SEEH1001 Hungarian Level 1

Summative Assessment

25 minute oral examination (15%)
40 minute aural examination (15%)
3 hour written examination (70%)

Formative Coursework

Progress is carefully monitored, in particular in the early stages of the course, through a number of formative assessment tasks (reading and translating, writing and delivering short presentations in class) and homework exercises.

Module Outline

This is a course for students who have little or no prior knowledge of Hungarian and who wish to attain a level of competence that will allow them to communicate effectively in a number of straightforward situations. Students will also be introduced to the reading of simple texts, including works of literature, in Hungarian. The course provides knowledge of basic Hungarian grammar and vocabulary as well as an introduction to the culture of Hungary and societies where Hungarian is spoken.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

By the end of the course students should be able:

• to understand basic authentic spoken and written Hungarian (including straightforward radio and television materials etc.) presented at a measured pace; to extract required information and record it accurately and coherently in English.

• to express orally and in writing simple facts, opinions and emotions and describe uncomplicated sequences of events in Hungarian; to participate in conversations relating to everyday life and on straightforward topics using straightforward Hungarian; to speak about selected aspects of life and culture in Hungary and societies where Hungarian is spoken.

Indicative Texts

Course materials produced by the teacher will be provided.

Core learning materials:

Rounds, Carol H., Sólyom, E. 2012. Colloquial Hungarian, The Complete Course for Beginners. London and New York: Routledge. (Grammar points, glossary, and dialogues.)

Please note: This outline is accurate at the time of publication. Minor amendments may be made prior to the start of the academic year.