Letnia szkoła języka, historii i kultury polskiej NAWA – kurs online 2024

Summer is a great time for learning Polish so we invite you to take part in a holiday online course at the School of Polish Language for Foreigners at the University of Lodz organized and financed under NAWA summer courses programme!

The aim of the course is not only to learn Polish, but also to get to know Polish culture, literature and traditions better.

 

The course takes place online on Teams from 05 to 25 August 2024.

 

Recruitment lasts until May 31, 2024 or until the limit of places is filled.

The order of applications is important because applications are considered and admissions are confirmed at the beginning of each month.

First confirmation of admission to the course - at the beginning of March, all people who apply and meet the Program requirements will receive confirmation of admission to the course or information about remaining on the reserve list. We encourage you to sign up!

 

Link to the application form: https://forms.office.com/e/5s8cJ4RCHQ

 

Candidates for the course must meet the following requirements:

  • have the status of a student or academic teacher at a foreign university;
  • do not study, work or live in Poland;
  • Polish is not their first language;
  • they know Polish or English at least at B1 level;
  • are foreigners or have dual citizenship (Polish and citizenship of another country).

 

Course participants are obligated to:

  • systematic and active participation in classes and additional events conducted as part of the course;
  • obtaining at least 75% attendance at obligatory classes;
  • participation in evaluation activities during the course and after its completion, including filling out an on-line survey;
  • participation in evaluation studies conducted by the Ministry of Education and Science on the terms specified by the Ministry of Education and Science;
  • having appropriate hardware and an internet connection enabling a good quality connection (including video transmission) and access to a quiet room - so that all participants of the classes have appropriate conditions for learning;
  • cooperation with the course organizer and lecturers conducting the classes in order to achieve the best possible results of the course.

 

What is worth knowing?

  • the course is free of charge;
  • classes are held at all levels (from A1 to C2);
  • the level test will determine which group you should join;
  • classes are conducted by experienced academic teachers;
  • the course includes 45 hours of Polish language lessons, 30 hours of workshop and culture classes, 6 hours virtual tours around Lodz;
  • at the end of the course all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

 

What is the course outline?

  • Polish language course;
  • language consultations;
  • workshops on Polish literature and politeness in language
  • lectures on Polish history;
  • cultural and anthropological classes about Polish traditions;
  • meetings presenting the opportunities of studying in Poland;
  • language games and activities;
  • virtual tours around Lodz.

 

What will the class schedule look like?

  • classes will be held from Monday to Sunday for three weeks from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. (Polish time);
  • Monday to Friday: 135 minutes of Polish language classes + 180 minutes of other classes (lectures/workshops/meetings);
  • Saturday and Sunday: 90 minutes of excursions or language consultations;
  • Below is a sample lesson plan.

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

8:00 – 11:00

polish language

polish language

polish language

polish language

polish language

 

 

11:15 – 12:45

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

virtual tour

consultations

13:00 – 14:30

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

lectures

/workshops

/meetings

 

 

 

Why is it worth taking part in the course?

  • You will learn a language without leaving your home!
  • You will meet interesting people and make international contacts!
  • You will learn more about studying in Poland!
  • You will improve your language skills!
  • You will get to know Polish history, tradition, literature and culture better!
  • You can visit Lodz virtually and learn its secrets!
  • You will spend your holidays learning and having fun!

 

Contact person – Monday to Friday, 8:00-15:00

Paula Góralczyk-Mowczan, paula.goralczyk@uni.lodz.pl
Kamila Dryjska, sjpdc@uni.lodz.pl, +48 42-635-47-00, +48 42-635-47-03