Level One Polish A

Catalog description

This course will provide an introduction to and basic understanding of Polish language. The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to Polish language. Students are able to command a functional vocabulary of at least 500 words by end of semester; read basic Polish texts with understanding; engage in simple everyday dialogues; and write in elementary Polish by the end of semester. Adopting the communicative approach, instruction begins with simple in-classroom phrases to enable interaction exclusively in Polish from day one; and proceeds through building situational vocabulary and grammar, as well as activities and authentic materials that put it to immediate use. Students will be introduced to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the Polish language, with equal emphasis on all the skills. Along with special Polish characters in the alphabet and Polish grammar, basic conversation involving real-life situational dialogues will be presented. Students will be exposed to some aspects of Polish culture via e.g. level-appropriate films and canonical children's poems. Because learning a new language requires not just regular attendance in class, but also considerable effort and preparation outside the classroom, students will be encouraged to practice vocabulary skills, pronunciation, and grammar on a regular basis as an aid to language acquisition.