Polish A1

22B1613

Bachelor

Others, German, English

5.0

winter and summer term

winter an summer semester

1 semester

1 part of the module (2 SWS) can be taught by a tutor. In this case, students work in smaller (sub)groups, which leads to greater efficiency and intensity in learning the language.

The module Polish A1 offers basic training of skills and competences at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 

In this general language course, students with no prior knowledge of Polish acquire the basics of the Polish language and train their language skills in all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

The focus of this course is on coping with the most obvious everyday situations.

• short and simple listening and reading texts on topics that relate to students´own needs or person and enable a basic exchange with other people
• vocabulary exercises on selected everyday situations
• filling out a form with personal data
• basics of grammar and spelling
• pronunciation training at sound and word level
• short phrases for personal introductions, instructions and advice
• reading and listening strategies and methods for learning vocabulary

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

The hours used in the Lecturer-based learning field are teaching hours.

• Portfolio exam

The portfolio examination is worth 100 points and consists of a one-hour written examination (K1) and an oral examination (M). Each element is weighted with 50 points.

Written examination as part of the portfolio examination: See the respective valid study regulations

Oral examination as part of the portfolio examination: see general section of the examination regulations

The requirements are specified in the respective specific course.

The course is intended for participants with no previous knowledge.

Students completing the module are able to understand and write short general language texts (forms, short emails, text messages).

Thanks to basic grammar and vocabulary, they are able to establish basic social contact and communicate in general language situations when speaking slowly and clearly. 

Students expand their linguistic competence and observe basic orthographic and phonetic rules.

Students acquire a basic understanding of some of Poland's cultural characteristics.

They are able to recognize internationalisms and words from other languages and use them for simple communication.

Students are able to use basic grammatical and syntactical structures as well as a basic vocabulary and express themselves in familiar communication situations.  

After this course students are equipped to understand simple, clearly spoken sentences that refer to themselves; to follow a conversation when it is about a familiar everyday topic and is spoken slowly. In addition, to introduce themselves and other people orally and in writing and to talk about and ask about their own interests, preferences, abilities, plans, projects and hobbies. 

Students are able to understand simple texts (e.g. about cities and universities), exchange information about family, daily and weekly routines, justify a decision, and express comparisons and evaluations.

Students can communicate in Polish in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help. 

They can use simple words to express themselves on topics of general interest and exchange the most important information, also paying attention to non-verbal signals. 

By learning elementary cultural characteristics in the Polish language area, students develop a sensitivity for the connections between language and culture, which enables better communication.

Students are able to assess their own language skills and know how to further develop their language skills when needed.

• Juraszek, Iwona

• Juraszek, Iwona