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University of Rochester Summer Program
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Jagiellonian
University, Krakow, Poland
July 4 - July 31, 2006
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The Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364, is the oldest university in Poland and the second oldest university north of the Alps. Located in one of the most beautiful European cities, ancient Kraków, the Jagiellonian University offers foreigners a unique opportunity not only to study Polish language, culture and society, but also to experience over 600 years of its history, magnificent architecture, and art. The Jagiellonian University School of Polish Language and Culture, part of the Center of the Polish Language and Culture in the World within the Faculty of Polish Studies, organizes short-term individual courses, “Semester Abroad” as well as summer programs. Founded in 1969, the School is the oldest, largest and most experienced in Poland. Over the past 36 years it has welcomed thousands of students, teachers and professors from all over the world. During inauguration ceremonies the most outstanding scholars deliver introductory lectures; for instance Nobel Prize Winner for Literature Czesław Miłosz, Professor Norman Davies, Professor Leszek Balcerowicz, outstanding film directors Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof Zanussi, renowned poet Adam Zagajewski, and world-famous journalist Ryszard Kapuściński. Apart from the rich academic program, the School organizes visits to Kraków's finest museums, concert halls, and theaters, as well as field trips. The warm student community atmosphere of the School Program offers all participants a truly memorable and enlightening experience.
In 2000 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland awarded the School with a prestigious honorary diploma for outstanding achievements in promoting Polish culture abroad.
In 2002 and 2005 the European Commission granted the School the European Label Award for innovative initiatives in language teaching. |
Classes
The 4-week program is taught by the Skalny Center faculty members and Jagiellonian University professors and supervised by the Director of the Skalny Center, Professor Ewa Hauser. Students meet every weekday.
Clusters and Credits
All students take a Polish language course: either Intensive (6 credits) or Non-intensive (3 credits), All students also take a seminar, Poland in the New Europe (3 credits). Those enrolled in the non-intensive Polish course take one additional three-credit course, Polish Art Past and Present.
Course Description
PLI Intensive Polish Language (4-6 hours a day, taught in the morning)
An intensive language course designed to build a firm linguistic foundation.
Students learn the principles of Polish pronunciation and intonation as well as basic Polish grammar. After this course, students should be able to use Polish language in typical everyday situation. Their vocabulary should range from about 500 to 750 words.
The exact syllabus is prepared each time at the beginning of the course, depending on the needs and abilities of students.
Courses are taught by various instructors, including Piotr Horbatowski, Ph.D., Anna Seretny, Ph.D., Kinga Kozak, M.A., members of the faculty of the School of Polish Language and Culture.
PL Polish Language (non-intensive, for 2 hours a day, taught in the morning)
A course designed to introduce students to the Polish language or to improve the knowledge of Polish they already possess.
ART Polish Art: Past and Present
Beata Kwiatkowska-Kopka, Ph.D. (Dept. of History, Jagiellonian University)
The development of Polish art since the 14th c. Special emphasis will be placed on 19th and 20th c. artistic movements, Polish church art, folk art, poster art and architecture. The in-depth art history lectures will be conducted both at the University and in museums. The course will be accompanied by a program of field trips.
HIST History of Poland: from Kingdom to Third Republic
Jan Lencznarowicz, Ph.D. (The Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, Jagiellonian University)
A survey of Polish history from the Piast
dynasty through the period of Jagiellonian rule, the time of the elected kings, 123 years of partitioned Poland, the 1920's and 1930's, World War II, the creation and functioning of the People's Republic, the collapse of the communist system.
Cultural Program
Includes:
- presentations of films (most with English subtitles),
- theater performances and concerts (tickets not included),
- visits to galleries and museums (tickets not included),
Accommodations and Meals
Students will live in a dormitory in double rooms (with one bathroom per two rooms), fully equipped with towels, sheets etc. At the dormitory there is a club, cafeteria and post office, as well as a newspaper and souvenir stall. The number of single rooms is limited. Accommodation in such rooms is possible upon prior reservation made on an application form (on a first-come, first-served basis); upon arrival - only if available. There is one bathroom per two rooms. Meals are served three times a day in the students’ cafeteria. Special dietary arrangements are possible for vegetarians.
Excursions
Begins with a sightseeing tour of Kraków's Old Town and the Wawel Royal Castle. On weekends trips to various places of interest in and around Kraków will be organized:
- tour of the Martyrdom Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau (the former Nazi
concentration camp),
- trip to the ancient Salt Mine in Wieliczka or to the Pieskowa Skała Castle,
- trip to the Pieniny Mountains, including a raft ride on the Dunajec river,
- trip to the Tatra Mountains, including a visit to the resort city of Zakopane.
Program Cost and Financial Aid
The program fee includes accommodation and meals. The Skalny Center for Polish
and Central European Study offers grants to cover tuition, room and board. Application can be found at: http://www.rochester.edu/college/psc/CPCES/Application_Skalny_Center_2006.doc
The deadline for applying for grants is March 1.
Applications
The application deadline for the program is March 1st. Applications may be obtained from the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, (585) 275-9898.
 
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