JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY649 YEARS OF HISTORY

THE OLDEST UNIVERSITYIN POLAND

POLISH LANGUAGE CLASSESAT ALL LEVELS

CLASSES IN POLISH HISTORY, LITERATURE, FILM,

THEATER AND SOCIOLOGY

CLASSES BEGIN TWICE A YEAR:OCTOBER 1, 2013

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

ADDRESS

Centrum Języka i Kultury Polskiej w Świecie UJCenter for Polish Language and Culture in the World

ul. Grodzka 64 31-044 KrakówPOLSKA

phone: (+48) 12 663 18 14, (+48) 12 663 18 13fax: (+48) 12 663 18 15

e-mail: polish.for.foreigners@uj.edu.pl

www.polishstudies.uj.edu.pl

CONTENTS

The Jagiellonian University Center for Polish Languageand Culture in the World – Short Presentation .................... 4

The Staff ................................................................................... 6Academic Calendar ................................................................... 7Polish Language Courses – Programs Description ..................... 9Learning Levels ......................................................................... 12Course Schedule ....................................................................... 14Lectures for all Programs .......................................................... 18Grading Procedures at the Jagiellonian University’s Center for

Polish Language and Culture in the World Academic Year 2013/2014 .......................................................................... 19

General Information ................................................................. 23Polish Language Courses for Students in the Erasmus Program

and for Foreigners Stydying at Kraków Universities ............ 32The Oneness Internet Program ................................................. 33School of Polish Language and Culture ..................................... 34

Centrum Języka i Kultury Polskiej w Świecie UniwersytetuJagiellońskiego – krótka prezentacja ................................... 35

Pracownicy................................................................................ 37Kalendarz akademicki 2013/2014 ............................................ 38Programy języka i kultury polskiej ............................................ 40Poziomy nauczania ................................................................... 43Program zajęć ........................................................................... 45Wykłady do wyboru dla uczestników wszystkich programów ... 50Zasady oceniania w Centrum Języka i Kultury Polskiej

w Świecie Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego ............................. 51Informacje ogólne ..................................................................... 56Kurs języka polskiego dla studentów programu Erasmus

oraz obcokrajowców odbywających studia i stażew uczelniach Krakowa ......................................................... 64

Program internetowy Oneness .................................................. 65Szkoła Języka i Kultury Polskiej ................................................ 66

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THE JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR POLISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN THE WORLD

Dear Prospective Students,It is with great pleasure that I invite you to Krakow, where courses of Polish language and culture for foreigners have been organized for several decades by the Jagiellonian University, the oldest university in Poland. Our center is one of the most important academic institutions for foreigners. Every year we offer a very rich program that includes semester and year-long courses, language courses for students of the Erasmus Program, short-term and summer courses, individual classes, long-distance learning, and preparatory courses for those interested in taking state certification exams in Polish as a foreign language. I would also like to warmly recommend our newest offer, a summer language camp for youth called “Explorers’ Summer,” as well as semester, year-long and summer courses aimed at preparing foreign students for studying in Poland.

Courses at the Center are led by specialists qualified in teaching Pol-ish as a foreign language. The core of the staff is comprised of research-ers in the Department of Polish as a Foreign Language. They regularly publish their works on Polish-teaching methodology, as well as textbooks and dictionaries. We aim to develop and promote modern and innovative educational methods. In the past we were pioneers of the communicative approach in teaching Polish to foreigners, and currently we are the first in Poland to offer a task-based method in which importance is placed not only upon communication, but also upon activity-based learning. Some of our staff members participated very actively in preparing Polish language state certification exams, and have taken part in administering the exams since they began in 2004. By the end of 2012, 3,999 foreign-ers from 70 different countries had passed these exams.

Learning Polish is always one of the most important goals of the foreigners studying at our Center. However, through the additional courses that are offered, they also have an opportunity to learn about Poland – its history, society, culture and literature. In the extra-curricular program there are even theater workshops in which foreigners prepare theatrical performances in Polish.

Although most of the students at the Center are foreigners, there are also about 80 Polish students here, specializing in teaching Polish as a foreign language and writing Master’s theses in this field. We also have about a dozen PhD students. The presence of Polish students at the Center gives foreigners who are studying here additional opportunities for direct contact with Polish people, allowing them to gain a deeper

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understanding of Polish language and culture. Cultural events and field trips also help the two groups of students to integrate.

Another great virtue of studying with us is the city of Krakow itself – a magical city that is often referred to as the cultural capital of Poland. The Center is located in the very heart of the historic city, at the foot of Wawel Hill on which sits the royal Renaissance castle, a symbol of the Golden Age of Polish culture. Our Center is only a few hundred meters away from the Old Town Square, the largest medieval square in Europe, which bustles with life at all hours of the day.

Education at the Center is an interesting combination of the tradi-tions of the oldest Polish university, the knowledge and experience of the Center’s staff members, their passion and enthusiasm for creating modern, interesting and effective teaching methods, and foreign students’ eagerness to learn about and understand “Polishness.” It is a combina-tion which cannot be found anywhere else, and which creates a unique, unforgettable atmosphere. This is why it is worth coming here, studying here, and being here.

On behalf of all of the Center’s staff, once again I welcome you warmly to join us.

