The UF Polish Studies curriculum is an interdisciplinary one.
Courses introduce key cultural, social, and intellectual trends to students through
literature, historical and political writing, documentary and feature films, popular and
classical music, art, and theater.
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The language program offers beginning and intermediate level Polish with
the possibility of directed studies for advanced language students. Courses are offered in
sequences that rotate between Fall and Spring semesters.
The language courses are geared toward developing proficiency in the areas of reading, writing,
speaking and listening. A significant part of the courses is dedicated to building cultural
proficiency, as well. Through innovative use of the internet, students learn where to find
information on Poland, be it by surfing the site of the Polish State Rail System or by
“visiting” Café Blikle, a famous café in downtown Warsaw known for its splendid desserts and
atmosphere!
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POL 1115 Elementary Polish: Review and Progress I
Credits: 3; Prereq: by placement test.
Alternative to POL 1130, for students who have had some previous experience in
Polish but are not yet ready for intermediate work in the language. This course
reviews basic grammar principles and improves reading, writing, and listening skills.
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POL 1130 Introduction to Polish Language and Culture I
Credits: 5
First of a two-semester Polish language sequence, this course will introduce students
to the basics of Polish language and culture.
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POL 2200 Intermediate Polish I
Credits: 3; Prereq: by placement test.
Students will improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension
skills by reviewing and expanding the language principles introduced in POL 1130/1131
or POL 1115/1116.
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POL 1116 Elementary Polish: Review and Progress II
Credits: 3; Prereq: POL 1115 or by placement test.
Second semester sequence for students who have had some previous experience
in Polish but are not yet ready for intermediate work in the language. This course
reviews basic grammar principles and improves reading, writing, and listening skills.
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POL 1131 Introduction to Polish Language and Culture II
Credits: 5; Prereq: POL 1115, 1130 or by placement test.
Second of a two-semester Polish language sequence, this course will continue
where Introduction to Polish Language and Culture I left off, helping students
to expand their vocabulary and command of Polish grammar, as well as ability to speak.
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POL 2201 Intermediate Polish II
Credits: 4; Prereq: POL 2200 or by placement test.
Students will improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension
skills by reviewing and building upon the language principles introduced in POL 2200.
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Courses on modern and contemporary culture and society introduce
and examine the ways in which Polish literature and media have readily and creatively
adapted themselves to the altered political and economic circumstances. At the same time,
while emphasizing the open-ended evolution of contemporary Polish culture, the program
seeks equally to establish a knowledge of and ability to reflect critically on the legacy
of Poland’s more than one-thousand-year history.
Currently, two of the below listed courses are offered per semester. All courses are taught in
English, with the option of reading materials in Polish.
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PLT 3504 19th c. Polish Culture and Society
Credits: 3.
Introduces students to major literary, cultural and social movements of 19th
century Poland. Readings from fiction, poetry, essay and political writing.
Course is designed to situate Polish letters in the complex political and social
contexts of partitioned Poland. Taught in English.
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POL 1130 Introduction to Polish Language and Culture I
Credits: 5
First of a two-semester Polish language sequence, this course will introduce students
to the basics of Polish language and culture.
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PLT 3504 19th c. Polish Culture and Society
Credits: 3
Students will improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension
skills by reviewing and expanding the language principles introduced in POL 1130/1131
or POL 1115/1116.
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POL 1116 Elementary Polish: Review and Progress II
Credits: 3; Prereq: POL 1115 or by placement test.
Introduces students to major literary, cultural and social movements of 19th
century Poland. Readings from fiction, poetry, essay and political writing. Course is designed
to situate Polish letters in the complex political and social contexts of partitioned Poland.
Taught in English.
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PLT 3520 Polish Cinema
Credits: 4.
Examination of principal developments and major directors of modern Polish cinema
with emphasis placed on the visual and narrative techniques that distinguish Polish
cinema from Hollywood and other national cinemas. Course taught in English.
(Cross-listed with ENG 4135).
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PLT 3564 Modern Polish Culture and Society
Credits: 3
Examination of Polish culture since 1900: fiction, essays, selections from
social and cultural history, and historical documents, and the viewing of films.
Course taught in English.
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PLT 3930 Special Topics in Polish Studies
Credits: 3
Variable topics in Polish literature, culture, and society. Course taught in English.
Fall 2005: Polish Science Fiction and Fantasy: Fiction, Film and Artwork.
Other Topics:
Fall 2004: Cultural Transition in Contemporary Poland (1950-present)
Spring 2006: Polish Magical Realism in Context
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