{"id":5345,"date":"2022-11-29T09:47:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T11:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/?p=5345"},"modified":"2022-11-29T09:48:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T11:48:38","slug":"kuas-organised-lithuanian-language-and-culture-course-for-ukrainian-citizens-who-came-to-lithuania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archyvas.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/kuas-organised-lithuanian-language-and-culture-course-for-ukrainian-citizens-who-came-to-lithuania\/","title":{"rendered":"KUAS organised Lithuanian language and culture course for Ukrainian citizens who came to Lithuania"},"content":{"rendered":"

Expressing solidarity with Ukraine and aiming to contribute to the integration of Ukrainians in Lithuania, Kaunas University of Applied Sciences (KUAS) invited Ukrainian citizens from 10 September to 30 November to participate in free Lithuanian language and culture courses organised by the Centre of Languages of the Faculty of Arts and Education of Kaunas University of Applied Sciences, financed by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a socially responsible higher education institution, Kaunas University of Applied Sciences took action in the first days of the war in Ukraine by suspending cooperation with the institutions of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, encouraging its community and society to support Ukraine, raising the Ukrainian flag on the Owl Hill as a symbol of solidarity, therefore the organisation of these courses was the next consistent step in providing aid to Ukraine and its citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Willingly learned the Lithuanian language<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

10 students from Ukraine participated in the course. They were introduced to the peculiarities of the Lithuanian language, acquired A1-level writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills in Lithuanian, and learned basic phrases useful in everyday life. They also got acquainted with the symbols of Lithuania, stages of history, ethnoculture, the most important holidays and traditions, modern cultural and political life.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cI had taught the Lithuanian language in various places, for example at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Pozna\u0144 or the University of Illinois in Chicago – Lithuanian language was an optional subject there. Such students are very motivated. Of course, the reasons for learning Lithuanian are different – American students want to learn because they have Lithuanian roots or their second half is connected to Lithuania. Meanwhile, other things are important to Ukrainians – they seek smoother integration or simply want to learn the language of the country that is helping their country in such a difficult period.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the course, students learned new words and phrases, completed written and oral tasks, worked individually and in groups – they came out with a full, meaningful programme,\u201d says Dr. Giedrius \u017didonis, one of the teachers who conducted the course, and reveals that the course participants willingly learned the Lithuanian language and were interested in the similarities between the Lithuanian and Ukrainian languages.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe attitude to learning the Lithuanian language was excellent at the beginning and remained so at the end of the course. In addition to all other subjects, the students were particularly interested in the similarities between the Lithuanian and Ukrainian languages, constantly discussing such words as cucumber, mushroom, garlic, etc.,\u201d recalls Dr. G. \u017didonis and adds that these courses really facilitate the integration of Ukrainian citizens in Lithuania.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes during classes, I asked students to share what new words they heard outside the university, what words they needed. The most diverse situations occurred, and all of them were related to communication. And when they managed to communicate and solve some situation in Lithuanian, the students hurried to share it during the meetings. Thus, such courses undoubtedly help to improve the integration of Ukrainians in Lithuania,\u201d shares Dr. G. \u017didonis.<\/span><\/p>\n

The course made integration easier<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Students who came to Lithuania from Ukraine are happy that they got to know the country’s culture during the course, and the acquired knowledge of the Lithuanian language helps them feel more confident in everyday situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLithuanian language and culture course was really useful because I learned the basics of the Lithuanian language, got to know the country’s culture, traditions, and the Lithuanians themselves. Also, this course facilitated integration in Lithuania – in some everyday situations it became much easier to communicate with Lithuanians and better understand their mindset,\u201d says Vadym Titov, who has been in Lithuania for 3 months. Mariia Storozhyk, who studied software engineering at Kyiv University and worked in an IT company, also sees the benefits of the course.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe knowledge I gained during this course is really useful – I learned to communicate in Lithuanian in everyday situations, e.g. on the bus, in the store. After this course, I feel stronger and calmer if someone starts speaking to me in Lithuanian,\u201d says M. Storozhyk, who is also in Lithuania for the third month.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both students from Ukraine are happy with the Lithuanians’ hospitality, openness, and unity in supporting their country.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI really like Lithuania and its people. I think we have a lot in common, which is why it is very easy to communicate with Lithuanians – the Lithuanians I met were very hospitable and caring. I am also very grateful for the support that Lithuania provides to Ukraine,\u201d says V. Titov, a student of the Kharkiv National University of V.N. Karazin. M. Storozhyk agrees: \u201cI think Lithuania is a great country, and Lithuanians are kind, open, and friendly\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Renata Sedliorien\u0117, Head of the Centre of Languages of the Faculty of Arts and Education of Kaunas University of Applied Sciences, is happy that although the Centre of Languages applied for the first time, it received funding and was able to contribute to the smoother integration of Ukrainian citizens in Lithuania.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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