Dr hab. Piotr Horbatowski Director of the Center

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THE STAFF

DEPARTMENT OF THE POLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

dr hab. Piotr HORBATOWSKI – Director of the Center for Polish Language and Culture in the Worldprof. dr hab. Władysław MIODUNKA – Head of the Department of Polish as a Foreign Languagemgr Dominika BUCKOdr hab Wacław COCKIEWICZ, prof. UJdr Tamara CZERKIESdr hab. Robert DĘBSKIdr Przemysław GĘBALdr hab. Iwona JANOWSKAdr Ewa LIPIŃSKAmgr Joanna MACHOWSKA dr Waldemar MARTYNIUKmgr Stanisław MĘDAKdr Adriana PRIZEL-KANIAmgr Danuta PUKAS-PALIMĄKAdr Agnieszka RABIEJdr hab. Anna SERETNYdr hab. Wiesław STEFAŃCZYKmgr Magdalena SZELC-MAYS

Coordinators of Polish language programs for foreigners:Mgr Joanna Machowska – Erasmus Program CoordinatorMgr Agnieszka Pasieka – Study Abroad Coordinator

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013/2014

The academic year in Poland is divided into two semesters, each lasting for 15 weeks, with examination periods and a vacation break in between.

ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014PUBLIC AND UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS

October 1, 2013 Inauguration of the academic year 2013/2014November 1, 2013 All Saints DayNovember 11, 2013 Independence DayJannuary 6, 2014 Twelfth NightMay 1, 2014 Labour DayMay 3, 2014 Constitution Day

ORGANIZATION OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014AT THE JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR POLISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN THE WORLD

I Semester

September 28–October 1, 2013Student move-in period

October 1, 2013, 2.00 p.m.Inauguration ceremonyWritten and oral placement tests

October 2, 2013Announcement of group divisions and meetings with academic advisers

October 3, 2013Beginning of the first semester

December 14, 2013–January 6, 2014Christmas Holiday break (Christmas & New Year)January 7, 2014 Resumption of classes

January 31, 2014Last day of classes, first semester

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February 3–4, 2014Exam period

February 6, 2014Presentation of diplomas to semester program participants

February 7–18, 2014Semester break

II Semester

February 15–19, 2014New student move-in period

February 19, 2014 10.00 a.m.Inauguration ceremonyWritten and oral placement tests

February 20, 2014Announcement of group divisions and meetings with academic advisers

February 21, 2014Beginning of the second semester

April 17–22, 2014Easter Holiday

May 1–3, 2014Classes are held on neither bank holidays nor May 3rd

June 12, 2014Last day of classes

June 13 and June 16, 2014Exam period

June 18, 2014Presentation of diplomas

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POLISH LANGUAGE COURSES – PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION

The Center’s Polish language courses are structured in accor-dance with curricula accepted by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education for the purpose of certifying competence in Polish as a Second (Foreign) Language.

The Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World organizes:• one-year programs in Polish language and culture;• one-semester programs in Polish language and culture;• one-year preparatory programs for study in Poland;• one-semester preparatory programs for study in Poland.

It is possible to take part in a course lasting only one semester. Study can begin either October 1, 2013 or February 19, 2014. These courses end on February 6, 2014 or June 18, 2014, respectively.

According to the requirements of the Center, students who want to obtain a diploma must:• earn 30 credit points (ECTS*) each semester;• meet the requirements of particular courses;• pass all of the exams.

The credit system of the Center for the Polish Language and Culture in the Word of the Jagiellonian University has been approved by the highest University authorities. It has been based on several criteria. The first one is the level of students’ advancement, the second – thecourse difficulty as measured by the amount of students’ work and the third one – the course status, obligatory or facultative (as students’ language abilities grow, the number of obligatory classes is smaller).Number of hours hardly ever corresponds to the number of credits.

Note:• each semester is 15 weeks long;• according to the Polish system of education, one academic hour

equals forty-five minutes.

* European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

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ONE-YEAR PREPARATORY COURSE FOR STUDYING IN POLAND (1ST AND 2ND SEMESTER)

The Center offers courses which help students prepare for stu-dying in Poland in the following fields:

• SOCIAL SCIENCES (psychology, sociology, history);• POLITICAL SCIENCES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS;• MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT.

The aim of the program is to help students prepare for their chosen field of studies, and to develop and improve:

• grammatical and lexical competence;• spelling and phonological competence;• general linguistic competence;• text-editing skills;• skills for summarizing, discussing and analysing general and

specialist texts;• skills for public speaking and presenting opinions.

The program consists of 690–810 academic hours*. It includes: general language course: 480–600 hours*; specialized language courses: 90 hours, including such subjects as: comprehension of specialized texts, composition and editing of specialized texts, and oral presentation of specialized topics; special topic classes: 120 hours; students may choose from such subjects as history, geography, and social studies.

The course is intended for people who possess competence in the Polish language at least at the A2/B1 level.

After completing the course, participants: • will be better prepared to begin studies in Poland in their

chosen subject;• will be able to speak Polish with greater ease and confidence; • will be able to use Polish in an effective way in both academic

and everyday situations.

MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE http://www.polishstudies.uj.edu.pl

_________________________* The number of hours depends on the language proficiency level of students.

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ONE-SEMESTER PREPARATORY COURSE FOR STUDYING IN POLAND (2ND SEMESTER)

The Center offers courses which help students prepare for studying in Poland in the following fields:

• SOCIAL SCIENCES (psychology, sociology, history);• POLITICAL SCIENCES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS;

MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT.

The aim of the program is to help students prepare for their chosen field of studies, and to develop and improve:

• grammatical and lexical competence;• spelling and phonological competence;• general linguistic competence;• text-editing skills;• skills for summarizing, discussing and analysing general and

specialist texts;• skills for public speaking and presenting opinions.

The course consists of 360–420 academic hours*. It includes: general language course: 240–300 hours*; special topic classes: 120 hours; students may choose from such subjects as history, geography, and social studies.

