Upowszechnianie języka polskiego w Azji Wschodniej i Południowej
Popularising Polish Language in East and South Asia

Author(s): Piotr Kajak
Subject(s): Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Studies of Literature, Polish Literature, Philology
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: South Asia; East Asia; Pacific; Polish philology abroad; public diplomacy; Polish glottodidactic
Summary/Abstract: The growing importance of Asia and the Pacific Region connected with social and economic changes of the 21st century is also visible in Polish publications. As Poland is interested in laying the foundations for its presence in this part of the world, there are numerous initiatives to promote Polish culture and language. Their effectiveness varies. The author focuses on the links which academic circles, gathered around Polish studies, maintain and strengthen with east and south Asian partners, regardless of favourable (or not) circumstances. Polish glottodidactics becomes in this sense one of the public diplomacy components. Teaching Polish as a foreign language is one of activities of public diplomacy. Teachers of Polish and their students and especially Asian specialists – allies of Poland abroad and Poland’s friends – form a new community, whose merits should be emphasised as not only does it strengthen Polish presence outside Poland, but also enhances prestige of our country.

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