Polish Intermediate 1 (LAS296)

• University credits: 10
• FHEQ level: 5
• Availability: Students, members of staff, members of the public
• Frequency of class: Twice a week
• Group size: Maximum of 23 students per seminar group and 10-15 per tutorial group.

• Module Leader: Dr Justyna Drobnik-Rogers

Assuming no prior knowledge of the language, this unit aims to provide a general foundation in the language and culture in order to cope with a range of predictable, everyday communicative situations encountered when interacting at a basic level, orally and in writing, with sympathetic native speakers during, for instance, a brief visit abroad.

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

• perform at Level B1- of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• understand clear standard speech on familiar matters (work, school, leisure, etc.) or of basic radio or TV programmes on current affairs when the delivery is slow and clear
• understand informative texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language, and the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters
• deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken, and present and discuss a topic of personal interest or a book/film, briefly describing experience and events or giving reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
• write simple connected text on topics with which they are familiar or of personal interest, possibly describing personal experiences and impressions
• demonstrate a knowledge of main cultural and social trends and related behaviours in areas where the language is spoken so as to respond appropriately when interacting with native speakers in straightforward situations
• demonstrate a practical understanding of main grammar terminology and an ability to study the language by themselves, assessing their immediate language needs and cultural interests, setting themselves goals in relation to these, and identifying appropriate resources and techniques to achieve these goals
• demonstrate solid competence in a number of transferable skills such as IT skills, presenting information and opinions, taking intercultural differences and language barriers into account, learning independently, etc.

Credited students:

• Oral Assessment: 50%
• Written examination (in the examination period): 50%

Not-for-credit fee-waiver students

Mandatory assessment to be completed in order to qualify for fee-waiver.

Not-for-credit self-funded students

Assessment is not mandatory.