Polish Studies Minor - Program Requirements

Two Different Tracks A/B- both require a total of 18 credits (6 courses).

We strongly encourage all students signed up for or interested in the Polish Studies Minor to talk to the Director of Undergraduate Studies about tailoring a program to meet your needs, interests, and circumstances.

The director of undergraduate studies for the Department of Transnational Studies, who is a member of the department's full time teaching faculty, is available to meet with students throughout the semester. As we cannot provide advisement through emails, please contact the department's undergraduate studies secretary to find out the director's office hours. Students interested in a Minor in the Polish Studies program are encouraged to speak with the director to discuss their interests in the program, as well as to plan course sequencing to meet all criteria. NOTE: advisement for "general education" and other university requirements for the American Studies degree is provided by advisers in the College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisement & Services.

Prerequisite Language Courses for Track A

POL 101 Elementary Polish 1st Semester (or equivalent)
POL 102 Elementary Polish 2nd Semester (or equivalent

Track A (Language Track)

Required Language Courses

POL 203 Intermediate Polish 1st Semester
POL 204 Intermediate Polish 2nd Semester

Required Upper Level Courses

Four courses (12 credit hours) chosen from the following:
POL 305 Advanced Polish: Part I
POL 306 Advanced Polish: Part II
POL 323 Polish Literature in Translation
POL 324 Poland Today
POL 338 Poland in Europe
POL 499 Independent Study
POL 411 Special Topics (repeatable for credit)

Note: One 300 or 400 level course from the following list of approved courses may substitute for a required upper level course.

HIS 313 20th Century Europe
HIS 319 Europe Between the World Wars, 1919-39
HIS 346 19th Century Europe
HIS 383 War & State: European Foundations
HIS 384 War and Peace since 1800
HIS 371 Social History of Europe
HIS 395 History of the Cold War
HIS 456 European Underground Movements
HIS 475 The Great War and European Society
PSC 351 Politics in E. Europe Post Soc. States.

Track B (Culture and Society Track)

Required 200 level courses

Two courses (6 hours) chosen from the following:
POL 222 Polish Culture: Theatre
POL 231 Introduction to Polish Literature
POL 232 Introduction to Polish Literature
POL 211 Special Topics

Required Upper Level Courses

Four courses (12 semester hours) chosen from the following:

• POL 305 Advanced Polish: Part I
• POL 306 Advanced Polish: Part II
• POL 323 Polish Literature in Translation
• POL 324 Poland Today
• POL 338 Poland in Europe
• POL 499 Independent Study
• POL 410 Special Topics (repeatable for credit)
• POL 411 Special Topics (repeatable for credit)

Note: One course from the following list of approved courses may be substituted for a required 200 level course.

• HIS 221 Eastern Europe
• HIS 294 The Holocaust and History

Note: One course from the following list of approved courses may be substituted for a required 300 or 400 upper level course.

• HIS 313 20th Century Europe
• HIS 319 Europe Between the World Wars, 1919-39
• HIS 346 19th Century Europe
• HIS 383 War & State: European Foundations
• HIS 384 War and Peace since 1800
• HIS 371 Social History of Europe
• HIS 395 History of the Cold War
• HIS 456 European Underground Movements
• HIS 475 The Great War and European Society
• PSC 351 Politics in E. Europe Post Soc. States.

Minors and certificates must be completed in conjunction with a major and all university degree requirements must be met.

Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or minor requirements.

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.