledge of the Kyrgyz language, to increase a lexical vocabulary and to use written and oral Kyrgyz language skills in practice.

KYR 350 Modern Kyrgyz Language
3 credits
This practical course covers the modern Kyrgyz language. New words and expressions appear with changes in socio-political life. This course studies scientific and public styles, with an emphasis on economic and legal terms.

KYR 310 Kyrgyz Language through Films
3 credits

KYR 311 Kyrgyz Language through Films II
3 credits
Students receive information not only about the Kyrgyz language, but also about the history of culture of the Kyrgyz people by means of old and new movies. The course materials are adapted to the language proficiency of students.

KYR 340 Business Correspondence
3 credits
The course teaches Kyrgyz language students to prepare official documents and to conduct correspondence according to the Kyrgyz business letter standards.

KYR 346 Language Aspects in Kyrgyz Culture
3 credits
The course has the goal of giving information on the reflection of Kyrgyz culture in the language, and some aspects of the intercultural communications.

KYR 349 The Kyrgyz Language in the Epos “Manas”
3 credits
This course expands knowledge of life, culture and history of Kyrgyz people, using the facts from the epos “Manas.”