JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY, KRAKOW - 2020
Two three-week Polish language and culture programs are available on-line. The program includes language classes, and a choice of lectures on Poland's history, Polish grammar, culture and society as well as cultural and integration classes. Each language course includes 60 hours of language classes and end with an exam - 4 credits/ECTS points are available. Non-language classes include a total of 30 hours valued at 2 credits/ECTS points and 15 hours valued at 1 credit/ECTS points.
Classes are taught by teachers from the Jagiellonian University who are certified to teach Polish as a foreign language and who have abundant experience in teaching foreigners. All levels of language competence are available: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Program fees include: tuition for Polish language classes and lectures, Polish language e-textbook, cultural programs on weekends.
Program fees do NOT include: $95 registration fee
Language classes meet Monday through Friday and utilize modern educational platforms for online learning. Class times are coordinated according to a student's place of residence so that students can take part in the program irrespective of time zones. When the course ends, the participants can take final exams, get diplomas from the Jagiellonian University and transcripts with credits/ECTS points. Daily language classes include a 15 minute break between two learning segments. Please see below for class meeting times. In the Polish educational system, 1 academic hour = 45 minutes.
All language classes are taught in Polish. The number of students in each language class is between 5 and 8 students.
Can an absolute beginner apply? Yes. Previous knowledge of the Polish language is not required.
How do I chose a language level? Each program will begin with a placement test. You will be placed in a class based on oral and written tests which will be given on the first day of the program. There are six levels of language instruction:
Basic User - Levels A1 and A2 (for absolute beginners)
Intermediate Users - Levels B1 and B2, which correspond with Polish State Certificate Levels B1 and B2 respectively
Proficient Users - Levels C1 and C2. Level C2 corresponds with Polish State Certificate Level C2.
These language levels are structured in accordance with the level specifications defined in the European Council document, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment; CEFR. For a detailed description of language skills and abilities in each of the proficiency levels, please see the most recent syllabus.
Each session will include an on-line cultural view of places of historic and cultural interest in and around Krakow and Warsaw. These will include:
The State Certification Exam is the official certification test of Polish as a foreign language and is recognized worldwide. Students who place in the intermediate and advanced test levels (B1, B2 and C2) are eligible to take the State Certification Exam. For additional information please see www.certyfikatpolski.pl. For information on state certification exams offered by the Jagiellonian University please see: www.polishstudies.uj.edu.pl/certyfikaty.
Most of the classes offered at the Jagiellonian University are available for credit. You'll need to meet Jagiellonian University's attendance requirements, complete all assignments and take the final exam in order to receive a Jagiellonian University transcript of credit. Additional details will be found on our Classes and Transcripts of Credit page.
How do I apply for credit? Discuss course choices with your academic advisor to determine whether the courses can be used towards your elective and/or degree requirements.
Complete KF's Credit Approval Form. You may request an official transcript which will be sent directly to your home university and a student copy (unofficial transcript) for your own records.
We'll need your university's complete address information including the university name, room and/or floor numbers, college building or hall names, proper zip codes and the name of the person to whom the transcript should be directed.
Your home university may require you to complete its own credit and authorization forms. Universities in the US each have their own credit transfer policies. Approval for courses taken abroad may be based on whether or not you have met your home university's degree requirements for the course in question and may take into consideration other factors. Familiarize yourself with your university's policies by speaking to your academic advisor or the appropriate persons at your Study Abroad Office, Records Office, Language Department, and/or International Studies Offices.
Do I have to take classes for credit? No. Students who do not wish to take courses for credit may attend classes on an audit basis (non-credit). Students who audit classes are exempt from taking final exams.
How do I put together a schedule of classes? You can chose one class per time slot.
Are classes given in Polish or English? Language classes will be given in Polish. Lectures are available in English and Polish.
Session A not available in 2020 4-week program |
Session A Dates July not available |
Session A Fees Prog. Fee: n/aRegistration: n/a Polish Art: n/a Single Rm: n/a |
Session B not available in 2020 6-week program |
Session B Dates July not available |
Session B Fees Prog. Fee: n/aRegistration: n/a Polish Art: n/a Single Rm: n/a |
Session C on-line courses available 3 weeksJuly 4 - July 25, 2020 |
Session C Dates July 4 Saturday Oral Placement Test* * * * LANGUAGE CLASSES MEET Poland Local Time 8:00 - 9:30 and 9:45 - 11:15Washington, DC/New York 10:30 - 12:00 and 12:15 - 13:45 Chicago/Houston 9:30 - 11:00 and 11:15 - 12:45 Los Angeles 7:30 - 9:00 and 9:15 - 10:45 * * * * LECTURES MEET Poland Local Time 12:30 - 14:00 and 20:30 - 22:00 Washington, DC/New York 14:30 - 16:00 (2:30 - 4:00) Chicago/Houston 13:30 - 15:00 (1:30 - 3:00) Los Angeles 1130 - 13:00 (11:30 - 1:00) |
Session C Fees Prog. Fee: $850Registration Fee: $95 Single Rm: n/a |
Session D on-line courses available 3 weeksJuly 25 - August 15, 2020 |
Session D Dates July 25 Saturday Oral Placement Test**** LANGUAGE CLASSES MEET Poland Local Time 16:30 - 18:00 and 18:15 - 19:45Washington, DC/New York 10:30 - 12:00 and 12:15 - 13:45 Chicago/Houston 9:30 - 11:00 and 11:15 - 12:45 Los Angeles 7:30 - 9:00 and 9:15 - 10:45 * * * * LECTURES MEET Poland Local Time 14:30 - 16:00 and / or 20:30 - 22:00 Washington, DC/New York 14:30 - 16:00 Chicago/Houston 13:30 - 15:00 Lost Angeles 11:30 - 13:00 |
Session D Fees Prog. Fee: $850Registration Fee: $95 Single Rm: n/a |
Dormitory check-in for all programs: not applicable in 2020 |
A syllabus for each course available in Summer 2020 may be found under each course description. Please click on the available links. Information on the Jagiellonian University's teaching methods, grading system, attendance policy for each language level may be found in last year's syllabus. For further information and comparison to last year's on-site program please see here: 2019 syllabus.
In order to be accepted to participate in these programs, applicants must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the program. Adults who have an interest in Polish language and culture are welcome to apply.
1- Complete the on-line application form by clicking here.
2- Submit the following required documents:
Please write "Reg.-Session x" in the memo section of your check or money order. Please list the appropriate Session in place of x. Jagiellonian University sessions include Sessions A, B, C and D. The registration fee is due when you submit the on-line application form.
Please make your check or money order payable to the Kosciuszko Foundation and mail it to the address below.
The Kosciuszko Foundation can accept personal checks and money orders, however, we are uanble to accept credit or debit card payments for theses programs.
Please make payments out to: The Kosciuszko Foundation, Inc.
E-mail: Addy@theKF.org
Submit your payment with the 2020 Summer Study Abroad Payment Form.