The course is intended for people who possess competence in the Polish language at least at the B1/B2 level.

After completing the course, participants: • will be better prepared to begin studies in Poland in their

chosen subject;• will be able to speak Polish with greater ease and confidence;• will be able to use Polish in an effective way in both aca-

demic and everyday situations.

MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE http://www.polishstudies.uj.edu.pl

_________________________* The number of hours depends on the language proficiency level of stu-dents.

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LEARNING LEVELS

The Polish language course syllabus conforms to the fluency levels established in the Council of Europe’s policy documents, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR).

C 2 Proficiency – III JPJO Certificate

C 1 Advanced

B 2 Upper intermediate – II JPJO Certificate

B1 Intermediate – I JPJO Certificate

A 2 Elementary

A 1 Beginner

Students will take a placement test to determine their language pro-ficiency level, enabling them to be placed in the appropriate group.

Common Reference Levels: global scale (Common European Frame-work of Languages)

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C2

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard and read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and acco-unts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

C1

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purpo-ses. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisatio-nal patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

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B2

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discus-sions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the adventages and disadventages of various options.

B1

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

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A2

Can understand sentences and frequently used expres-sions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her back-ground, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

A1

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

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COURSE SCHEDULE

LEVEL I A1 – BREAKTHROUGH

Obligatory courses Number of hours per week ECTSGrammar 8 12Vocabulary 2 3Listening Comprehension 2 3Reading Comprehension 2 3Communication with Pronun-

ciation and Intonation 4 6Composing and Editing Texts 2 1Total 20 28

The required number of credits ECTS for students at A1 levels is 30.At the A1 level the most difficult for the students is Polish language sy-stem, which they have to master if they want to communicate. Therefore students get 15 credits for 10 classes per week (grammar + vocabulary). Language skills such as listening, speaking and reading also demand a lot of work that is why students get 1,5 credit for every class hour. Writing at this level of advancement is regarded as less important so they obtain 1 credit for 2 hours of classes per week.Students can gain additional ECTS points by participating in lectures offered in the program (see p. 18) or in the following Polish language courses:• Grammar and/or Vocabulary 2 hours 2 ECTS points• Listening Comprehension and

Communication 2 hours 2 ECTS points

Their goal is to “level” participants abilities therefore students get for them 2 credit points for 2 classes per week.

LEVEL I A2 – WAYSTAGE

Obligatory courses Number of hours per week ECTSGrammar 8 12Vocabulary 2 3Listening Comprehension 2 3Reading Comprehension 2 3Communication with Pronun-

ciation and Intonation 4 6Composing and Editing Texts 2 1Total 20 28

The required number of credits ECTS for students at A2 levels is 30.At the A2 level the most difficult for the students is Polish language sy-stem, which they have to master if they want to communicate. Therefore

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students get 15 credits for 10 classes per week (grammar + vocabulary). Language skills such as listening, speaking and reading also demand a lot of work that is why students get 1,5 credit for every class hour. Writing at this level of advancement is regarded as less important so they obtain 1 credit for 2 hours of classes per week.Students can gain additional ECTS points by participating in lectures offered in the program (see p. 18) or in the following Polish language courses:• Grammar and/or Vocabulary 2 hours 2 ECTS points• Listening Comprehension and

Communication 2 hours 2 ECTS points

Their goal is to “level” participants abilities therefore students get for them 2 credit points for 2 classes per week.

LEVEL II B1 – THRESHOLD

Obligatory courses Number of hours per week ECTSGrammar 6 9Vocabulary 2 3Listening Comprehension 2 2Reading Comprehension 3 3Communication and Con-

versation 4 6Composing and Editing Texts 3 3Total 20 26

The required number of credits ECTS for students at B1 level is 30. At the threshold level students are expected to become independent speakers so they have to master all the basic language structures and expand their vocabulary. They get therefore 12 credits for 8 classes per week (grammar + vocabulary). Language skills such as listening and speaking also demand a lot of work form students and are con-sidered as vital to develop so they get 1,5 credit for every hour of class. Writing and reading at this level of advancement are regarded as slightly less important so students can obtain 1 credit for 1 hour of classes per week. Students can gain additional ECTS points by participating in lectures offered in the program (see p. 18) or in the following Polish language courses:• Grammar Review 2 hours 2 ECTS points• Communication and Conversation 2 hours 2 ECTS pointsTheir goal is to “level” participants abilities therefore students get for them 2 credit points for 2 classes per week.

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LEVEL II B2 – VANTAGE

Obligatory courses Number of hours per week ECTSGrammar 4 6Vocabulary 2 4Listening Comprehension 2 2Reading Comprehension 4 4Communication and

Conversation 2 2Composing and Editing Texts 4 6Total 18 24

The required number of credits ECTS for students at B2 level is 30. At the vantage level students are expected to improve and expand their basic knowledge of language. Therefore they get 10 credits for 6 classes per week (grammar + vocabulary). Language skills such as listening, speaking and reading are regarded as equally important and comparably demanding that is why students get 1 credit for every hour of class. Mastering writing is perceived as hard therefore students obtain 1,5 credits for 1 hour of classes per week. Students can gain additional ECTS points by participating in lectures offered in the program (see p. 18) or in the following Polish language courses:• Grammar Review 2 hours 2 ECTS points• Reading from the Press 2 hours 2 ECTS pointsTheir goal is to “level” participants abilities therefore students get for them 2 credit points for 2 classes per week.

