Hungarian Culture and Language
|
Mikrotanúsítványos képzés neve |
Képzési díj* |
Képzési idő (félév) |
Irányszám |
Képzés helye |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nyelvi kompetenciafejlesztő képzés
Hungarian Culture and Language |
HUF 52,000 |
10 sessions in the autumn semester of the academic year 2025/26 |
5-15 people |
Győr
|
*University citizens can receive a 50 % reduction of the training fee
Course Objective:
This training course will help international students working and doing research at the university, and other foreigners living in the city, to get to know Hungarian culture and learn some basic phrases used in everyday communication. They will gain insight into the lives of Hungarians (traditions, history, gastronomy etc.) therefore, have a better understanding of the country. Practical support is given to solve language challenges in common situations (shopping, ordering in a restaurant, travelling).
The aim is that the participants feel more comfortable during their stay here, because after learning about the different topics, they will understand local customs and can use „survival Hungarian” for simple communication.
The course consists of 10 sessions (with a 90-minute session each week).
Target Audience:
Recommended for international students who are completing their internship or PhD studies at the university, and are interested in Hungarian culture and would like to learn some practical expressions for basic communication.
Also recommended for any foreigner working in Győr and the region, and think that getting to know Hungarian culture and speaking some phrases can be useful for their everyday life while staying in the country.
Participants of the training course will benefit from additional advantages during their studies in the following programme(s) at Széchenyi István University.
Participants who successfully complete the training may have the knowledge and competences acquired during the programme recognized in the following course:
Language Competence Development Coach postgraduate specialist training programme
Developing Language Competence KGLS_NOKA046 (8 credits)
|
Neptun code |
Modul Title |
credits |
Contact hours |
Assessment Method |
Responsible Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAPL_NOKA707 |
Hungarian Culture and Language (in English)
|
8 |
20 |
continuous assessment |
Réka Orosz-Barczi |
Training Outline:
|
Session |
Topic |
Key words |
|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Hungary’s place in Europe |
Basic info about the country. Our neighbours. The uniqueness of Hungarian. Greetings. Sounds and pronunciation. |
|
2. |
Who are the Hungarians and what are they like? |
Using names. Etiquette guide, everyday behaviour. National pessimism. Verb conjugation. |
|
3. |
Services and Going Out |
Ordering food and drinks. Shopping guide. Money and prices. Numbers. Simple Questions. |
|
4. |
Decisive Historical Events |
Origins of the Magyars. Foundation of the state. Effect of oppressing political systems (foreign and Hungarian). Practicing simple sentences. |
|
5. |
Which foods to try? What to drink? |
Traditional cuisine recommendations. Strange foods. Popular drinks. Useful adjectives. |
|
6. |
How Hungarians live? |
Standard of living. Education system. Health care. Social benefits. Finding a job. Noun declension. |
|
7. |
Traditions and Customs |
Public and religious holidays. Folk traditions and other special customs. |
|
8. |
Where to travel and what to see? |
Interesting towns and natural beauty. Sightseeing in the region. Museums. Hidden gems. Transportation. |
|
9. |
Famous Hungarians |
Hungarians who we are proud of. The role of the family. Filling out official forms and documents. |
|
10. |
Entertainment, Art, Sport |
Film recommendations. Folk dance, music, popular sports. End-of-course Quiz. |
Registering participants and their results: via the Neptun system
Training course platform: Course content is accessible via the SzE-learning platform.
Assessment: Language and culture quiz during the final session. A minimum of 50% is required to pass.
Széchenyi István University
- issues a certificate of completion, and
- provides an official transcript of results.
Programme Leader: Réka Orosz-Barczi director
Contact Person: Klaudia Anna Becker
Email: becker.klaudia.anna@sze.hu
Phone: +36-96/613-712
Beginning of the course: 7 October, 2025
Application Deadline: 3 October, 2025
Application Method: University Website
Training fee: HUF 52,000
Registration fee: HUF 10,000
Required Documents:
Please transfer the application fee (HUF 10,000) to account number 10300002-10801842-00014908. Please indicate the number FKKE00001T in the message field.
Instructor: Gábor Szabó
Scheduled Sessions: Tuesdays 15.40 – 17.10 (2 45-minute periods combined) in Győr
10 weeks from 7 October 2025
Location: Széchenyi István University, Győr Campus, Building D, Room 303