BOS112 Spoken Bosnian II
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Faculty of Education
Dženana Bračković
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
Students should learn basic features of the Bosnian language as a foreign language at the level of initial intermediate course that represents a basic knowledge of the characteristics of the Bosnian spoken and written language; Active usage of the Bosnian language as a foreign language;
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Prof. Dr. Mirzana Pašić Kodrić & Dženana Uzunović, MA: "Spoken Bosnian II" (Available in IUS Copy Store & Online in Microsoft 365 - Teams)
Additional Literature
1. Elias-Bursac, Ellen, Alexander, Ronelle: "Bosnian,"Croatian, Serbian, a Textbook: With Exercises and Basic Grammar", University of Wisconsin Press, 2010 2. Elias-Bursac, Ellen, Alexander, Ronelle: "Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Audio Supplement: To Accompany Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, a Textbook", University of Wisconsin Press, 2006 3. Mayhew, Anila, Alexander, Ronelle: "Eastern Europe Phrasebook & Dictionary" (Paperback), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Ireland, 2019.Teaching Methods
Class discussions with examples
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Team assigments
Team projects that involve real data, computer analysis, summary, interpretation and reporting
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revision:Personal pronouns, Gender, Singular/Plural, Vocabulary, Cases, Tenses (Who is your best Bosnian friend this year?) | |
| 2 | Ordinal numbers, dates & cases | 3 – 5 Textbook |
| 3 | Genitive and Accusative case (More on national food & drinks) | 6 – 11 Textbook |
| 4 | The question and negative form of verbs, Vocabulary practice | 12 – 16 Textbook |
| 5 | Dative case (Instagram, FB, Tik-Tok) | 17 – 18 Textbook |
| 6 | More about Present Tense, Future and Past Tense in Bosnian language | 19 – 22 Textbook |
| 7 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 8 | Comparison of adjectives (Bosnia & Turkiye – what is the same?) | 23 – 27 Textbook |
| 9 | The Imperative | 28 – 31 Textbook |
| 10 | The Instrumental case | 32 – 35 Textbook |
| 11 | The Locative case | 36– 37 Textbook |
| 12 | The Locative case & Accusative case with prepositions | 38 – 40 Textbook |
| 13 | Revision: All cases in Bosnian language | |
| 14 | Revision: All tenses in Bosnian language | |
| 15 | Review & Final Exam |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS112.1 | Course | Monday 12:00 - 13:50 | A F1.23 | - | - |
| BOS112.2 | Course | Monday 15:00 - 16:50 | B F2.17 | - | - |
| BOS112.3 | Course | Tuesday 12:00 - 13:50 | B F1.8 | - | - |
| BOS112.4 | Course | Tuesday 16:00 - 17:50 | A F1.26 | - | - |
| BOS112.5 | Course | Monday 09:00 - 10:50 | A F1.26 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 12:00 | ||
| Friday | 12:00 - 13:00 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 4 5
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 4 5
Assignments / Oral Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 3 ECTS credit course corresponds to 75 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)
Assignments /Oral Exam
26 hours ⏳ (13 week × 2 h)
Studying for the midterm exam
10 hours ⏳ (5 week × 2 h)
Final Exam Study
10 hours ⏳ (5 week × 2 h)
Organising and delivering presentation
1 hours ⏳ (1 week × 1 h)
75 Total Workload Hours
3 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [BOS112] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| BOS112 | Spoken Bosnian II | 0 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | BOS111 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Dženana Bračković | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 11:00-12:00 Friday: 12:00-13:00 |
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| dzbrackovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | Students should learn basic features of the Bosnian language as a foreign language at the level of initial intermediate course that represents a basic knowledge of the characteristics of the Bosnian spoken and written language; Active usage of the Bosnian language as a foreign language; | |||||||||
| Textbook | Prof. Dr. Mirzana Pašić Kodrić & Dženana Uzunović, MA: "Spoken Bosnian II" (Available in IUS Copy Store & Online in Microsoft 365 - Teams) | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Class discussions with examples. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. Team assigments. Team projects that involve real data, computer analysis, summary, interpretation and reporting. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Revision:Personal pronouns, Gender, Singular/Plural, Vocabulary, Cases, Tenses (Who is your best Bosnian friend this year?) | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Ordinal numbers, dates & cases | 3 – 5 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Genitive and Accusative case (More on national food & drinks) | 6 – 11 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 4 | The question and negative form of verbs, Vocabulary practice | 12 – 16 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Dative case (Instagram, FB, Tik-Tok) | 17 – 18 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 6 | More about Present Tense, Future and Past Tense in Bosnian language | 19 – 22 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 7 | MIDTERM EXAM | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Comparison of adjectives (Bosnia & Turkiye – what is the same?) | 23 – 27 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 9 | The Imperative | 28 – 31 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 10 | The Instrumental case | 32 – 35 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 11 | The Locative case | 36– 37 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 12 | The Locative case & Accusative case with prepositions | 38 – 40 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Revision: All cases in Bosnian language | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Revision: All tenses in Bosnian language | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Review & Final Exam | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 2, 4, 5, | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 40 | 2, 4, 5, | Not Allowed | |
| Assignments / Oral Exam | 1 | 20 | 2, 4, 5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 2 | 14 | 28 | Assignments /Oral Exam | 2 | 13 | 26 | |||
| Studying for the midterm exam | 2 | 5 | 10 | Final Exam Study | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Organising and delivering presentation | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 75 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 3 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 27/02/2026 | |||||||||