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Witamy!
Welcome
to the web pages of the Polish language program at the University
of
Michigan in Ann Arbor!
This
website introduces you to the Polish program of the Slavic Department
at
the University of Michigan. You can find general information
about Polish
literature and language courses offered in our department as
well as
information about our teaching faculty.
Our
website contains study materials to help students deepen their
knowledge
and interest of the Polish language. It also provides useful
supplementary
materials for instructors teaching at all levels of Polish. You
can refer to
these materials on the internet or print out individual pages
and games to use
in class.
The
Polish language website consists of the following sections:
- Flash
Cards and Games
- Grammar
- Culture
Below
you will find a description of each section:
Flash
Cards & Games:
Created as a supplemental visual tool, flash cards and
games are very helpful in teaching elementary level students,
especially
during the first six months of instruction. This material is
easily adaptable
to use in any foreign language classroom and we encourage you
to share it with
other language instructors!
This
site contains basic images are organized by topics (clothing,
food,
transportation, etc...) and provided in two sizes. In their original
size,
these images can be used as flash cards. In their reduced size,
instructors
can cut and paste them into vocabulary quizzes, exercises, and
tests as well
as use them to illustrate additional materials created for the
classroom.
Card
games and board games make vocabulary review easier and more
attractive. They also enable students to activate their newly
learned
conversational and grammar skills and help students interact
with others in
the language classroom. Games are particularly important for
classes with high
enrollment, ensuring that all students are actively participating
in classroom
activities.
Grammar:
The grammar section is aimed at students of every level of proficiency.
It is
an excellent summary of newly acquired grammar topics for first
year Polish
students. It also provides well organized grammar reference for
more advanced
students.
Each
grammar chapter is preceded by a Note to Instructors. These notes
enable
instructors to adapt the material to a particular teaching plan.
The notes
list what students need to know before an instructor assigns
that particular
page/"handout". There are also suggestions on when
to teach the material.
Culture:
The culture section provides a description of some important
and interesting
customs and cultural events in the daily life of Poles. Each
section is meant
to provide an additional path toward awakening interest and excitement
about
Poland and its people.
If
you have any questions, comments or suggestions for our site,
please email
ewamm@umich.edu. |
