UDC 811.162.1'24'272:378.4(438.11)](045)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59694/ped_sciences.2024.10.080
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND CERTIFICATION
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW: POLICIES AND PRACTICES
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KAPELIUSHNA Tetiana Viktorivna
PhD,
Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Chair of
English Language and Methodology of Pavlo Tychyna
Uman State Pedagogical University.
ORCID іD: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0001-5339-7118
Abstract:
The article examines the University of Warsaw's language proficiency and certification approach, focusing on its comprehensive framework designed to equip students with essential language skills for academic and professional success. The study highlights the role of the University Council for the Coordination of Foreign Language Teaching and Language Proficiency Certification in formulating language education policies, overseeing certification exams, and establishing assessment criteria. Regulation #156 mandates that first-cycle and long-cycle students attain at least a B2 level in a foreign language per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), aligning students' language competence with international standards.
The University System of Language Provision (USLP) coordinates language education across various departments, offering courses in 36 languages. The Internal Quality Assurance System, managed by the Centre for Foreign Language Teaching, promotes continuous improvement through systematic reviews, teacher training, and feedback mechanisms. Language education is supported by diverse course formats—including traditional, blended, and online options – allowing students to meet language requirements flexibly.
The study concludes that the University of Warsaw's structured language education and certification processes significantly enhance students' mobility and employability by validating their language skills through rigorous standards. This commitment to quality underscores the institution's dedication to preparing students for the globalized academic and professional landscape.
Keywords: language proficiency, certification, standards, quality, English language, University of Warsaw.
References:
Centre for Foreign Language Teaching. URL: https://szjo.uw.edu.pl/?page_id=3588&lang=en
Curricula framework for language courses. URL: https://jezyki.obce.uw.edu.pl/en/curriculaframework-for-language-courses/
Internal Quality Assurance System (Centre for Foreign Language Teaching). URL: https://szjo.uw.edu.pl/?page_id=3623&lang=en
Legal acts. URL: https://jezyki.obce.uw.edu.pl/aktyprawne/
Token Ragistration Service. URL: https://rejestracja.usos.uw.edu.pl/index.php?item=0
University Council for the Coordination of Foreign Language Teaching and Language Proficiency Certification. URL: https://jezyki.obce.uw.edu.pl/
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