Syllabus

Elementary Polish PLC 101 (42515) & PLC 102 (42516)

Critical Languages Institute: Summer 2014 Classroom: LL 264, LL 262 Meeting times: M–F 08:30–12:30 Instructor: Dr. Agnieszka Mielczarek Phone: TBA Office: TBA Office hours: TBA e-mail: agnieszka.mielczarek@amu.edu.pl Required Textbooks: Gramatyka? Dlaczego nie?!, Machowska, Joanna (Universitas 2010, ISBN 97883-242-1323-8, available in e-book format only, through Polish distributors. Instructor will assist students in purchasing e-books during first class through the publisher’s Polish-language site. Please bring credit card to class so you can make the purchase.) Hurra po polsku 1, Textbook, Małolepsza, Małgorzata and Szymkiewicz, Aneta (Prolog publishing, 2010, ISBN 978-83-6022-915-6, available through polonia.com) Hurra po polsku 1, Workbook, (Prolog publishing, 2010, ISBN 978-83-6022-916-3, available through polonia.com) Supplemental Materials (online or provided by instructor): First-Year Polish, Swan, Oscar, on-line text and exercises: http://polish.slavic.pitt.edu . About the Texts This course uses separate texts for grammatical material, for the development of listening comprehension and oral proficiency, and for the development of reading skills. The primary grammar text is Machowska’s Gramatyka? Dlaczego nie?! This up-to-date text provides a good a balance between grammar and vocabulary, with a consistent emphasis on culturally appropriate, high-frequency vocabulary. The Machowska text is supplemented by extensive use of drills and self-study materials from the University of Pittsburgh's First-Year Polish website. The primary text for listening and speaking skills is Małgorzata Małolepsza & Aneta Szymkiewicz’s Hurra!!! Po polsku 1, the standard text for intensive courses in Poland.

Recommended materials: A dictionary, for example the Larousse Pocket Polish-English/English-Polish Dictionary, Larousse 2007, ISBN 2035420938. About Poland and Polish http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/polish/soap http://wings.buffalo.edu/info-poland http://www.polandembassy.org http://www.polishworld.com http://www.poland.gov.pl http://www.poznan.pl http://www.um.warszawa.pl About the course: This intensive course provides a solid command of the fundamentals of Polish grammar, while also ensuring a functional command of basic Polish history and culture. By the completion of this course, all students are expected to acquire a proficiency level of ILR 0+ (Novice High) in listening, speaking, and writing, and ILR 1 (Intermediate Low) in reading. Some students may achieve ILR 1 in more than one area. Students at this level should be able to communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and original (not memorized) simple sentences. They can handle many everyday social interactions, asking and answering simple questions. They can comprehend short informational texts on familiar topics and extract the gist of some texts on less familiar material. In addition, the course will help students recognize common knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and behavioral patterns of the Polish people, and to detect and conform to fundamental verbal and nonverbal cultural norms. To solidify their language and cultural gains, students are highly encouraged to take advantage of summer study, for example the summer program at Adam Mickiewicz university in Poznan. Program Structure: This class is divided into two sessions. The first session covers the material normally included in the fall semester. The second covers the material normally included in the spring semester. You will receive two grades; one for each session. Session I: June 2—June 24 (final exams on June 24) Session II: June 25—July 18 (final exams on July 17) Grading system per session: Class participation 10% Homework 10% Weekly tests, quizzes, presentations 50% Final examination 30%

Grade Percent A+ 98–100 A 93–97 A- 90–92 B+ 87–89 B 83–86 B- 80–82 C+ 77–79 C 73–76 C- 70–72 D 60–69 F 0–59

