Spring 2026 Polish

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

Last generated: Tuesday, October 21 2025 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

POL 102

Elementary 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 101; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

Blended - Online & Classroom

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
18059LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWFA0022LCAOsokina, SOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLOsokina, SOn campus and online

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.

Blended - Online & Classroom

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35481LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWF3162BHAdamczyk, W; Majchrowicz-Wolny, KOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLAdamczyk, W; Majchrowicz-Wolny, KOn campus and online

POL 120

The Polish Short Story in Translation

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32280LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF2152BSBMajchrowicz-Wolny, KMeet on campus

POL 201

Advanced Polish through Media and Film

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47141LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR2072GHMarkowski, MMeet on campus

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. Individual and Society, and Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30602LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRB102BHStauter-Halsted, KMeet on campus

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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13042CNFARRANGEDMarkowski, M
21074CNFARRANGEDUnderhill, K

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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
31360LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1312BSBMeet on campus
3 hours Feminisms of the Other Europe Feminisms of the Other Europe Complex Trajectories of the Polish Feminist Movement(s) after 1989 This course offers an introduction to the recent history of the Polish feminist movements. It provides an explanation of the political, social, and technological contexts in which feminist movements have been operating, characterizes the forms, themes, and concepts that have dominated the movements in consecutive decades, and exemplifies these with case studies of pro-choice/pro-abortion activism. The focus on pro-choice/pro-abortion activism will facilitate meaningful discussions, as both in the United States and in Poland the issue of abortion is a central topic of public debate. The objective of the proposed course is to examine the distinctive characteristics of the Polish feminist movement in the context of the Other Europe. The central question that will be addressed throughout the course is as follows: What is the most appropriate way to describe the feminist movements that originated in the former Eastern Bloc? A number of sub-questions will be posed for consideration. What are the defining characteristics of the Polish feminist movements that emerged in the period following 1989? What are the essential contextual considerations? What challenges do feminist movements in the region known as Other Europe pose to the dominant feminist historiography? In what ways might the transnational and decolonial frameworks be employed to facilitate discussion of Polish feminist movements? Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
31788LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1312BSBMeet on campus
4 hours Feminisms of the Other Europe Feminisms of the Other Europe Complex Trajectories of the Polish Feminist Movement(s) after 1989 This course offers an introduction to the recent history of the Polish feminist movements. It provides an explanation of the political, social, and technological contexts in which feminist movements have been operating, characterizes the forms, themes, and concepts that have dominated the movements in consecutive decades, and exemplifies these with case studies of pro-choice/pro-abortion activism. The focus on pro-choice/pro-abortion activism will facilitate meaningful discussions, as both in the United States and in Poland the issue of abortion is a central topic of public debate. The objective of the proposed course is to examine the distinctive characteristics of the Polish feminist movement in the context of the Other Europe. The central question that will be addressed throughout the course is as follows: What is the most appropriate way to describe the feminist movements that originated in the former Eastern Bloc? A number of sub-questions will be posed for consideration. What are the defining characteristics of the Polish feminist movements that emerged in the period following 1989? What are the essential contextual considerations? What challenges do feminist movements in the region known as Other Europe pose to the dominant feminist historiography? In what ways might the transnational and decolonial frameworks be employed to facilitate discussion of Polish feminist movements? Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree 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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42567C5ARRANGEDMarkowski, M
13046CNFARRANGEDUnderhill, K

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41495CNFARRANGEDMarkowski, M
13048CNFARRANGEDUnderhill, K