Mission of the Centre for Foreign Language Teaching, University of Warsaw
The Centre for Foreign Language Teaching of the University of Warsaw, acting in line with the mission of the University of Warsaw, provides language and cultural education that supports the development of key personal and social skills, as well as competences related to lifelong learning.
CNJO takes into account the evolving needs of students as citizens of the digital society, conscious participants of social and professional life, and students who expect modern, engaging, and valuable education. Furthermore, it develops multilingual, intercultural, and digital competencies, responding to the challenges of the global knowledge economy. Based on innovative teaching methods, CNJO offers flexible and inclusive forms of instruction making use of modern technologies.
The mission of CNJO is to prepare students for effective functioning in diverse, multilingual, multicultural, and digital academic, professional, and social environments, supporting their mobility, employability, and readiness for lifelong learning.
Vision of the Centre for Foreign Language Teaching, University of Warsaw
The Centre for Foreign Language Teaching at the University of Warsaw strives to be a leading institution in the field of academic language education, setting standards for innovation, inclusivity, and interdisciplinarity. The vision of CNJO involves developing language, digital, social, and intercultural competences in a comprehensive and modern way, responding to the dynamic challenges of globalization and digitalization.
CNJO aspires to create an educational space where students, staff, and university partners co-create an inspiring and flexible lifelong learning environment. The focus is not only on the development of communication skills but also on preparing students for active participation in diverse social and professional contexts, in line with the principles of sustainable development and the language policy of the European Union.
CNJO is committed to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of teaching through the implementation of modern educational technologies, including artificial intelligence, as well as innovative teaching methods, personalized learning, and the promotion of student autonomy.
Strategy of the Centre for Foreign Language Teaching, University of Warsaw
The strategic goal of the Centre for Foreign Language Teaching of the University of Warsaw is to ensure high-quality language and intercultural education that supports the realization of the University of Warsaw’s mission and responds to the academic, professional, and social needs of students, doctoral candidates, and staff of the University of Warsaw, as well as the requirements of the changing labor market and global challenges.
The implementation of this goal is based on:
- integrating teaching processes with the priorities of the UW Strategy, particularly in the areas of digital transformation, internationalization, and sustainable development;
- systematically enhancing the teaching and digital competences of staff through training, mentoring, and sharing of best practices;
- developing and modernizing teaching infrastructure through the use of modern tools and digital environments;
- improving the quality assurance system through regular evaluations of syllabi, procedures, and teaching methods and techniques, based on feedback analysis, to adapt them to changing educational needs and socio-economic challenges;
- implementing motivational mechanisms and programs that support the professional development of academic teachers and administrative staff;
- increasing the accessibility and flexibility of the educational offer, including solutions that promote inclusivity and equal opportunities.