Hungarian Culture - BMEGT60W63A

The aim of the lecture series is to familiarize foreign students with the historical and cultural heritage of the Hungarian people, their traditions, the natural and geographical characteristics of the country, as well as to showcase elements of the Hungarian identity. The main aim is to show what it means to be Hungarian today, and the lecture will cover in depth the history of Hungary, its economic, political and institutional system, the ‘Hungarian feeling’ before and after the fall of communism, the main figures of Hungarian science and art, and the issues that concern today's youth.

1. The students learn about the key data and facts (e.g. national symbols, population, language, religion, cur-rency, Hungarikums, geographical location, economic characteristics).
2. They will learn about the largest cities and typical terrains of the country.
3. They will become familiar with the Hungarian political system (e.g. roles of the prime minister, head of state and Parliament, Constitutional Court, electoral system).
4. They will understand the most vital issues of Hungarian society (inequalities, population decrease, large families, unemployment, poverty, ethnic groups and minorities).
5. They will get an insight into architectural styles, films and works of arts, religious and cultural traditions as-sociated with the Hungarian people.

1. By comparing Hungarian culture with that of their home country, they will recognise the similarities and the differences.
2. They will be able to place key historical events along a timeline and draw logical conclusions from them regarding the current social, political and economic situation.

1. They will strive to expand the knowledge gained throughout the course and visit cultural sights to get more hands-on experiences.
2. They will try to accept the significance of folk traditions rooted in ancient Hungarian culture (e.g. busójárás) even if these may seem strange to them.
3. They will become more open to Hungarian language and culture

1. • Having learnt about Hungary’s cultural values and traditions, they will be able to cooperate with Hungarian students and professors more easily.

Lectures and interactive methods to engage the students better.

• A témák feldolgozásához előkészített videós és írott anyagok, internetes források. - Video and written materials, in-ternet sources to be used for the various topics.

as laid down in the BME Code of Studies

End-term test

• End-term test: 100

as laid down in the BME Code of Studies

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 10.10.2022.

• Data and facts about Hungary (national symbols, regions, population, famous Hungarians, language, religion, currency, Hungarikums) • Main national holidays and the related historical events and folk traditions • Hungary’s geography, climate, hydrography, terrain, mineral resources • The cornerstones of Hungarian history • Administrative bodies in Hungary • Religious and cultural heritage of Hungary and Budapest, sports and leisure centres • The role of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, museums, music institutions, universities, the film industry and cafés in Hungary’s intellectual scene • The structure, leading sectors and problems of Hungarian economy after the regime change. • Hungary’s foreign relations • Hungary’s family support system