Hungarian 1A: Introductory Hungarian

Eva Soos Szoke | TuTh 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | DWIN6115 | 3-4 units

THE HUNGARIAN 1A-1B COURSE SEQUENCE BEGINS IN THE FALL TERM ONLY. 

Hungarian 1A is offered for either three or four units; the additional unit involves extra written and reading assignments arranged with the instructor.

The course focuses on building basic language skills and practicing interpersonal, interpretive, and communication modes.  It will explore aspects of the Hungarian culture, including contemporary and historical events, literature, pop-culture, and folklore. Teaching reflects the students’ individual needs, goals, and interests.

Class participation, homework, quizzes, and a final project will provide the basis for grading.

Teaching materials include a textbook, handouts, voice recordings, online vocabulary learning tools, and also a variety of original Hungarian written, visual, and audio sources.

Text:

  • Textbook: József Erdős and Csilla Prileszky: Halló, Itt Magyarország! Student Book (Hungarian Edition) [Paperback] 20014. Akadémia Kiadó. Budapest, Hungary.
  • ISBN-10: 963059577X, ISBN-13: 978-9630595773

 

Prerequisites:  None.