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Krzysztof Borowski

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 5 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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SLAVIC 207
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Great professor!!! Class just feels like a fun group discussion, focus is on learning the language rather than completing the assignments. So easy to recommend Prof. Borowski
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SLAVIC 112
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Krzysztof is an amazing professor who truly cares about his students. I would recommend him to anyone taking Polish!
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SLAVIC 111
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Professor Borowski is a super caring professor and works hard to make sure all students are engaged with the course. There is a lot of opportunity for correction and he prioritizes understanding over memorization. I would definitely recommend if you want to learn a Slavic language.
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SLAVIC 278
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I had Professor Borowski for Slavic 278 while the majority of classes were online during the Spring 2021 semester. His lessons were always well planned, engaging and relevant. He was receptive to questions and gave extensive feedback on my assignments. He's a super friendly and fun professor, I recommend him to anyone taking Polish.
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Classes with Krzysztof Borowski

LITTRANS/SLAVIC 215

Love and Death: Introduction to Polish Literature & Culture

3 credits

Introduction to Polish literature and culture from its beginnings to World War II, examining major traditions and narratives.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Krzysztof Borowski

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample
SLAVIC 207

Third Semester Polish

4 credits

Third semester Polish course focusing on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills alongside continued study of Polish culture.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Krzysztof Borowski is described as a great professor who fosters a fun, discussion-based learning environment. Reviewers highlight that his focus on language acquisition over assignment completion makes the course easy to recommend.

Krzysztof Borowski

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample
SLAVIC 277

Third Year Polish I

3 credits

Third Year Polish I reviews Polish grammar and develops reading, oral, and composition skills.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

Krzysztof Borowski

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
SLAVIC 278

Third Year Polish II

3 credits

Third Year Polish II focuses on reviewing Polish grammar, reading, oral practice, and composition.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Krzysztof Borowski delivers well-planned, engaging, and relevant lessons, providing extensive feedback and remaining receptive to questions. Reviewers describe him as friendly and fun, recommending his Polish instruction.

Krzysztof Borowski

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
SLAVIC 305

Fifth Semester Intensive Polish

3 credits

FIFTH SEMESTER INTENSIVE POLISH reinforces vocabulary and grammar through literature, film, and journalism while discussing contemporary Polish society.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Krzysztof Borowski

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
SLAVIC 799

Independent Study

1–6 credits

SLAVIC 799 is an advanced independent study course arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Krzysztof BorowskiMaksim Hanukai+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026LITTRANS/SLAVIC 215Love and Death: Introduction to Polish Literature & Culture
Fall 2026SLAVIC 207Third Semester Polish
Fall 2026SLAVIC 277Third Year Polish I
Fall 2026SLAVIC 278Third Year Polish II
Fall 2026SLAVIC 305Fifth Semester Intensive Polish
Fall 2026SLAVIC 306Sixth Semester Intensive Polish
Fall 2026SLAVIC 331Fourth Year Polish I
Fall 2026SLAVIC 332Fourth Year Polish II
Fall 2026SLAVIC 799Independent Study

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