The Centre for Foreign Language Teaching (CNJO) is one of the units at the University of Warsaw offering language courses within the University System of Foreign Language Provision (USNJO).
Information regarding all language courses taught at UW is also available on the website of the Coordinating Council for Foreign Language Teaching and Language Proficiency Certification.
1. Offer and Languages
Current offer and registration dates
Before the start of each semester, the offer of CNJO language courses is published on the university platform. Courses organized by CNJO are easily identifiable – their registration codes always begin with the number 4024 (this code distinguishes our classes from those organized by other UW units).
The course descriptions on the Token Registration website include information regarding the target proficiency level, profile, learning outcomes, schedule, location, number of hours, ECTS credits, course topics, and textbooks. Should you need more specific details not present in the description, please contact the teacher directly.
Languages taught at CNJO:
2. Course Formats
| Format | Class Organization | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional (In-class) | All classes are held in a classroom. These are typically annual courses comprising 120 teaching hours per year. | — |
| Blended | Half of the classes take place in a classroom and half online. These are typically annual courses comprising 120 teaching hours per year. | Moodle CNJO |
| E-learning | One-semester course: 14 teaching hours in a classroom and 46 hours of online work. | Kampus UW |
| Fully Online | One-semester course comprising 60 teaching hours of entirely online work. | Kampus UW |
3. Course Profiles
Most of the language courses offered by our center have a general profile, aimed at developing all key language skills.
We also offer various specialized courses. Examples of profiles (other than general) include: business, legal, film studies, conversational, or cultural.
Important: The course offer changes from semester to semester. You must always review the current CNJO offer and read the descriptions and syllabi carefully for the courses you are interested in during the registration period.
4. Intensive Courses
During the winter and summer breaks, CNJO organizes intensive language courses of 30 or 60 hours. These are open to UW students as well as external participants. Upon completion, UW students may obtain a course credit and ECTS points.
The detailed offer is published on the Token Registration website near the end of the semester. For further information, you may also contact the Student Office.
5. Online Platforms
CNJO courses taught partially or fully online utilize two main e-learning platforms. The appropriate platform for your specific course will always be indicated in its USOS system description.
Kampus UW (CKC)
University-wide platform used for e-learning and fully online courses.