Auditing and Incompletes: Since CLI courses are tuition free, they cannot be taken for audit. There is no not-for-credit option. All students will receive a grade for their class. CLI does not issue grades of Incomplete. Students who do not complete coursework by the end of CLI will be graded normally, with a grade of zero for any assignment not completed. Class Time versus Homework: This intensive course relies heavily on work performed outside the class. Class time concentrates on activities that you cannot perform effectively without the immediate feedback of an instructor, for example: conversation, structured oral drills, active listening comprehension, etc. Activities for which no instructor is necessary will typically be performed as homework, for example: reading, writing, and composition; grammar, etc. In particular, you will be expected to read ahead and to work with material that has not yet been covered in class. It is the student’s responsibility to learn assigned material before class, then come to class prepared to apply what they have learned. Instructors will not necessary go over every homework topic in class. Instead, they will concentrate are topics that are particularly difficult or particularly important. Students are responsible for mastering every topic assigned, including topics not emphasized in class. With a course moving at 5 times the usual speed, preparation is critical. Students who come to class unprepared will find it difficult to succeed. Participation: Since the course relies so heavily on listening and speaking practice, attendance and participation are mandatory and count toward your final grade. Class participation will reflect the student’s daily preparation and active participation in class discussions. A student who is chronically late to class, leaves early, or is not prepared to participate will not receive full attendance and participation credit.

Students who miss more than two classes over the course of the 7-week session without prior consent of the instructor or CLI administration will receive a zero for class participation and will be asked to withdraw from the course. Homework Grading: Homework is your opportunity to practice new structures. It is expected that you will make mistakes; you will not be marked down for doing so. As long as you complete your homework and turn it in on time, you will receive full credit. Academic Dishonesty: Academic honesty is expected of all students in all examinations, papers, laboratory work, academic transactions and records. The possible sanctions include, but are not limited to, appropriate grade penalties, course failure (indicated on the transcript as a grade of E), course failure due to academic dishonesty (indicated on the transcript as a grade of XE), loss of registration privileges, disqualification and dismissal. For more information, see http://provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity. Students with Disabilities: Establishing Eligibility for Disability Accommodation. Students who feel they will need disability accommodation must register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) as early as possible. DRC is located on the first floor of the Matthews Center Building. DRC staff can also be reached at: 480-965-1234 (V), 480-965-9000 (TTY). For additional information, visit: www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc. Their hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Accommodation. Qualified students with disabilities requiring accommodation who have registered with DRC may make request for accommodation to the instructor at the beginning of the summer, either during office hours or by appointment. Disability information is confidential. Note: Be sure to obtain verification of eligibility from DRC before contacting your instructor. Instructors cannot make accommodations if you do not have verification of eligibility from DRC. Daily Schedule: 8:30–10:20 Class 10:20–10:45 Break 10:45–12:30 Class Weekly Plans (subject to change): Hurra – Hurra po polsku Gram – Gramatyka, dlaczego nie? GA – Ach, ten język polski! Online news sites:

G – http://www.wyborcza.pl O – http://www.onet.pl W – www.wprost.pl

SESSION I

Week Chapters Material coveredJune 2–6

Gram p. 25-37, 63-83, 95-103 Hurra 0-3 Friday: TEST ONE

Culture: Country and people, Language affiliation Structures: Polish alphabet, Gender of Nouns, Personal pronouns, Verbs to be called, to have a name, to be, to have, to live, to understand, to apologize, to read, to ask, Numerals 1-24, Nominative singular and plural of nouns and adjectives, Demonstrative pronouns, Present tense, Conjugation -m,-sz, “Saxon Genitive,” Instrumental singular and plural of nouns and adjectives, Verbs to speak, to like, to do, to learn, to dance, Conjugation -ę,-sz/-ysz Lexical fields: Common objects, Polish names, features of people and things, nationalities, professions, foreign languages Skills: Pronunciation and intonation, Introducing oneself, Greeting and leave taking, asking questions, affirming, negating, quantifying, describing people and things, asking questions (cont.), introductions (cont.), describing people (cont.), nationalities, occupations, interests Reading skills: Poem: Abecadło, crossword, a quiz – Do you know where they are from?, short formal and informal dialogues, an Internet chat, a quiz - Do you know where he/she is from? Spotlight on Poland: Polish folk art