LEVEL III C1*– EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY

Obligatory courses Number of hours per week ECTSSyntax and Word Formation 6 9Listening Comprehension 2 2Reading Comprehension 3 3Communication and

Conversation 2 2Composing and Editing Texts 3 6Total 16 22

The required number of credits ECTS for students at C1 level is 30. At this stage students are expected to achieve the advanced level of language proficiency. They get 9 credits for 6 language classes per

* Group C1 and C2 will be held if a minimum of 5 students registers for each.

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week. Language skills such as listening, speaking demand a lot work they get 1,5 credit for every hour of class. At this level they should already read fluently so they get 1 credit for hour of class. The most difficult to master is writing and that is why the number of credits doubles the number of hours. Students can gain additional ECTS points by participating in lectures offered in the university program (see p. 18) or in the following Polish language courses:• Grammar Review 2 hours 2 ECTS points Its goal is to “level” participants abilities therefore students get for them 2 credit points for 2 classes per week.

LEVEL III C2*– PROFICIENCY

Obligatory courses Number of hours per week ECTSSyntax and Word Formation 6 9Listening Comprehension 2 2Reading Comprehension 2 3Communication and

Conversation 2 2Composing and Editing Texts 2 4Total 14 20

The required number of credits ECTS for students at C2 level is 30. At this stage students are expected to achieve the level of language proficiency comparable to that of the native speaker. They get 9 credits for 6 language classes per week. They should understand the spoken language without any difficulty, they should also speak fluently that is why they get 1 credit for every hour of class. At this level they should be able to read also older texts which are perceived as definitely more difficult so they get 1,5 credit for hour of class. The most difficult to master is writing and that is why the number of credits doubles the number of hours. Students can gain additional ECTS points by participating in lectures offered in the university program (see p. 18) or in the following Polish language courses:• Grammar Review 2 hours 2 ECTS pointsIts goal is to “level” participants abilities therefore students get for them 2 credit points for 2 classes per week.

* Group C1 and C2 will be held if a minimum of 5 students registers for each.

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LECTURES FOR ALL PROGRAMS

Elective lectures and classes are run by specialists in history, sociology and Polish literature and culture, who have many years of experience in teaching foreigners. Some are Center employees, others work at specialized branches of the Jagiellonian University.We heartily recommend attending their classes.The following lectures are elective and are offered when a mini-mum of 10 students show interest.

The following semester-long lectures are elective and are offered when a minimum of 10 students show interest.

Lecture Taught in Number of hours per

week

ECTS

Masterpieces of Polish Literature Polish 2 3Masterpieces of Polish Literature English 2 2Inroduction to History

of Poland, 1st semestr Polish 2 3

History of Poles, 2nd semester Polish 2 3Introduction to History of Poland, 1st semester English 2 2

Poland under Communism, 2nd semester English 2 2

Contemporary Poland Polish 2 3Contemporary Polish Cinema,

1st semestrPolish 3 3

History of Polish Cinema, 2nd semestr

Polish 3 3

Polish Folklore Polish 2 3Polish Grammar English 2 2

Workshops Taught in Number of hours per

week

ECTS

Pronunciation and Intonation Polish 2 2Know Your Spelling Polish 2 2Comprehension of Literary Texts Polish 2 2Multimedia Project – Around Kraków Polish 2 2

Theater Workshop Polish 3 2

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GRADING PROCEDURESAT THE JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY’S

CENTER FOR POLISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN THE WORLDACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. At the beginning of the semester the instructors will establish the program and present it to students. –1.2. During the semester, instructors will keep a record of students’ marks (from tests and homework) and their attendance.1.3. To be admitted to the final exam, students must pass the mid--term exam.1.4. At the Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World the following system is used to calculate the final grade, which is recorded in the student’s official grade book:

• 50% final exam• 30% mid-term exam• 10% homework• 10% attendance and in-class participation

Grades:excellent (5) 94–100very good (4.5) 87–93.9good (4) 78–86.9above average (3.5) 69–77.9satisfactory (3) 60–68.9unsatisfactory (2) 0–59.9

Upon completion of the (semester- or year-long) course, students receive diplomas. The grade on the diploma is the average mark from all the exams.

2. MID-TERM AND FINAL EXAMS

2.1. Exams take place twice per semester. Mid-term and final exams in grammar, vocabulary and linguistic skills are scheduled at appo-inted times. Other tests are individually arranged by the instructors. 2.2. Grades from individual subjects (i.e. grammar, vocabulary, communication and conversation, listening comprehension, etc.) are noted in the student’s official examination card.

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2.3. Instructors prepare additional exams separately and schedule them at appointed times. 2.4. The mid-term and final exam sections and their values are as follows:

Level AGrammar 35Vocabulary 15Listening Comprehension 10Reading Comprehension 10Composing and Editing Texts 10Communication (with Pronunciation and Intonation) 20Total 100 pointsLevel B1Grammar 30Vocabulary 10Listening Comprehension 10Reading Comprehension 15Composing and Editing Texts 15Communication and Conversation 20Total 100 points

Level B2Grammar 25Vocabulary 10Listening Comprehension 10Reading Comprehension 15Composing and Editing Texts 20Communication and Conversation 20Total 100 points

Level C*Syntax and Word Formation 20Listening Comprehension 10Reading Comprehension 20Composing and Editing Texts 30Communication and Conversation 20Total 100 points

* At the C level the linguistic skills, and thus the exam values, in the pro-gram may be modified depending on the needs of the group. Alterations should be arranged with the director of studies.

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2.5. Mid-term and final exams are for the students’ inspection only. They are the property of the center and, after being corrected, should be returned to the group leader. 2.6. Should the student receive an unsatisfactory grade in any section of the exam, (s)he may improve the grade by taking a make-up exam.

