IDS 2040 - Budapest and Beyond

Credits: 4
The purpose of this course is to give students a practical introduction to contemporary Hungarian culture and society. Native Hungarians or those having been in the country for a longer time can broaden their already existing knowledge and act as student mentors, guides, and translators to newly arrived international or study abroad students. Students new to Hungary will also get a primer in the political and cultural history of the country. The aim of the course is to allow students to experience various aspects of life in contemporary Hungary and compare their practical experiences with the knowledge gained from literature, documentary footage and classroom instruction. To achieve this, they will be put in contact with various local guides, native informants, and peers. As culture and society are immensely complex phenomena, the scope of the course will be restricted to a few segments of contemporary Hungarian culture, organized into learning modules.
Note: Offered at the Budapest campus only.
McDaniel Plan: Experiential