Information for the candidates
The history of POLONICUM started with a summer Polish language course that has now been continuously organized for over 60 years. Year after year, its popularity is increasing, not only among young people and students, but also among mature people of different professions and nationalities. The course is held in August, it lasts 4 weeks and is usually attended by about 200 people from all over the world. Lectures are delivered daily (except Saturdays and Sundays). Students attend the course in several groups at all levels of proficiency in the Polish language: from beginner to advanced. For each level there is an original curriculum prepared, and students have two teachers at their disposal. There is also a cultural programme prepared for the students: lectures and seminars on Polish history, Polish culture and literature, reality and society. Furthermore, students can participate in workshops dealing with language, literature, texts, etc. The programme also includes, among others, screenings of the most recent Polish films, piano concerts of Chopin’s music in the Łazienki Park, walks in interesting places of the capital, visits to Warsaw museums, city games and other forms of exploring language and culture. Every year, our students enjoy many experiences, emotions and attractions. They include learning the Polonaise dance under the guidance of a choreographer from the University’s Folk Song and Dance Ensemble “Warszawianka”. The show of the Polonaise at the end of the course is the crowning of the students’ efforts and adventure with the Polish language and culture.
Programme trailer
The 66th Summer Course of Polish Language and Culture (online)
Course term: 2 – 27 August 2021
Application deadline: 16 July 2021
76 hours of language classes (including 57 live video meetings and 19 self-study hours on the platform).
Additional classes on culture and language (included in the fee):
- Conversation classes and workshops (8 hours),
- Lectures on Polish history and culture in English (8 hours) and Polish (8 hours),
- Workshops organized by the Museum of Warsaw,
- Possibility of communication between all participants and teachers via the internal moderated forum, created to present curiosities about Polish language and to discuss current topics.
Classes will be held from Mon. to Fri., 9.30 am -12.00 pm (CET) or 16:30-19:00; workshops and lectures – a few times a week, 2 pm-3.30 pm (CET). Besides, materials for individual language training will be provided everyday.
- Total number of people in a group: 6 – 8
- Groups at all language levels.
- Classes delivered by professors of Centre Polonicum, qualified teachers of Polish as a foreign language, experienced in teaching foreigners with the best methods available.
- Modern methods of remote education.
- Only adults are admitted to the course.
4 ECTS points
Price: 2 700 PLN
