major & minor programs

Lithuanian residents will be placed in the appropriate level language courses based on a proficiency exam. Non-Lithuanian students must take Introduction to Lithuanian I but may substitute an approved language or culture course for Introduction to Lithuanian II.

Lithuanian Placement Examinations All students who are residents of Lithuania are required to take a minimum of eight credit hours from the Lithuanian Studies program. According to Lithuanian placement examination results (given each spring at LCC), students will take appropriate required courses. If students are exempted from a required course, they may choose their second course from the Lithuanian Culture and Lithuanian Linguistics electives.

Required Courses
For native speakers:
LTH 201 Lithuanian Language Usage I
LTH 202 Lithuanian Language Usage II

For non-native speakers:
LTH 211 Lithuanian Skills II
LTH 212 Lithuanian Skills III


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elective courses
Culture
LTH 301 Lithuanian Culture History
LTH 302 Baltic People's History
LTH/ENG 303 Contemporary Lithuanian Literature
LTH/REL 315 Theological Themes in Lithuanian Literature

Linguistics
LTH 311 Clerical Documentation and Business Language
LTH 313 Comparative Linguistics (Lithuanian and English)
LTH 314 Stylistic Editing

For non-Lithuanian residents

Required Course :
LTH 101 Introductory Lithuanian I

Additional course:
LTH 102 Introductory Lithuanian II
HIS 221 Baltic History
SOC 315 Intercultural Communication
ENG 271 Introduction to Linguistics
    Or any other language course

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minor A minor in Lithuanian Studies is helpful within whatever profession a person chooses. For Lithuanian residents, effective language usage and an understanding of national culture provide a basis for self-identity. A student can obtain a minor in Lithuanian Studies by taking 24 credits from the culture and linguistics sections.

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Contact Information Radvyda Vaisvylaite, Lithuanian Studies Department Chair
radvyda@lcc.lt

Kretingos 36
LT - 92307 Klaipėda
Lithuania
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