A full-time student can complete the programme in one year, but it is also possible to study part-time and take two years. The programme is designed to suit students with no prior knowledge of Polish.
Icelandic matriculation examination (stúdentspróf) or equivalent qualification.
To complete the diploma in Polish Studies the student must complete all the courses specified in the programme structure.
Check below to see how the programme is structured.
This programme does not offer specialisations.
This is an elementary Polish language course designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Polish. The languages of instruction are English and Polish.
The course introduces the fundamental structures of Polish grammar, including inflection, syntax, and spelling. Students engage in practical exercises to develop reading comprehension and writing skills.
The course includes additional practical sessions designed to support the development of pronunciation, spelling, and essential vocabulary for reading, writing, and communication.
Students who wish to develop all language skills comprehensively and gain a deeper understanding of the structure of the Polish language are recommended to take POL106G Polish: Practical Language I concurrently.
Active participation is an essential component of this course.
This course provides an overview of the history of Poland up to WWII. Special attention is given to the historical events that have defined Polish culture, and students are introduced to the main artistic works that have shaped the Polish national spirit throughout the centuries. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary and the course is taught in English.
This is an elementary Polish language course designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Polish. The languages of instruction are English and Polish.
The course aims to develop pronunciation, build essential vocabulary, improve listening skills, and engage students in real-life communication in Polish. Simple written and spoken texts are used to illustrate the use of vocabulary and phrases in authentic communicative contexts.
The course includes additional practical sessions designed to help students understand and apply essential Polish grammatical rules necessary for effective written and spoken communication.
Students who wish to develop all language skills comprehensively are recommended to take the course POL104G Polish Grammar, Reading and Writing I concurrently.
Active participation is an essential component of this course.
This course is intended for students who have completed POL104G Polish Grammar, Reading and Writing I or equivalent (subject to the instructor’s approval). The languages of instruction are English and Polish.
This course further develops students’ knowledge of Polish grammar and provides extended practice in reading and writing. Additional aspects of inflection, syntax, and spelling are introduced and practised.
The course includes additional practical sessions designed to support the development of pronunciation, spelling, and essential vocabulary for reading, writing, and communication.
Students who wish to develop all language skills comprehensively and deepen their understanding of the structure of the Polish language are recommended to take POL207G Polish: Practical Language II concurrently.
Active participation is an essential component of this course.
This course covers the history of Poland from WWII to the present day. Subjects discussed include history, politics and culture (with an emphasis on literature, film and music). The course is taught in English.
This course is intended for students who have completed Polish: Practical Language I or equivalent (subject to the instructor’s approval). The languages of instruction are English and Polish.
The course further develops pronunciation, expands essential vocabulary, strengthens listening skills, and promotes active participation in real-life communication in Polish. Simple written and spoken texts are used to illustrate vocabulary and structures in authentic communicative contexts.
The course includes additional practical sessions designed to support students in understanding and applying key grammatical structures necessary for effective written and spoken communication.
Students who wish to develop all language skills comprehensively are recommended to take the course POL205G Polish Grammar, Reading and Writing II concurrently.
Active participation is an essential component of this course.
This is an elementary Polish language course designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Polish. The languages of instruction are English and Polish.
The course introduces the fundamental structures of Polish grammar, including inflection, syntax, and spelling. Students engage in practical exercises to develop reading comprehension and writing skills.
The course includes additional practical sessions designed to support the development of pronunciation, spelling, and essential vocabulary for reading, writing, and communication.
Students who wish to develop all language skills comprehensively and gain a deeper understanding of the structure of the Polish language are recommended to take POL106G Polish: Practical Language I concurrently.
Active participation is an essential component of this course.
This course provides an overview of the history of Poland up to WWII. Special attention is given to the historical events that have defined Polish culture, and students are introduced to the main artistic works that have shaped the Polish national spirit throughout the centuries. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary and the course is taught in English.
This is an elementary Polish language course designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Polish. The languages of instruction are English and Polish.
The course aims to develop pronunciation, build essential vocabulary, improve listening skills, and engage students in real-life communication in Polish. Simple written and spoken texts are used to illustrate the use of vocabulary and phrases in authentic communicative contexts.
The course includes additional practical sessions designed to help students understand and apply essential Polish grammatical rules necessary for effective written and spoken communication.
Students who wish to develop all language skills comprehensively are recommended to take the course POL104G Polish Grammar, Reading and Writing I concurrently.
Active participation is an essential component of this course.
This course is intended for students who have completed POL104G Polish Grammar, Reading and Writing I or equivalent (subject to the instructor’s approval). The languages of instruction are English and Polish.
This course further develops students’ knowledge of Polish grammar and provides extended practice in reading and writing. Additional aspects of inflection, syntax, and spelling are introduced and practised.
The course includes additional practical sessions designed to support the development of pronunciation, spelling, and essential vocabulary for reading, writing, and communication.
Students who wish to develop all language skills comprehensively and deepen their understanding of the structure of the Polish language are recommended to take POL207G Polish: Practical Language II concurrently.
Active participation is an essential component of this course.
This course covers the history of Poland from WWII to the present day. Subjects discussed include history, politics and culture (with an emphasis on literature, film and music). The course is taught in English.
This course is intended for students who have completed Polish: Practical Language I or equivalent (subject to the instructor’s approval). The languages of instruction are English and Polish.
The course further develops pronunciation, expands essential vocabulary, strengthens listening skills, and promotes active participation in real-life communication in Polish. Simple written and spoken texts are used to illustrate vocabulary and structures in authentic communicative contexts.
The course includes additional practical sessions designed to support students in understanding and applying key grammatical structures necessary for effective written and spoken communication.
Students who wish to develop all language skills comprehensively are recommended to take the course POL205G Polish Grammar, Reading and Writing II concurrently.
Active participation is an essential component of this course.
The timetable shown below is for the current academic year and is FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
Changes may occur for the autumn semester in August and September and for the spring semester in December and January. You will find your final timetable in Ugla when the studies start.
Note! This timetable is not suitable for planning your work schedule if you are a part-time employee.
The University of Iceland collaborates with over 400 universities all over the world. This means UI students have unique opportunities to take part of their programme at a university abroad, acquire international experience and carve out a niche for themselves.
UI students are generally able to take exchange studies, traineeships or summer courses. Study abroad must, however, always be approved by the faculty.
Students can transfer credits completed abroad to their programme at UI, meaning that going on exchange does not extend the duration of the programme.
Knowledge of the Polish language and culture is useful for working in business, international affairs and tourism, to name a few examples.
An education in this area can open up opportunities in:
This list is not exhaustive.
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