OVERVIEW

The course aims to provide students with a linguistic and cultural preparation of a theoretical and pragmatic nature which, in relation to communication skills, reaches level A2.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims at a linguistic preparation which, in relation to communicative competence, reaches the A2 level, in order to allow the student: a) to have a more confident command of the language in a wide range of situations; b) to discuss interactively on practical matters expressing the personal point of view, their agreement or disagreement; c) to describe lived experiences and events as well as future projects, motivating the reasons succinctly; d) to produce a simple text concerning the family environment or the sphere of particular interests.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student should acquire most of the skills provided for in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) at A2 level.

PREREQUISITES

The course is primarily intended for students (Italian and / or foreign) of the II year of Modern Languages ​​and Cultures, who have passed the Polish Language I exam (of the first year). However, it can also be used for other students (e.g. Polish native speakers). Study regulations permitting, the course can also be included in the Study Plan as a 3rd language (free choice or other activities) of 6 CFU. Other interested students should contact the teacher to agree on a possible program adapted to their educational needs.

TEACHING METHODS

Theoretical Module: 30 hours of theoretical lectures (I semester) - it is provided for students who choose the course for 9 credits
Lecture: 80 hours of language exercises (40 in the first semester and 40 in the second semester) - it is provided for students who choose the course for 6 or 9 credits

Unless otherwise indicated due to the evolution of the health situation, the course will take place in traditional (in presence) mode.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course presents the notions of descriptive grammar of the Polish language foreseen at level A2, including elements of phonetics, phonology, nominal inflection, verbal inflection, the system of numerals, adjectives and adverbs, and some notions of syntax. Thanks to the use of the communicative approach from the beginning of the course, particular attention is paid to the interaction in the Polish language in the various communication situations provided for at level A2. All new grammar topics are placed in a communicative context.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• M.Foland-Kugler, Grammatica essenziale della lingua polacca, Warszawa 2006.
• J. Machowska, Gramatyka? Ależ tak!, Universitas, Kraków 2010.
• M. Małolepsza, A. Szymkiewicz, Hurra! Po polsku 2, Prolog, Kraków 2017.
• L. Marinelli, A. Stryjecka, Corso di lingua polacca, Hoepli, Milano 2018.
• I. Stempek, A.Szymkiewicz, Polski krok po kroku 2, Glossa, Kraków 2008.

Additional teaching material (grammar sheets, exercises, various texts, videos, songs, etc.) will be provided by the teacher during the lessons and will be available to students during the lessons through the Aulaweb platform of the course.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

KAROLINA KOWALCZE (President)

ARSEN HORDZIY

LESSONS

LESSONS START

I semester (3rd October)

The timetable will be available on the university's Easyacademy. To confirm the timetable, please consult the personal page of Dr. Karolina Kowalcze at the beginning of the first semester and/or contact her via email: karolina.kowalcze@unige.it

Class schedule

POLISH LANGUAGE II

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

A written test of the Theoretical Module, a written and oral test of the lecture, both at the end of the course. Passing the written test constitutes a prerequisite for access to the oral test.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

During the academic year there are 3-4 intermediate tests (prove 'in itinere') written with the aim of providing adequate preparation for the final exam. The final exam is aimed at verifying the effective acquisition of the four language skills at the level required by the educational objectives of the course, as well as the metalinguistic and translation skills developed by the student during the lessons.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Attendance is highly recommended. Non-attending students can take the final exam of the course, but are invited to contact the teacher at the beginning of the academic year to agree on a possible program adapted to their training requirement and language skills in Polish.

Students who have been certified with special educational needs (DSA), such as dyslexia or dysgraphia, are invited to contact me, as well as to familiarise with the services (e.g. “ufficio disabilità  e DSA”) the University offers to support them.