2.7. Written exam2.7.1. The grammar and lexical exercises are to test knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in various contexts. 2.7.2. In the “Listening Comprehension” and “Reading Comprehen-sion” sections, detailed and global comprehension are tested through a range of techniques.2.7.3. The written component evaluates the following:

• fulfillment of the task (content, length, form, composition); • grammatical accuracy;• vocabulary and style;• spelling and punctuation.

2.8. Oral exam2.8.1. In this exam, students draw from prepared sets of questions. 2.8.2. The sets for levels A1 to B1 consist of 2–3 tasks which test the student’s ability to communicate in typical, everyday situations.2.8.3. The sets in levels B2 to C2 contain 2–3 tasks which test the student’s ability to produce longer, logical, and well-organized sen-tences.2.8.4. The oral exam evaluates the following:Levels A1 to B1:

• comprehension of the instructions;• fulfillment of the task and manner of presentation;• fluency of speech;• linguistic accuracy (vocabulary/grammar/pronunciation and

intonation).

Level B2 and above: • fulfillment of the task and the manner of presentation;• speech style;• grammatical accuracy;• range of vocabulary, idiomatic use, and style;• pronunciation and intonation;• fluency of speech.

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Note concerning participants in all programs:

• On the first day of the program, participants are tested for pla-cement in the appropriate course level.

• Level changes and group transfers are possible within two weeks after the placement test. Later transfers are possible after con-sultation with the Director of the Center.

• Our students come from all over the world and speak various languages; therefore all language classes are conducted essen-tially in Polish, even at the beginners’ level.

• During the inaugural meetings, each student will receive a separate brochure containing a schedule of courses required for individual groups, as well as a schedule of elective courses giving the names of teachers conducting them.

• Elective classes are only available when a minimum of 10 stu-dents show interest.

• The Center reserves the right to change the course list (although every effort will be made to avoid cancellations).

• Students can attend and receive credit for more than 30 ECTS points of classes without additional fees.

• A diploma can be awarded to persons who earn at least 30 ECTS points and pass all required examinations.

• Students who take part only in selected classes may obtain a certificate of participation in the program.

• All students may obtain a transcript of studies which states the number of hours of instruction, the level of the language program, the titles of courses taken, and grades. Transfer of credits obtained at the Center should be arranged with the home college or university before enrollment in the Center.

• Students will be requested to buy two Polish language textbooks per semester (approx. 10 EUR each).

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSBecause there is a limited number of space, the Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World accepts students on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline for the first semester is September 16, 2013; for the second, February 5, 2014.To be considered for the program, please send the following docu-ments directly to the Center:• proof of graduation from secondary school: the equivalent of

the Polish secondary-school certificate – świadectwo maturalne (a document qualifying its holder to enter higher-education institutions), or (in the case of students or graduates of higher education institutions) a transcript or other record of your aca-demic achievements.Documents issued in English must be submitted as authori-zed copies or, if issued in other languages, be translated into Polish by an authorized translator.

• a letter of intent including your academic history, as well as a statement of purpose for studying at the Center. This letter should specify your program of interest;

• a health certificate completed by a registered physician, confir-ming your ability to study;

• a completed application for admission (included in this bro-chure).

Note:All documents have to be sent by post only. Documents sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

In accordance with legislation by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, foreigners may be accepted into Polish language courses if:• they possess a visa or residence card, or any other document

allowing them to live legally in Poland,• they either possess an insurance policy that will cover expenses

in the case of illness or accident during the period of their stu-dies in Poland, possess a European Health Insurance Card, or plan to become insured under the National Health Fund (NFZ) immediately after their course begins.

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCESuccessful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance. Upon receipt of the acceptance letter, it is necessary to submit a one-time non--refundable registration fee of 200 EUR.

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REGISTRATION FEES200 EUR non-refundable registration fee for all programs, for all students.

TUITION FEESFor students of Polish ancestry: 800 EUR for one semester and 1600 EUR for the entire academic year.For students of non-Polish ancestry: 1200 EUR for one semester and 2400 EUR for the entire academic year.This covers tuition only.

Note:Students with Polish heritage are entitled to a 30% discount on the Polish language course fee. In order to receive this discount, it is necessary to submit documentation such as a copy of a Po-lish passport, a certificate issued by a Polish consulate, the birth certificate of the student applying for the course or of his/her parents or grandparents, or other documents proving kinship (taking into consideration changes of surname).

A person claiming Polish nationality can be considered to be of Pol-ish descent if he/she fulfils the following requirements:

1. At least one of his/her parents or grandparents, or two great-grandparents, were of Polish nationality;

2. He/she displays a cultural connection to Polish identity, par-ticularly through maintaining Polish language, traditions and customs.

A person claiming Polish nationality may be considered to be of Polish descent if he/she possessed Polish citizenship in the past, or if at least one of his/her parents or grandparents, or two great-grandparents, possessed Polish citizenship, and if he/she displays a cultural connection to Polish identity.The following documents may serve as confirmation of Polish de-scent:

• Polish identification documents,• certificate of marital status or a certified copy,• certificate of baptism,• documents confirming a cultural connection to Polish iden-

tity,

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• documents confirming deportation or imprisonment which include information concerning Polish descent,

• foreign identity documents which include information con-cerning the Polish nationality of the holder,

• a legally binding decision confirming Polish descent issued in accordance with the repatriation act, etc.

