ULPL51020 - LEAP Polish 2 (A2) Delivered Online
- Credits: 20
- Pre-requisite: ULPL51010 - LEAP Polish 1 (A1), or equivalent e.g. GCSE grade 4 or 5 taken in the last three years.
- Co-requisite: If you are studying a Modern Languages Degree, either single or joint honours, please refer to relevant guidance about eligibility for LEAP units on your programme structure.
- Taught during: Both semesters (September until May).
- Level of attainment: (A2) By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level A2 of the Common European Framework.
- Timetable: See timetable information
Description
This course is designed for students who already have some knowledge of the Polish language, who are already familiar with the script, and who have a basic understanding of the grammar system.
The course aims to develop skills acquired in ULPL51010 - LEAP Polish 1 (A1) in speaking, listening, reading and writing. It lays emphasis on communication and comprehension skills but also builds on the fundamentals of grammar already acquired.
The course introduces students to a wider range of vocabulary to enable them to read longer texts and conduct a more general conversation on familiar topics of everyday communication. Topics covered in ULPL51010 - LEAP Polish 1 (A1) will be revised and extended and new themes will be introduced which will develop understanding of the society and culture of contemporary Poland.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate better understanding and knowledge of key grammar points with appropriate usage;
- demonstrate reasonable competency in comprehension and listening through accurately extracting key information from written and audio sources on specific familiar topics;
- communicate orally in simple, routine situations and handle short social exchanges about familiar topics.
By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level A2 of the Common European Framework.
Transferable skills
Pair and teamwork, focused listening, informal presentations, language awareness, and cultural appreciation.
Teaching and learning methods
This course combines asynchronous (pre-recorded) and synchronous (live) learning for a flexible yet structured approach.
Course Structure:
- 1 hour asynchronous learning – Students receive a pre-recorded lesson to study at their own pace independently before each live session.
- 2 hours synchronous face-to-face instruction – Face-to face interactive learning (live sessions are not recorded in compliance with data protection best practices).
This course will be delivered online.
Data Protection Notice:
- All personal data and session materials are processed in accordance with GDPR and UK data protection laws.
- Recordings (asynchronous content) are stored securely and accessed only for educational purposes on Canvas.
- Live sessions operate under a no-recording policy to protect participant confidentiality and encourage open participation.
- For full details, please refer to The University of Manchester’s Data Protection Policy.
This will also include online digital learning available through the University VLE platform and will be supplemented by extra online resources to aid students in their independent learning.
Teaching hours
69 hours (3 hours per week) including assessment time.
Independent study hours
131 hours (not including assessment time).
Assessment
All assessments are summative.
Non-credit students and members of the public need to be aware that written exams will not take place during lesson time.
Semester 1
- Written exam; 30% weighting; held in university's Semester 1 exam period in January
Semester 2
- Speaking exam; 40% weighting; held in week 12
- Written exam; 30% weighting; held in university's Semester 2 exam period in May/June
Dates to be confirmed.
Non-credit students and members of the public need to be aware that written exams will not take place during lesson time.
Nature and timing of feedback
Feedback will include a combination of informal ongoing feedback resulting from class-based learning activities and formal written feedback given following summative assessments.
Convenor
Dr Justyna Drobnik-Rogers
Taught by
Dr Justyna Drobnik-Rogers
Maximum entry
21 per group online
Set texts
Semester 1: Małolepsza and A. Szymkiewicz, Kraków 2022 (Second edition), ISBN 9788367351225
Semester 2: Hurra!!! Po polsku 2. Podręcznik studenta. Nowa edycja by A. Dixon and A. Jasińska, Kraków 2022 (Second edition), ISBN 9788396353092 (Lekcje 1-9)
Recommended texts
Oscar E. Swan, Polish Verbs and Essentials of Grammar. A practical guide to a mastery of Polish, McGraw-Hill, 2008, ISBN -13: 978-0071597463