Courses

Required CIEE Language Course

HUNG 1001 BUDP/HUNG 1002 BUDP, Hungarian Language, Beginning Hungarian I/II
HUNG 2001 BUDP/HUNG 2002 BUDP, Hungarian Language, Intermediate Hungarian I/II
HUNG 3001 BUDP/HUNG 3002 BUDP, Hungarian Language, Advanced Hungarian I/II
The course meets three times a week and focuses on speaking skills, while making use of resources available in a Hungarian-speaking environment. Instruction is offered at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Contact hours: 69. Recommended credit: 3 semester/ 4.5 quarter hours. Instructors: Orsolya Maróti, Mária Gedeon Sántháné

Elective CIEE Area Studies Courses

AHIS 3001 BUDP
19th and 20th Century Hungarian Art
The past two centuries witnessed the rapid development of painting and architecture in Hungary. The course covers this very rich and exciting period when a distinctly Hungarian art movement emerged. Lectures are complemented by slide shows and excursions to galleries, art museums, and to major buildings. Instructors: Beatrix Basics, József Sisa

ANTH 3001 BUDP
Ethnicity, Rural Society, and Folk Culture in Historic Hungary
The course looks at ethnic subcultures and rural society of the region, from a historical and anthropological perspective. It gives an interpretation of the social and cultural content of rural existence in Central Europe from the Middle Ages until recently. The wider Central European context is studied for comparison. Instructor: Ágnes Fülemile

CEAS 3001 BUDP
Political Problems of Transition in Central Europe
This course looks at Central European political culture, the development of the new democratic institutions, and an interpretation of the most important political debates in the last 15 years. Historical continuity and discontinuity and the nature of democratic transitions in the region are examined, with an emphasis on Hungary. Instructor: Bánk Levente Boros

CEAS 3002 BUDP
Contemporary Cultural Trends in Central Europe
This course covers post-WWII developments in select Hungarian, Polish, and Czech literature and film. By studying various works, it examines national identity, cultural superiority and inferiority, questions of responsibility, and reflections of the socialist experience. Instructor: Géza Kállay

CLST 3001 BUDP
The Seminar in Living and Learning in Budapest
The Seminar on Living and Learning in Budapest is designed to improve students’ intercultural communication and competence while studying abroad by considering how Hungarians are different from and similar to themselves and others. The course offers opportunities, both in and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact effectively and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural richness of Hungary. Contact hours: 21. Recommended credit: 1 semester hour. Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth Simon

ECON 3001 BUDP
Political Economy of Transition in Central Europe
This course offers a comparative study of the problems of economic transition in the former Soviet bloc states of Central Europe. It examines the origins and nature of the economic and structural upheaval, reform strategies, and problems associated with introducing market economies. Instructor: Tamás Réti

HIST 3001 BUDP
History of Hungary and Central Europe: From West to East and Back
The course provides a concise overview of the history of Hungary. Lectures focus on political history but attention is also given to economic, cultural, intellectual, and religious history. Although the focus is on modern Hungarian history, the class explores developments in other Central European countries. Instructor: Attila Lengyel

HIST 3002 BUDP
Nations in the Crossroads of History: Contemporary Central and Eastern Europe
This course is intended to provide a comprehensive survey of Central and Eastern Europe currently. First, the geopolitical importance of the region is discussed. Second, the different and, most of the time, conflicting great power interests by identifying those countries outside of the area which have primary or secondary interests here either politically or strategically. Special attention is paid to the ethnic and religious fabric of the different societies, the changes in the ethnic composition of the population in Central and Eastern Europe in a historical context. Instructor: Attila Lengyel

INSH 3003 BUDP
Internship
Students may undertake an internship for credit while in Hungary, with the advance written permission of their home institution. Students must submit a statement of purpose outlining specific areas of interest, a résumé, and an explanation of all requirements for the granting of credit (e.g., keeping a journal, minimum time at the place of work, and the role of the supervisor). The number of credit hours granted is determined by the student’s home institution, but cannot exceed three credits. The CIEE Resident Director explores internship placements and, after arrival, meets with the student and the organization’s director to work out details of the internship. CIEE cannot guarantee an internship placement but will make every effort to find an appropriate placement based on the student’s experience. Contact hours: 135. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.

POLI 3001 BUDP
Hungary, European Integration, and European Security
The course examines the process of European integration after the end of WWII. Students become acquainted with the preeminent organizations of integration foremost, the EU and NATO, and study concrete historical events occurring around the process. Instructors: Bánk Levente Boros

Corvinus University Business and Economics Courses
Participants with an interest in business and economics may take up to two courses from among those offered through Corvinus University of Budapest. The final list of University courses open to CIEE participants will be available at the time of acceptance. Certain University courses require prior knowledge of the subject matter. Following is a representative sample of University courses that have been available in the past:

Fall
Advanced Spreadsheet Skills for Financial Modeling, Basic International Economics, Business Ethics, Business Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Comparative (Cross-Cultural) Management, Corporate Financing Policy, Economics of Global Resources, Electronic Commerce, Environmental Management, Foreign Direct Investment Opportunities in Central Europe, Industrial Organizations, International Business, International Financial Markets, International Financial Systems, International Human Resource Management, Introduction to Management Information Systems, Management Skills, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Economics, Managing the Intellectual Portfolio, Marketing Principles, Multinational Financial Management, Practice of International Trade, Principles of Public Finance, Total Quality Management, Web Design and Website Programming

Spring
Contemporary World Economy, Corporate Data Storage and Warehousing, Corporate Restructuring, Decision Methods, Economics of Globalization, Environmental Economics, European Travel and Tourism, Global Business Strategy, The Growth Market and Business Opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe, Human Resource Management, Intelligent Systems, International Corporate Financial Management, International Marketing, Investment Analysis, Management, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, Services Marketing

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