OVERVIEW

The course aims to provide a linguistic-cultural preparation of a pragmatic nature which, in relation to communication skills, reaches the B1 -B2 level.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide a linguistic and cultural preparation of a pragmatic nature that, in relation to communication skills, reaches the B1 level (basic), ie a competence to solve situations that requires a high communicative capacity in spoken and written language, as well as in the production of clear, correct and detailed texts on subjects that are known or interest the student. For some  students, the course includes theoretical lessons and exercises on technical languages ​​of economy and tourism.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the Polish III course for 6 ECTS, the student should acquire all the abilities foreseen by the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) at level B1 and some of the level B2.

The students of the course for 9 credits will also attend the theoretical module, divided into two parts.

The theoretical module conducted by prof. Quercioli proposes to give an introduction to the terminology of translation studies and to accompany the student in achieving the ability to translate a short literary text; they will also be given the tools to compare, where possible, different translation choices made on the same text. The elaboration of a critical reasoning that allows to apply the notions learned in the course of the teaching to the concrete studied texts will be essential.

The theoretical module led by prof. Kowalcze deals in detail with some arguments of Polish and Italian contrastive grammar, especially in the context of lexical derivation and semantics. Students will also know the theoretical bases of Polish-Italian bilingualism and will analyze the most common errors due to interference with the Italian language.

In the first semester, the teaching will be held via Teams and Aulaweb platforms. In the second semester, if the sanitary situation will allow to it, in traditional (in presence) way

PREREQUISITES

The course is intended for third year students of Modern Languages and Cultures who have passed the Polish II exam.

Participation is also allowed for Polish Erasmus students.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures will take place via Teams and Aulaweb in the first semester; in the second semester, if the health situation allows it, in traditional mode - in presence.

Polish Language Cours (Lettorato): 80 hours of language exercises (40 in the first semester and 40 in the second semester) - for students who choose the course for 6 and 9 CFU

Theoretical Module: 30 hours of theoretical lessons provided for students who choose the course for 9 CFUs. The theoretical module is divided into two parts; the first, of 12 hours, is conducted by prof. Kowalcze, the second, of 18 hours, by prof. Quercioli. Both parts consist of classroom lectures.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The Language exercises program is balanced between the study of new grammatical topics and the development of solid lexical and communicative competence. The course deals with the notions of descriptive grammar of the Polish language foreseen at level B1-B2, including all the elements of nominal, pronominal and verbal flexion. Students will also know the system of numerals and various types of lexical derivation. From the beginning of the course particular attention is paid to the interaction of students in Polish in the various communicative situations from level B1-B2. The course participants will be invited to write in a regular manner various texts whose topics will correspond to the program.

During the lessons of the theoretical module, prof. Kowalcze will address in detail some topics of Polish and Italian contrastive grammar drawn from the program of the Literature and will explain the theoretical bases of Polish-Italian bilingualism.

The part of the theoretical module of prof. Quercioli consists of classroom lectures dedicated to translation exercises, interpretation and commentary on literary texts drawn from the program of Polish Literature 2 and advanced teaching. Both autonomous translations will be produced and translations already published will be examined, and comparisons will be made between several versions of the same text. A brief introductory text to the Translations Studies will also be studied

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Prof. Quercioli: an article chosen from the volume Contemporary theories of translation, edited by Siri Nergaard (Bompiani, 1995). Other texts will be provided at the beginning of the year.

Prof. Kowalcze: The main manual for the Polish Language Course will be agreed with the students at the beginning of the academic year.

Recommended manuals:

1. A. Achtelik (et al.), Bądź na B1, Universitas, Kraków 2012.
2. P. Garncarek, Czas na czasownik, Universitas, Kraków 2011.
3. P. Gębal, Od słowa do słowa toczy się rozmowa. Repetytorium leksykalne z języka polskiego jako obcego dla poziomów B1 i B2, Kraków 2012.
4. E. Lipińska, Z ziemi włoskiej do Polski. Manuale di grammatica polacca per italiani, Universitas, Kraków 2011.
5. E. Lipińska, Umiesz? Zdasz! (B2), Universitas, Kraków 2009.
6. A. Stelmach, I. Stempek, Polski krok po kroku 2, Kraków 2018.
7. A.Stryjecka, L.Marinelli, Corso di lingua polacca, Hoepli, Milano 2014.

Bibliography for the theoretical module of dr. Kowalcze:

1. L. Gebert, La lingua polacca: storia e particolarità, In: “Quaderni del premio letterario Giuseppe Acerbi. Letteratura polacca”, Verona, Edizioni Fiorini, 2011, pp. 49-56.
2. K. Kowalcze-Franiuk, Bilingwizm polsko-włoski i tożsamość kulturowa polskiej emigracji okołosolidarnościowej we Włoszech, WUJ, Kraków 2018, pp. 266-284.
3. S. Widłak, Italia e Polonia: popoli e lingue a contatto, WUJ, Kraków 2006.

All other teaching materials will be provided by the teacher during the academic year.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

KAROLINA KOWALCZE (President)

LAURA QUERCIOLI (President)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

I semester

Class schedule

POLISH LANGUAGE III

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Dr. Kowalcze: a written test of Theoretical Module and of the Polish Lanugage Course and an oral test, both at the end of the course. N.B. During the academic year there will be 3 intermediate tests ('in itinere'), preparatory to the written test at the end of the year.

Prof. Quercioli: oral exam, during which will be verified both the technical ability to translate a short literary text and that of arguing on the linguistic and lexical choices presented.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Prof. Kowalcze: the final written test consists of a lexico-grammatical test, understanding of the text listened to and the text read, composition of a short text on the subject. The oral exam is based on the program and the topics covered during the course and consists of a conversation in Polish as a test of practical language learning.

Prof. Quercioli: the oral exam aims to ascertain the following aspects of student preparation: ability to present the knowledge acquired and internalized with respect to the basic concepts of the course, ie the definition of the translation activity. The ability to autonomously translate a short text and to compare, justifying them, different translation choices, will be evaluated. Course attendance and accuracy in basic terminology will be evaluated positively.

Exam schedule