Course Payment Schedule Course payment should be made before the semester begins, i.e. before October 1st for those beginning in the first semester, and before February 19th for those beginning their studies in the 2nd semester. Those electing for the year-long language course may choose to pay in two installments, adhering to the above--mentioned deadlines. Payment for a single semester can not be made in installments.

PAYMENT OF FEESStudents accepted into the Polish Language Program should pay their registration fee (200 EUR) as soon as possible in order to reserve their place in the program.

The fee for the program may be paid by wire transfer, or directly to Jagiellonian University’s account at Bank Pekao S.A.

Wire transfer to:ACCOUNT NAME: UNIWERSYTET JAGIELLOŃSKI, CENTRUM JĘZYKA I KULTURY POLSKIEJ W ŚWIECIEACCOUNT NUMBER: 30 1240 4722 1111 0000 4859 4101At: Bank PEKAO SAADDRESS: ODDZIAŁ KRAKÓW, UL. PIJARSKA 1Title: Polish Language Course (and Your name)IBAN: PL30 1240 4722 1111 0000 4859 4101BIC (SWIFT): PKOPPLPW

Note: • Students are requested to mail, fax or bring their copy of the wire

transfer order to the Center as proof of payment.• All bank fees should be covered by the student.• Should you bring cash with you, please make sure that banknotes

are absolutely clean and undamaged, with no spots or written marks on them – otherwise the Polish bank will not accept them. You can also pay in Polish zloty at the exchange rate in effect

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on the day of payment – according to the average exchange rate of the National Bank of Poland.

SCHOLARSHIPSThe Polish government awards scholarships through a bilateral agre-ement. Recipients of government scholarships are exempt from tuition fees. The annual amount is determined by international agreements.Scholarships are awarded by the National Ministry of Education. Administrative services for scholarship recipients are covered by the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange.Students seeking to apply for a scholarship from the Polish go-vernment for studies in Poland should contact Polish diplomatic institutions abroad (consulates). Scholarship recipients’ admission requests are directed to particular institutions by the Bureau.Biuro Uznawalności Wykształcenia i Wymiany Międzynarodowej (Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange)ul. Ogrodowa 28/30, 00-896 Warszawatel. (+48) 22 8267434, 22 8282431

ACCOMMODATIONThe Center offers students accommodation at two student dormito-ries: “Żaczek” Student Dormitory on al. 3 Maja 5, and “Bydgoska” Student Dormitory at ul. Bydgoska 19. If you are interested in reserv-ing university accommodation, please tick the appropriate box in the application form. Students can be accommodated in the dormitory three days before the program begins. As space is limited, we cannot guarantee that everyone will be accommodated according to their wishes (we will inform you by mail).

“Bydgoska” Student Dormitory “Bydgoska” Student Dormitory consists of 4 buildings (A, B, C, D) which are situated in a quiet neighborhood next to a city park. The move-in period for students begins 3 days after the start of classes. In the 2012/2013 academic year, the monthly charge was 350 PLN* per person, plus a deposit of 200 PLN*. The deposit is returned when a student moves out, if the room has not been damaged. Students are lodged in 2-person or 3-person units (2 rooms plus bathroom and kitchen), or in 2-person rooms with a separate bathroom. Each

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bathroom contains a shower, toilet and sink. Each room contains beds, tables, chairs, a wardrobe for clothes, and bookshelves. Rooms are not equipped with refrigerators. Students can obtain bedding (a pillow, 2 blankets, and sheets), curtains, a tablecloth and a lamp from the dormitory’s storeroom. Bedding can be changed once every 3 weeks. The dormitory does not supply towels – it is necessary for students to bring their own. There is free Internet access in each room. Students must bring their own computers. It is possible to have a faster Internet connection by paying a 20 PLN* monthly fee. By presenting their dormitory resident’s card, students may borrow a vacuum cleaner, iron, ironing board, sports equipment, or use the reading room or television room. Students must pay to use the com-puter room, laundry room, and party room. In buildings C and D there are 4 kitchens on each floor, containing an electric stove and a sink. The kitchens are not equipped with cooking pots, dishes or kitchen appliances. In buildings A and B there is a kitchen included in each 2-room unit. Unless otherwise stated, all of the above are covered by the dormitory fee. A grocery store, hair salon, photocopy and print shop, and restaurant/ pub are located on the dormitory grounds, which students may use at their own cost. Smoking is prohibited on the dormitory grounds.

Students are accommodated on the basis of a list provided by the Center and need simply show up in “Żaczek” or “Bydgoska” – there is no need to take care of any additional formalities. The reception desks are open 24 hours a day. Unfortunately, the Center is not in a position to help students arrange private accommodation. Information about rent-a-flat agencies and rooms available for students can be obtained from local papers.

“Żaczek” Student Dormitory The “Żaczek” Student Dormitory (al. 3 Maja 5) is located in the very center of Kraków, just a 10-minute walk from the Main Square and Wawel Castle. “Żaczek” offers: 2- and 3-person rooms with washrooms or without. They measure around 12–15 m2.The rooms are equipped with the basics, i.e. beds, tables, bookshel-ves, wardrobes, telephone and Internet connection. Every room hasa sink. Rooms with bathrooms have separate bathroom areas (approx. 3 m2) at the exclusive disposal of the residents; they are equipped with shower, toilet and sink.

