Loyola University Chicago Minor in Polish Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes a comprehensive range of courses designed to provide students with an enriched and valuable learning experience. This minor appeals to the growing number of Loyola students who come from Polish and Eastern/Central European backgrounds, and those who are interested in studying this particular culture. The curriculum consists of courses in Polish language and literature, with additional course offerings in related history, political science, women studies, and gender studies, as well as global and international studies.

We look forward to seeing you in Polish Classes!

Czekamy na Ciebie na polskich kursach!

Curriculum

Students with a Minor in Polish Studies must complete a total of six courses (18 credit hours). No more than four courses may be taken in the same department. Students should focus their studies on areas that best complement their major: languages and literatures or history and political science. Only three courses from the minor may be applied toward another major or minor.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Language Requirement
Choose two of the following:		6
POLS 101	Polish I
POLS 102	Polish II
POLS 103	Polish III
POLS 104	Polish IV
POLS 201	Polish Medical Terminology
POLS 202	Polish for Healthcare
POLS 250	Composition & Conversation I
POLS 251	Composition & Conversation II
POLS 270	Contemporary Polish Culture in the Original Language
Electives
Choose three of the following:		9
HIST 316	History of Poland
HIST 317	Age of Absolutism & the Enlightenment
HIST 329N	Modern European Nationalism: Myth and Reality
HIST 334B	The Holocaust: History and Memory
HIST 335	The Second World War
HIST 336	Contemporary Europe 1945 to Present
HIST 337	Rise & Fall of Soviet Union
HIST 338A	History of European Communism
HIST 338B	Eastern Europe in the 20th Century
UCLR 100M	Interpreting Literature - Modern Langs&Literatures
LITR 200	European Masterpieces
LITR 202	European Novel
LITR 203	European Drama
LITR 204	European Film
LITR 221	Polish Authors
LITR 280	World Masterpieces in Translation
LITR 284	International Film
POST 199	Topics in Polish Studies: Introductory
POST 299	Topics in Polish Studies: Intermediate Topics
POST 399	Topics in Polish Studies: Advanced
PLSC 347	The European Union
PLSC 348	Soviet & Post-Soviet Politics
Capstone Course
POST 395	Polish Studies Capstone	3
Total Hours		18

Language Requirement

A minimum of two courses (six credit hours) must be in the study of the Polish language. These courses may be at any level and can include: POLS 101 Polish I - POLS 102 Polish II (elementary), POLS 103 Polish III - POLS 104 Polish IV (intermediate), POLS 201 Polish Medical Terminology-POLS 202 Polish for Healthcare (medical & advanced) or POLS 250 Composition & Conversation I - POLS 251 Composition & Conversation II (advanced), as well as POLS 270 Contemporary Polish Culture in the Original Language.  Students must be assessed by a Polish specialist in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures in order to guarantee placement in the appropriate course level.

Capstone Course

Students must complete POST 395 Polish Studies Capstone, during their junior or senior year.  The course complements the minor program with an integrated service-learning component. Students focus on a specific issue or theme in Polish Studies and complete a research project that integrates the minor with their major field. Additionally, the course contains a service-learning component of the student’s choosing that takes place in one of institutions or organizations in Chicago’s Polish American community, including the Polish Museum and Library, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, the Kosciuszko Foundation, Chopin Theatre, Trap Door Theatre, Copernicus Center, Polish Film Festival, LIRA Ensemble, Paderewski Symphony Orchestra, Polish American Association, Polish Community-based Schools,  Polish radio and television, as well as Community Health Clinics serving Polish-speaking population, and the Polish American Chamber of Commerce.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework.  An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study.  Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.

Plan of Study Grid

Second Year
Fall		Hours
Language Course		3
	Hours	3
Spring
Language Course		3
	Hours	3
Third Year
Fall
Elective		3
	Hours	3
Spring
Elective		3
	Hours	3
Fourth Year
Fall
Elective		3
	Hours	3
Spring
POST 395	Polish Studies Capstone	3
	Hours	3
	Total Hours	18