Class Listings Fall 2025 Semester

Location: 1628 UH; Phone: (312) 996-4412.

Last generated: Monday, December 15 2025 08:30 AM CST

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

POL 101

Elementary Polish I

4 hours. This class is taught in a blended format. Internet access is required. A high-speed connection is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): For students who have had no formal work in Polish.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
13162	LCD	09:00 AM - 09:50 AM	MTWR
Departmental Approval Required
35418	LCD	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	MWF			Lin, J; Wolski-Moskoff, I	On campus and online
	LCD	ARRANGED				Lin, J; Wolski-Moskoff, I	On campus and online
Blended - Online & Classroom
13161	LCD	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	MWF	B10	2BH	Adamczyk, W; Majchrowicz-Wolny, K	On campus and online

POL 103

Intermediate Polish I

4 hours. Extensive computer use required. This class is taught in a blended format. Internet access is required. A high-speed connection is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): POL 102; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
13163	LCD	08:00 AM - 08:50 AM	MWF			Wolski-Moskoff, I	On campus and online
35419	LCD	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	MWF	207	2GH	Adamczyk, W; Majchrowicz-Wolny, K; Wolski-Moskoff, I	On campus and online
	LCD	ARRANGED				Adamczyk, W; Majchrowicz-Wolny, K; Wolski-Moskoff, I	On campus and online
Blended - Online & Classroom
22878	LCD	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	MTWR

POL 104

Intermediate Polish II

4 hours. This class is taught in a blended format. Internet access is required. A high-speed connection is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): POL 103; or appropriate score on the department placement test. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
41533	LCD	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	MWF

POL 115

Introduction to Polish Culture

3 hours. Taught in English. UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
37146	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR					Meet on campus

POL 130

Masterworks of Polish Literature in Translation

3 hours. Taught in English. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
24966	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR			Underhill, K		Meet on campus

POL 140

Polish Drama in Translation

3 hours. Same as THTR 140. Taught in English. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
34368	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR					Meet on campus

POL 150

Introduction to Polish Cinema

3 hours. Taught in English. Films screened with English subtitles. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
35426	LCD	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	MWF	315	2BSB	Lin, J		Meet on campus
What does it take to craft the most epic sword duel in film history? Why is Polish humor in socialist-era comedies so uniquely absurd? How did Polands sci-fi and fantasy worlds shape some of todays most popular video games? In this course, we will dive into the bold and surprising world of Polish film and new mediatracing its influence from arthouse masterpieces to global pop culture phenomena. Expect a mix of classic films, cult favorites, and unexpected discoveries that offers a fresh perspective on Poland as a key player in global media industry.

POL 201

Advanced Polish through Media and Film

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): POL 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
34735	LCD	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	MWF					Meet on campus

POL 203

Advanced Polish through Short Stories

3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): POL 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
48497	LCD	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	MW	207	2GH	Majchrowicz-Wolny, K		On campus and online

POL 204

Advanced Polish in Healthcare Settings

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in POL 104; and appropriate score on the department placement test.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
49506	LCD	01:00 PM - 01:50 PM	MWF			Wolski-Moskoff, I		On campus and online

POL 220

Modern Polish-Jewish Culture and Literatures

3 hours. Same as JST 220 and CEES 220. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 or ENGL 161. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
37534	LCD	02:00 PM - 03:15 PM	TR

POL 234

The Making of Modern Poland

3 hours. Same as HIST 234. Prerequisite(s):ENGL 160 or completion of any 100-level history course. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE Past course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
40950	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR			Wilczewski, M

POL 321

Introduction to Polish Literature

3 hours. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
26955	LCD	03:30 PM - 04:45 PM	TR

POL 399

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, consent of the instructor and consent of the head of the department. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
34123	CNF	ARRANGED	Markowski, M
16149	CNF	ARRANGED	Underhill, K
16150	CNF	ARRANGED	Wolski-Moskoff, I

POL 460

Studies in Polish Literature

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours for undergraduates, or 12 hours for graduate students, if topics vary. Only 6 hours may be applied toward the undergraduate major in Polish. Taught in English. Polish majors will be required to complete some assignments in Polish. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in CEES 224 or Credit or concurrent registration in CEES 225; or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Instructor	Instructional Method
45550	LCD	ARRANGED
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required
45551	LCD	ARRANGED
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago. Departmental Approval Required
40803	LCD	05:00 PM - 07:30 PM	T	Underhill, K	Meet on campus
4 hours Doikeyt, Diaspora, Borderlands Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
40804	LCD	05:00 PM - 07:30 PM	T	Underhill, K	Meet on campus
3 hours Doikeyt, Diaspora, Borderlands Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.

POL 499

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Graduate students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing, consent of the instructor and consent of the head of the department. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the undergraduate degree and the major.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
41999	C1	ARRANGED	Underhill, K
43199	CNF	ARRANGED
16153	CNF	ARRANGED	Markowski, M

POL 535

Polish Modernism and Avant-Gardes

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours of credit, if topics vary, and with consent of the instructor. Taught in English.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
35424	LCD	03:00 PM - 05:45 PM	W

POL 570

Literary Theory and the Polish Canon

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours, if topics vary, and with consent of the instructor. Taught in Polish.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
48366	LCD	03:30 PM - 06:00 PM	T					Meet on campus

POL 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and consent of the head of the department. Instructor Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
13174	CNF	ARRANGED				Underhill, K