Lokalność i uniwersalność w publikacji "Truchcikiem z Kopernikiem. Językowe przebieżki po uniwersytecie"
Locality and Universalism in the Publication "Truchcikiem z Kopernikiem. Językowe przebieżki po uniwersytecie" ("Trotting with Copernicus. Language Jogging at University")

Author(s): Anna Gleb-Giedrys, Monika Goszczyńska, Emilia Kubicka
Subject(s): Language studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Studies of Literature, Polish Literature, Theory of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: locality and universalism; Polish as a foreign language; university jargon; Polish studies
Summary/Abstract: The publication "Truchcikiem z Kopernikiem. Językowe przebieżki po uniwersytecie" aims to integrate foreigners with Polish academic environment through exercises and tasks that allow to learn university jargon. The reality of Polish universities (e.g. university and faculty administration, the organisation of the academic year, addressing the lecturers, the types of classes, registering for classes, USOS, Moodle, student festivals, halls of residence) is shown on the example of Nicolas Copernicus University, whereas nationwide issues (obtaining a PESEL number, NHS insurance, outpatient registration, rubbish segregation, public transport, recorded and international deliveries) are discusses on the example of the city of Toruń. An additional cultural element, which is vital for foreign students, is the figure of Nicolas Copernicus shown not only as a scientist (astronomer), but also as a student, founder of villages and towns in Warmia region, or a doctor. An important element of the publication, which makes it more attractive, are the original illustrations showing the university buildings and the pictures of Copernicus in various situations of student life. The materials are intended for users with different language skills (every exercise is denoted with the difficulty level). Although the publication is strongly embedded in the locality of a particular university, it contains more general and universal elements. Therefore, it can be used in educating future students (e.g. in preperatory courses) at other Polish universities.

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