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Polish Level 2 - LFA00082L

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  • Department: Language and Linguistic Science
  • Module co-ordinator: Information currently unavailable
  • Credit value: Information currently unavailable
  • Credit level: LFA2
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

Module summary

This Level 2 course will enable you to build on your knowledge of Polish and increase your confidence in using the language. It will also allow you to further understand the culture of the countries where it is spoken.

Related modules

Pre-requisite modules

Co-requisite modules

  • None

Prohibited combinations

  • None

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23

Module aims

The aim of the module is to develop competence in Polish, for students with a previous knowledge at A1 CEFR/beginners/GCSE (or equivalent), in the four key language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition, the module will enable students to improve their knowledge of the societies and cultures in which Polish is spoken.

The key aspects covered by the course are: grammar and syntax; vocabulary; pronunciation and intonation; verbal and non-verbal communication strategies; written communication strategies; style and register; cultural issues and current affairs.

Module learning outcomes

At the end of LFA Polish Level 2, students will have acquired competence in a range of straightforward language tasks in work and social contexts, and will be able to use a range of language/style to meet the needs of differing situations and topics. The level acquired in each of the four language skills is as follows:

  • Speaking: ability to give and seek information to fulfil social and work requirements; to seek and respond to opinions on everyday matters; to give short, structured presentations.
  • Listening: ability to obtain general information and specific details from oral material taken from varied authentic sources.
  • Reading: ability to obtain general information and specific details from written material taken from varied authentic sources.
  • Writing: ability to produce written information to fulfil social and work requirements; to produce letters, emails and short texts to fulfil everyday requirements.

Indicative assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Polish - Level 2		 2 hours 60
Oral presentation/seminar/exam
Oral Exam		 N/A 40

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Polish - Level 2		 2 hours 60
Oral presentation/seminar/exam
Oral Exam		 N/A 40

Module feedback

Students will receive feedback on their formative open paper no later than week 3 of term 2. Individual feedback forms convey information on levels of attainment and advice for improvement on each section of the exam: reading comprehension, grammar and writing.

In addition, regular homework tasks provide opportunities for individual ongoing feedback on achievement and progress.

Indicative reading

Custom-designed written and oral/aural materials; Internet-based materials; textbook (to be decided).


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University constantly explores ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary. In some instances it may be appropriate for the University to notify and consult with affected students about module changes in accordance with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.