Polish (POLSH)

POLSH 1131 - Elementary Polish I (3 Credits)  
In this course, students will work on their four language skills: listing, speaking, reading, and writing as well as cultural competence. We will focus on practical communication. The instructor uses communicative language teaching (CLT) with an emphasis on structured input.
Distribution Requirements: (FL-AG), (OCL-IL)  
Exploratory Studies: (EULANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022  
POLSH 1132 - Elementary Polish II (3 Credits)  
In this course, students continue to work on their four language skills: listing, speaking, reading, and writing as well as cultural competence. We focus on practical communication. The instructor uses communicative language teaching (CLT) with an emphasis on structured input.
Prerequisites: POLSH 1131 or permission of instructor.  
Distribution Requirements: (FL-AG), (OCL-IL)  
Exploratory Studies: (EULANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Fall 2020  
POLSH 2033 - Intermediate Polish I (3 Credits)  
In this course, students continue working on their ability to speak, write, read, and understand contemporary Polish. Students will also enhance their intercultural competency. The instructor uses communicative language teaching with emphasis on structured input. Students use the textbook and workbook Hurra! Po polsku 2 supplemented by Polish-English chapter dictionaries. This class covers chapters 1-10. If a student is not sure of his or her language level, he or she can contact the Polish instructor, Ewa Bachminska, at eb583@cornell.edu.
Prerequisites: POLSH 1132.  
Distribution Requirements: (FL-AG), (FLOPI-AS), (OCL-IL)  
Exploratory Studies: (EULANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2021  
POLSH 2034 - Intermediate Polish II (3 Credits)  
In this course, students continue working on their ability to speak, write, read, and understand contemporary Polish. Students will also enhance their intercultural competency. The instructor uses communicative language teaching with emphasis on structured input. Students use the textbook and workbook Hurra! Po polsku 2 supplemented by Polish-English chapter dictionaries. This class covers chapters 11-20. If a student is not sure of his or her language level, he or she can contact the Polish instructor, Ewa Bachminska, at eb583@cornell.edu.
Prerequisites: POLSH 2033.  
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS), (OCL-IL)  
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019  
POLSH 2103 - Advanced Polish I (3 Credits)  
In this class, students master their language skills: oral communication, listening and reading comprehension as well as creative and formal writing. Students also deepen their cultural competence. Classroom discussions include issues of contemporary Poland and various aspects of Polish culture. Students have writing assignments and one oral presentation in class.
Prerequisites: POLSH 2034.  
Distribution Requirements: (FL-AG), (FLOPI-AS), (OCL-IL)  
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Spring 2020  
POLSH 2104 - Advanced Polish II (3 Credits)  
In this class, students master their language skills: oral communication, listening and reading comprehension as well as creative and formal writing. Students also deepen their cultural competence. Classroom discussions include issues of contemporary Poland and various aspects of Polish culture. Students have writing assignments and one oral presentation in class.
Prerequisites: POLSH 2103 or permission of instructor required.  
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS), (OCL-IL)  
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2016, Spring 2014  
POLSH 2240 - World Cinema (1.5 Credits)