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The fees for the 2012/2013 academic year are:– 330 PLN*/one bed in a room without a bathroom,– 350 PLN*/one bed in a room with a bathroom. The subsequent academic year may see a minor (around 5%) raise of these fees. Accommodation is for a nine-month period, i.e. from October to June of the following year. Accommodation generally starts 3 days before October 1st. Those seeking accommodation must provide: I.D. card, photograph, cash in Polish currency for the first month’s stay, as well as the deposit fee – presently 200 PLN*. (The deposit is returned upon moving out, if no damage has been done by the student during the accommoda-tion period). The dorm fees include Internet and telephone access. Every floor has a kitchen, but these are not equipped. Every student can take bedding from the storage (blanket-cover, pillowcase and sheets), as well as drapes, curtains and a telephone. The dorm cannot ensure students lamps or towels. Every 3 weeks the sheets and curtains can exchanged. Residents of the “Żaczek” Student Dorm can use the student a vacuum cleaner, the reading room, television room and party hall upon presen-tation of their student card. On the building’s grounds there is a self-serve laundromat with six machines. The cost of one load of laundry is 3 PLN*. Laundry detergent and fabric softener are not provided.Students may use the newly renovated cafeteria; dinner is served from 11.30 a.m.–5.00 p.m. The price of a full dinner (two courses) is 11 PLN*.The Żaczek Student Dorm is situated nearby two student clubs (Ro-tunda and Żaczek), one dining establishment – Jarzyna salad bar, the Paulina hair salon, a photocopy service and two grocery stores.

The “Żaczek” Student Hotel is also situated on the grounds of the “Żaczek” Student Dormitory. The former will happily accommodate families and friends of international exchange students at reasonable prices.The e-mail address is: zaczek@hotele.studenckie.pl

STUDENT DOCUMENTSParticipants in our program receive the following benefits: a Student Identity Card** (legitymacja studencka) and an Examination Card.

* Prices as of February 2013 – subject to change.** The cost of the Student Identity Card is 17 PLN – price as of 2012/2013 academic year – subject to change.

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The student identity card is a student document with a photo-graph, which:• is valid only with the holograph for the period: October 1–March

31 and April 1–September 30;• entitles the holder to reduced ticket fares on public transport in

Kraków (buses and trams);• entitles the holder to reduced train ticket fares in Poland (if under

26 years of age).Students can buy public transportation passes for one, two, three months, etc. up to and including 1 year, valid from the date of pur-chase, at one of the MPK (Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne) outlets. There is one at the corner of ul. Podwale and ul. Studencka (ul. Podwale 3/5).The examination card is a document given to each student at the beginning of the semester. It notes the student’s academic pro-gress by recording credits and marks received on examinations.The examination card also allows students to use the Jagiellonian Library (the central library of Jagiellonian University), as well as libraries in the various faculties, and institutes within each faculty.

HEALTH AND INSURANCEStudents from EU member states are advised to be insured in their home countries and bring an European Health Insurance Card which entitles them to the same treatment as Polish nationals.

Non-EU students are advised to purchase a health insurance policy in their own countries before arrival in Poland.Polish public health insurance can also be purchased. Detailed information can be obtained at:National Health Fund, Department of Insurance (Narodowy Fun-dusz Zdrowia, Wydział Obsługi Ubezpieczeń) ul. Batorego 24Phone: 12 298 81 00e-mail: nfz@nfz-krakow.plStudent holders of public Polish health insurance plans are entitled to medical treatment at (among other public clinics):Student Health Care Centre al. Armii Krajowej 5Phone: 12 637 21 00 Apart from the public medical care system, there is also a well-deve-loped private sector offering individual medical insurance (e.g. PZU, Warta, Hestia, Falck and others). Signing an agreement with one of these companies can serve as additional insurance.

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Additional insurance against unfortunate accidents on the pro-perty of the Jagiellonian University is available for all students and is valid for one academic year. This insurance costs 25 PLN* per academic year and may be purchased from:Student Council Organization (Samorząd Studencki)Jagiellonian University, Collegium Novumul. Gołębia 24, room no. 033 (basement).

VISACitizens of non-EU/EEA member states will need a visa. Polish law explicitly states that all non-EU/EEA citizens studying at Polish universities are required to be in possession of a student visa valid for the entire period of study. Non-EU/EEA citizens can only enter the territory of Poland on the basis of a valid travel document (passport) and a visa obtained from the Polish Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence.A short-term visa entitles foreign students to stay in Poland for up to three months; the long-term visa for a maximum of 12 months.Extensions of visas in Poland may be obtained only under special circumstances, for example, a force majeure or a situation impossible to foresee.A visa can be extended only once. It is therefore necessary to apply for a visa at the Polish embassy/consulate for the whole planned period of stay in Poland.

RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR STUDIES IN POLANDEU and EEA citizens can enter Poland without a visa. Poland has been a part of the Schengen area since January, 2008; there are no document controls on Polish – EU/EEA borders. Howe-ver, students must possess a valid travel photo ID document (i.e.,a passport, or other photo document).For a stay of up to three months no formal steps are necessary to legalize immigration status. For stays exceeding three months (90 days), EU/EEA citizens must obtain a temporary residence card (karta czasowego pobytu). The residence card is valid for one year. This document will be issued by the Department of Citizenship and Migration Affairs at the Małopolska Provincial Government Office. Temporary residence permits will be granted to EU/EEA students who personally present the following documents:

1. Application (1 original + 3 xerox copies)2. 2 passport photographs

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3. Xerox copy of valid travel document (personal data page) or other document confirming identity and citizenship

4. Confirmation of reporting for temporary residence5. Certification of acceptance for studies from your institution

of higher education 6. Document confirming insurance status or eligibility for me-

dical care services 7. Written affidavit of possession of sufficient funds to support

yourself, or proof confirming possession of such funds.

