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HUN 1101 – Elementary Hungarian
Instructor: Erika D. Fallier
Contact information Email: mailto:fallier.erika@gmail.com
Availability: Monday and Wednesday 2:00-2:30, by appointment
Course description
This course is an introduction to the Hungarian language. The course will provide students with the basic skills in reading, writing and speaking in Hungarian at a beginner level.
By the end of the course students will be able to carry out basic conversations in a variety of everyday situations, both formal and informal.
In addition to classroom meetings, a number of fieldtrips are scheduled ,e.g. visiting a market , going to a café, etc.
During these fieldtrips, students will have a unique opportunity to practice Hungarian in a native environment and communicate in a broad range of everyday situations with locals.
Required reading
Sántha, Mária: Beginners Hungarian PONS series Part I.
Elements of Hungarian language to be covered by the course:
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The vowel harmony- types of vowels and words
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The present tense conjugation of verbs - regular and irregular
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The noun and noun endings, eg. Noun plurals, the noun as the direct object
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Place suffixes for the noun – adverbs of place: basic rules
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Time suffixes for the noun – adverbs of time : basic rules
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Introduction into expressing possession
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Postpositions
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Adjectives and adverbs
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Basic rules for Hungarian word order
Assignments and Grading
Course Evaluation will be based on the following criteria:
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active classroom attendance
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home assignments
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show and tell
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final grammar test
Honor Code
Students are expected to adhere to the McDaniel College Honor code on all tests and other assignments.
Course Policies
Students are responsible for both attending the classes and actively participating in the discussions. During the semester, three unauthorized absences are permitted. In case of more absences, students grades will be lowered. There will be an in-class show and tell session and a final grammar test.
Note that the examination must be taken at the scheduled time.
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