Debrecen Summer School offers a new course for foreigners who are interested in the history and culture, the past and the present of Hungary but whose level of Hungarian is not yet advanced enough to immerse in the topic by using the vernacular. The course has been designed with special regard to those who (might) get into contact with Hungary or Central Europe. Based on the major turning points of the history of our country in the 19th-20th centuries, Modern Hungary provides a comprehensive portrait of the political and cultural events as well asindividual representatives and institutions of nearly two centuries.

Course leader
Dr. Rbert Barta (University of Debrecen)Dr. Istvn D. Rcz (University of Debrecen)

Target group
Anyone interested in history, civilization, European or "Magyar" studies whose knowledge of the Hungarian language is not good enough to pursue academic studies in that language.

Course aim
To provide insights into the main events of the history of modern-day Hungary as well as the influence of major literary movements and figures.

Fee info
EUR 450: Tuition, not including cultural activities, accommodation and meals. EUR 60: Registration fee (non-refundable).

Scholarships
Hungarian Scholarship Boardwww.scholarship.hu

University of Debrecen
Address: Debrecen Egyetem t%C3%A9r 2.
Postal code: 4032
City: Debrecen
Country: Hungary
Website: http://www.summerschool.hu
E-mail: debrecen@nyariegyetem.hu
Phone: +3652532594