Contact and information:Department of Citizenship and Migration Affairs – Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemcówul. Przy Rondzie 6tel. 12 392 18 04e-mail: wo@malopolska.uw.gov.pl

REGISTRATION OF RESIDENCE ADDRESSUpon arrival in Kraków all students must register their residence for the duration of their stay in Poland. Students staying in student dor-mitories receive residence registration forms from the administration office and submit them to the Census Department – Wydział Ewidencji Ludności, at al. Powstania Warszawskiego 10.Phone: 12 616 93 20Students staying in private accommodation should pick up residence forms directly from the Census Department.

Dual CitizenshipPolish passport holders (including those with dual citizenship) must enter Poland using their Polish passports.

For further information please contact:mgr Agnieszka Pasieka, Study Abroad CoordinatorCenter for Polish Language and Culture in the Worldul. Grodzka 64, 31-044 Kraków, PolandTel. (+48) 12 663 18 14, (+48) 12 663 18 13Fax (+48) 12 663 18 15e-mail: polish.for.foreigners@uj.edu.plwww.polishstudies.uj.edu.pl

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POLISH LANGUAGE COURSE FOR STUDENTS IN THE ERASMUS PROGRAM AND FOR FOREIGNERS STUDYING AT KRAKÓW

UNIVERSITIES

The Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World organizesa Polish language cours every semester for foreigners who are study-ing in Krakow universities, as well as those who are in Krakow doing work apprenticeships or PhD research. Since 2000, the center has also offered Polish language courses for students in the Erasmus Program.The course lasts for one semester and consists of 60 academic hours and offers classes at all levels (A1–C2).At the end of the course there is a written and oral exam. After pas-sing the exam, the student receives 6 ECTS credits. The oral exam takes place during two additional hours which are not included in the60 academic hours of the course.In the 2012/2013 academic year the cost of the course for students enrolled at the Jagiellonian University was 580 PLN* per semester. For students enrolled at other institutions the cost was 670 PLN*.For foreign students at Krakow universities in their 1st or 2nd year of studies (not including students in the Erasmus Program), there is an option of obtaining credit for the Polish language course by passing an advanced level fluency exam. This exam takes place in September and November. If the student fails the exam, it is necessary to attend the course.The fee for the exam was 80 PLN* in the 2012/2013 academic year.Classes are led by qualified teachers of Polish as a foreign language employed by the Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World.

Program Coordinator, mgr Joanna Machowska

* Prices as of 2012/2013 academic year – subject to change.

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THE ONENESS INTERNET PROGRAM

For those beginning to learn the Polish language, we heartily recommend the ONENESS Internet program.

The Oneness program came about in 2006 in the framework of the SOCRATES LINGUA-L2 project. It is the fruit of cooperation between specialists from Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Poland and Portugal. The coordinator is the Vilnius University. The authors of the Polish version of the project were Katarzyna Drwal--Straszak, Waldemar Martyniuk, Ph.D. and Przemysław Wacław Turek, Ph.D. from the Jagiellonian University’s Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World.The intention of the program’s creators was to create a multimedia pro-gram that would allow the Polish-language learner to attain a level of A1 competence. The language of explanation and commentary is English. The program is made up of ten lesson units (the Language School part), including: vocabulary, the basics of grammar, reading, listening, speaking and writing. The vocabulary parts, and those involving li-stening and speaking include recordings to help the learner become acquainted with the correct pronunciation of single words, as well as whole phrases and sentences. Each of the parts is supplied with exercises: true or false, multiple choice, matching, fill in the blanks etc. The Polish-English and English-Polish dictionary is of additional help – it features vocabulary used in the program. The words are provided in such a way as to allow the learner to find alternate forms of the same word (e.g.: miasto – mieście). In the Library section there is some brief information on grammar, some basic phrases, and general information on Polish-language phonetics. The Information Center part includes basic information on Poland, and web links to more information about our country. Entertainment Park, the most innovative part of the project, isa nine-part educational series which allows learners to trace the story of Kasia and her German friend, Thomas, and thus check their communication competence.

The program web site is at: www.oneness.vu.lt/pl

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SCHOOL OF POLISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Since 1969, the Jagiellonian University School, presently a part of the Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World, has welco-med thousands of students, teachers and professors from all over the world. Apart from its rich academic program, the School organizes visits to Kraków’s finest museums, as well as field trips and excursions.Students will live in a dormitory, in fully-equipped single or double rooms.Participants must be at least 18 years of age*. Candidates should send their applications directly to the School of Polish Language and Culture. Application forms must be accompanied by a non-refundable prepayment of 300 PLN (which is counted toward the total cost). Enrollment letters will be sent to applicants immediately after the School receives the application form.The cost of the program includes: non-refundable 300 PLN prepay-ment, tuition, room and board, tourist and cultural programs.

COURSESA – Four-week course: July 5–August 1, 2013 6 096 PLNB – Six-week course: July 5–August 15, 2013 7 936 PLNC – Three-week course: July 5–25, 2013 4 956 PLND – Three-week course: July 26–August 15, 2013 4 956 PLN

Explorers’ Summer Lanquage Camp for Youth:Ist term: July 7–20, 2013 3 260 PLN2nd term: July 28 –August 11, 2013 3 260 PLN

For more information write, fax, call or e-mail:

SZKOŁA JĘZYKA I KULTURY POLSKIEJ UJ ul. Garbarska 7a31-131 KrakówPOLANDTel. (+48) 12 421 36 92, (+48) 12 429 64 27Fax (+48) 12 422 77 01e-mail: plschool@uj.edu.plInternet: www.uj.edu.pl/SL

* This does not include participants of the “Explorers’ Summer” Language Camp for Youth.