Polish

ABOUT THE POLISH PROGRAM

WITAMY!

A mainstay of the Workshop for decades, the summer Polish program is designed to develop students' linguistic competency and cultural literacy rapidly and effectively, through formal classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, extensive use of authentic materials, and real-time interactions with instructors and presenters from Poland.

Classes are conducted primarily in Polish and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.

To learn more about Polish at Indiana University, visit the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

Deadline to apply for admission: May 18, 2022.

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ABOUT THE LEVEL 1 COURSE

Polish 1 provides beginners a solid introduction to the language, equivalent to the 1st-Year curriculum in the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures at Indiana University.

Participants who complete the course successfully will reach a proficiency of Intermediate Low or better. They will able to communicate in day-to-day situations, will be able to read and write effectively on familiar topics, and will have a solid foundation for further study or travel.

The program introduces Polish culture through work with authentic materials and media, as well as structured online interactions with Polish speakers.

DATES

Class Dates: June 6 – July 29, 2022

Online Class Times: Monday – Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm, eastern daylight time

For full list of important dates: 2022 STUDENT HANDBOOK

ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

This course is online.

HOUSING AND MEALS

Participants in this course who are studying on campus may stay in Willkie Center in air-conditioned single rooms, sharing a lounge with other students studying the same language, for an estimated $32/night. Alternatively, they may opt to make their own housing arrangements, at their own expense.

On-campus dining options in the summer are limited. Indiana University Meal plans are available, but the number of cafeterias and hours of operation are limited. Most Workshop students prefer pay-as-you-go dining.

ELIGIBILITY

This course is open to all, including

Students from Indiana University
Students from other universities and colleges
Graduate, undergraduate, and community college students
Life-long learners
High-school students over age 16

COSTS & CREDIT

ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEES

$2,486 (8 undergraduate credits*)
$705 (IU combined mandatory fee for 6+ credits)
$350 (Language Workshop fee)

OTHER COSTS

Dorm Housing, $32/night, if applicable
Meals: vary
Travel: varies
Textbooks: vary

All rates are subject to change. Participants are responsible for checking current rates before signing billing, housing, or meal contracts. The rates cited here are based on data available in autumn 2021 at Indiana University Student Central.

*Indiana University students may enroll for graduate credit. Regular graduate tuition and fees apply.

OTHER COURSE DETAILS

Hours of Instruction: 20 hours/week, 160 hours total
Co-curricular activities: Minimum 2 opportunities/week
OPI Certificate: Provided at end of program

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Title VIII Domestic or Oline Fellowships

Foreign Language and Area Studies Awards

Hamilton Lugar School Scholarship

Up to $2,500. Merit based.

Women Engaging Globally

Tuition & stipend. Merit based. For female undergraduates.

MORE INFORMATION

STUDENT HANDBOOK

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