Czytając rzekę. Akwaedukacja polonistyczna jako lektura lokalności

Abstrakt

The article explores the role of rivers in the context of new regionalism and blue
humanities, highlighting their significance in reflections on locality and Polish philological
education. The authors begin by analyzing canonical school readings – Lalka,
Ludzie bezdomni, W pustyni i w puszczy and Cudowna podróż – pointing out dominant
narratives concerning the taming and regulation of water elements. At the same time,
they propose alternative reading approaches that allow for the reinterpretation of
these texts from an ecological perspective. The focal point of the discussion is the
Rawa River in Katowice, which flows through the campus of the University of Silesia.
It becomes not only an object of analysis but also an educational space that enables
the practical application of interdisciplinary activities. The article further presents
fieldwork practices within the framework of aqua-philology, describing creative
writing exercises, mindfulness practices, textual analysis, and fieldwork activities that
may serve as inspiration for Polish language teachers. The proposed activities not only
enrich philological education but also provide students with a deeper experience of
locality and ecological interdependencies, opening up space for engaged humanities.