Olha Tytarenko joined the Yale faculty in spring 2024 with the intention of introducing a formal Ukrainian language program at the University. In the fall semester, the Slavic Languages and Literatures department offered the first-ever Elementary Ukrainian I course, the first half of a year-long introduction to the language.
“This course represents a significant step toward embedding Ukrainian studies into Yale’s
broader curriculum, ensuring that students can explore Ukraine’s history and culture through multiple disciplinary lenses,” said Tytarenko, who teaches “Elementary Ukrainian” and spearheaded the program’s creation.
The “Elementary Ukrainian” course, like many of Yale’s other intensive language courses, meets every day for 50 minutes. Students describe the coursework as “rigorous” but rewarding.
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