Dr Piotr Kajak, z-ca dyrektora Polonicum UW. Odc. 1/2 (odc. 30. z 48.)

"The Center for Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners at the Polonicum University of Warsaw is part of one of the most important universities in the world. Our work at the University of Warsaw allows us to connect with people from all over the world through the platform of Polish language and culture," says Dr. Piotr Kajak, Deputy Director of the Polonicum, on the podcast "mUWi się." "mUWi się. Podcasts of the University of Warsaw" is a series of conversations devoted to academic life – research, teaching, and university activities. Dr. Piotr Kajak, Deputy Director of the Center for Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners at the Polonicum University of Warsaw, was the guest of the next two episodes. The podcast is hosted by Mateusz Szymkowiak. In the first episode, the conversation covers Dr. Piotr Kajak's academic journey, his choice of Slavic studies, and his work at the Polonicum. The researcher explains the teaching of Polish as a foreign language, emphasizes the role of the individual within the structure of the University of Warsaw, and explains how the education of foreigners is changing in the face of global changes. The conversation also touched on the challenges facing students learning Polish and the importance of promoting Polishness abroad. The second part of the conversation focuses on the Center's activities in the international community. Dr. Piotr Kajak explains the Polonicum Award and highlights new challenges stemming from student migration and multiculturalism. He also discusses differences in teaching students from different countries, the growing interest in the Polish language worldwide, and the Center's offerings. __________________________________________________________________________ The "mUWi się" podcast project is implemented by the University of Warsaw Press Office. Dr. Anna Modzelewska and Olga Najfeld are responsible for its coordination and content. Mirosław Kaźmierczak is responsible for its production and editing. The "mUWi się" project is funded under the Initiative of Excellence – Research University (IDUB) program. IDUB is one of the key programs of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, aiming to support the best Polish universities in improving the quality of research and teaching, and strengthening their international competitiveness.