Course: Regional aspects in the Polish culture 1

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Course title Regional aspects in the Polish culture 1
Course code KSO/7RAP1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Polish
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Starzyńska Aleksandra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Polish folklore - history, meaning, current situation. 2. Regional division of Poland - administrative division vs. cultural division. 3. Mazovia region. 4. Lower Silesia. 5. Upper Silesia and Teschen Silesia. 6. Kashubia and Pomerania regions. 7. Kujavia region. 8. Podlachia region. 9. Subcarpathia region. 10. Warmia and Masuria regions. 11. Lesser Poland. 12. Greater Poland.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
A student will become familiar with the most important issues related to different Polish regions. Information acquired in the class is intended to extend the program of the Polish life and institutions course. The content of the course develops sociocultural and linguistic competences of students. Particular topics in the classes are dedicated to issues concerning the culture, history, language and folklore of particular Polish regions. One of the main aims of the course is to trace the impact of the regional cultures on the Polish national culture.
Strengthening socio-cultural and linguistic competences. Expanding knowledge of the culture, history, language and folklore of different regions of Poland.
Prerequisites
General information about Poland (geographical, historical, political and cultural). Recommended completion of the course Polish Realities.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Active participation in seminars and lectures. 80% participation in lectures and seminars.
Recommended literature
  • Barbara Ogrodowska. (2012). Polskie obrzędy i zwyczaje doroczne.
  • Jacek Kubiena, Janusz Kamocki. (2008). Polski rok obrzędowy.
  • Leonard J. Pełka. (1980). Polski rok obrzędowy. Tradycje i współczesność.
  • praca zbiorowa. (2020). Folklor polski. Sztuka ludowa, tradycje, obrzędy.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Polish Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Polish Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -