LA IMAGEN DEL MUNDO HISPÁNICO EN POLONIA : HISPANISMO , RELACIONES HISPANOPOLACAS Y SU REFLEJO EN LA ENSEÑANZA DEL ESPAÑOL A TRAVÉS DE LOS MANUALES DE ELE.

There is evidence of medieval Polish pilgrimages to (place) and the first Polish writings about Latin America date back to the 16th century. Since then the Hispanic World has raised the interest of the Polish population and its perception has been reflected not only in literary works but also in Spanish teaching books. This paper aims to approach the concept of country image, and it will reflect on the first trips of Polish citizens to Spain and Latin America and the first writings, treatises and bilateral relationships between these countries. It will also reflect on the beginnings of the teaching of Spanish as a Second Language in Poland and the use of the first teaching methods in the country. An analysis of the image of the Hispanic world in the manual Język hiszpański dla lektoratów (1971) by Oskar Perlin and the interpretation of some examples from the manual will follow. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]