Summer Studies Program description

JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY, KRAKOW - 2020

The following intensive Polish language and culture programs are available on-line this summer: a 4-week program in July and a 2-week program in August.  The July and August programs can be combined to create a 6-week intensive  program, A+B. Each program includes language classes,  one 30-hour lecture course or two 15-hour courses as well as cultural and integration classes. Previous knowledge of Polish is not required. 

Language Classes

Students take written and oral placement tests before classes start.  Upon application submission, students will receive instructions on how to access the MS Teams platform and will take the written test on-line.  Oral tests take place on the Saturday before classes begin. 

Students will be placed in a group based on the results of the on-line placement tests.   Students who apply for both Sessions A+B take their placement tests prior to the start of July classes and, based on the results of their final exams, will be placed by their professors into an appropriate group for the August 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.

*If there is an insufficient number of applicants in a given level, the School reserves the right not to open classes at that level.  

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 link at PLI in course descriptions below. 

Daily language classes include 4 segments of 45 minutes each.  A 15 minute break occurs between the second and third segments.  The number of students in a language group is usually between 5 and 10 students. All language classes meet Monday through Friday.  Language classes are taught in Polish.  

This summer program is international in scope.  The schedule of classes is arranged to meet the needs of participants across various time zones in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.  The chart below uses local  time in Poland and equivalent time frames in the US are provided.  

There are two sections of language classes available in July: Section 1 is best suited to participants in Europe, Asia and Africa; Section 2 is best suited to students in North America. Only one language section is available in August.  Regardless of place of residence or time zone, students may choose whichever option best suits their needs. Please note: all posted time-frames utilize the 24 hour clock. 

Language classes are taught by Jagiellonian University teachers who are certified to teach Polish as a foreign language and who have abundant experience in on-line teaching and in teaching foreigners. 

A final exam is given at the end of the program.  Students who complete the program successfully receive a diploma from the Jagiellonian University as well as an Official Transcript of Credit. 

Lecture Courses

Besides language classes, students may enroll in courses in Polish and English on a wide variety of topics including Polish history, literature, grammar, contemporary society, etc.  15- and 30-hour courses are available.  Students who enroll in Session A+B may choose up to 2 courses in July and 2 courses in August.   

To insure that students can interact with professors in a meaningful way, the number of participants in an on-line lecture course is limited to 30 students per class.  However, if the need arises class size can be expanded to include additional students.  Enrollment in lecture courses will be on a first-come-first-served basis. If you opt to drop a non-language course from your program, please let us know immediately so that a student on the waiting list can be assigned a seat in the class.   

In the Polish educational system, 1 academic hour = 45 minutes. 

STATE CERTIFICATION EXAM

The State Certification Exam is the official certification test of Polish as a foreign language and is recognized worldwide. Though a prep course for the State Certification Exam is not available this year, 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 (in Polish) on worldwide locations and test dates please see www.certyfikatpolski.pl. 

TRANSCRIPTS OF CREDIT 

Jagiellonian University summer courses are available for credit. In order to receive a transcript of credit, students must meet Jagiellonian University's attendance requirements, complete all assignments and take final exams.  For additional details  please see our Transcripts of Credit page. 

PROGRAM DATES, CLASSES, TIME ZONES & FEES

PROGRAM SYLLABUS

A syllabus for each course listed below will be available by mid-June.  For the purpose of credit approval, sample syllabi from last year's on-line program are found under most course descriptions.  Please click on the available links. 

Proficiency levels for Polish language classes is quoted from the Jagiellonian Unleversity's 2019 syllabus.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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