The University of Manitoba in Winnipeg will offer an introductory Hungarian language course for the first time this coming fall. The one-semester course is for beginners, and no previous Hungarian required. As part of the exchange agreement between the University of Manitoba and the University of Szeged, a highly recommended instructor in the advanced stages of the M.A. in Teaching Hungarian as a Foreign Language at Szeged will come and teach the course. For the course to be a success, adequate student enrollment is needed. If there is clear interest in the course, Manitoba will offer it again in the future and may also add a second course. The classes are in the evenings to make it possible for members of the community to attend.

HUNG 1000: Introduction to Hungarian 1 (3 credit hours, one semester)

This course is offered for complete beginners who would like to start learning Hungarian as a foreign language. The aim of the course is to give a thorough introduction to the elementary grammatical structures and vocabulary and help students in everyday communication. The course is based on a coursebook developed at the University of Szeged in Hungary, and covers speaking, listening, reading and writing Hungarian. Students are required to attend the classes regularly, prepare for the classes and take part in the classes actively. In the language lab, students will make use of audio and visual course materials to advance their progress.

Class time: Fall 2010, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:15 p.m., lab Tuesday
7:30-8:20 p.m.
Location: 402 Tier Building

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