June 9–13

Gram p. 51-62, 95-103 Hurra 4-7, 14 Friday: TEST TWO

Culture: Major cities and geographical areas, major TV & radio stations, major newspapers & web portals Structures: Accusative singular and plural of nouns and adjectives, possessive pronouns, conjugation -ę,-esz, Verbs to know, to know how, Verb to eat, to drink, to go, to meet with, Numerals 25–1000, The Instrumental with “with”, personal pronouns in the instrumental, ordinal numbers 1–24 Lexical fields: Family names, internet addresses, apartments, furniture, fruits, vegetables, food, drink, cuisine, restaurants, meals, common activities, everyday routines, days of the week, transportation Speaking Skills: Describing one’s family, friends, street, city, country, continent, talking about one’s age, expressions of liking, preferring, wanting; expressing possession and relations, ordering meals, telephone numbers, requesting permission and information, discussing prices and time, making toasts Reading Skills: Text – My family, café and restaurant menus, pizzeria fliers, text Ania’s day, putting events in sequential order, navigating a catalog, skimming newspaper articles, reading print advertisements (real estate) Spotlight on Poland: “Solidarity” movement

June 16–20

Gram p. 38-62 Hurra 8

Culture: Science and education Structures: Genitive singular, adjectives, and pronouns Lexical fields: Rail travel (trains, tickets, seat reservations), hotels, taxis, TV programs

Friday: TEST THREE

Speaking Skills: Asking and telling time (cont.), Asking about information (hotel, railway station), Making appointments, ordering cabs, daily routines (cont.) Reading Skills: TV schedule, itineraries and agendas for a site visit, timetables Spotlight on Poland: Polish Nobel Laureates

June 23–24

Tuesday: SESSION I FINAL EXAM

Review Final exam

SESSION II

Week Chapters Material coveredJune

25–27 Gram p. 143-154, 161-170 Hurra 9-10 Readings from: G, O, W Friday: TEST FOUR

Culture: Polish culture, major political parties Structures: Genitive plural of nouns, adjectives, and pronouns, past tense, verbal aspect Lexical fields: Names of shops, colors, clothing, months, expressions of time Speaking Skills: Buying clothes, objects, food; compliments, narrating past events Reading Skills: Navigating websites, internet shopping sites, e-mail etiquette Spotlight on Poland: Polish authors, artists, and composers living in the USA

June 30–July

3

Gram p. 155-160, 171-176 Hurra 11, 16 Readings from: G, O, W Friday: TEST FIVE

Culture: Sports Structures: Future perfective and imperfective Lexical fields: Expressions of time, in the city, around the world Speaking Skills: Narrating future events, expressing wishes Reading Skills: Horoscopes, language of celebrity press via articles form “Speaking of Them…,” biographical notes on the winners of Paszporty Polityki 2002, skimming texts for specific information Spotlight on Poland: Famous Polish athletes

July 7–11

Gram p. 84-94 Hurra 12-13 Readings from: G, O, W Friday: TEST SIX

Culture: Major travel destinations. Natural and historical landmarks Structures: Locative singular and plural of nouns, adjectives and pronouns, prepositions Lexical fields: Travel, leisure activities Speaking Skills: Giving and getting directions Reading Skills: Travelogue: “Sightseeing in Lesser Poland,” tour offers, postcards etiquette, extracting the main points from a text

July 14–18

Gram p. 187-192 Hurra 15 Readings from: G, O, W Thursday: SESSION II FINAL EXAM

Culture: Religion and customs Structures: Adverbs Lexical fields: Body parts, emotions, climate & weather Speaking Skills: Talking about the weather, visiting doctor, describing medical problems Reading Skills: Letters, memos, etc., advice columns, extracting main points (cont.) Spotlight on Poland: The Holocaust in Polish cinema (The Porter of Down by Kijowski, The Pianist by Polański, In Darkness by Holland) Review