jt@Princeton.EDU (Jeno Torocsik) (02/20/91)
A MUST
for political science majors
and all those interested in
EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE -- PAST AND PRESENT
DANUBE COLLEGE SUMMER COURSE
in BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Politics -- Economics -- History
Experience history first hand!
Spend four memorable weeks in fascinating Budapest
Danube College, the first private Hungarian institution of its kind,
offers East-West Studies Summer Courses again in English. Provides
students with comprehensive information on current political trends
and the economic and social situation of the region with respect to
its historical background.
Lectures and seminars will be given by renowned Hungarian university profes-
sors, and discussion groups will be held with politicians and intellectuals
actively involved in the recent dramatic political changes. All in English.
The program also includes cultural events (concerts, opera) and an excursion
to one of the most beautiful rural parts of Hungary.
The course will run from July 14 till Augustus 10, 1991 in Budapest, Hungary.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
send an email to jt@princeton.edu, call
call (609) 497-9433 during the evening to talk to our representative,
or write to Danube College, P.O. Box 2439, Princeton, NJ 08543-2439.
Here follows the detailed program of the course and an electronic mail
version of the application form.
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DANUBE COLLEGE SUMMER COURSE
July 14 - Augustus 10, 1991
EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE -- PAST & PRESENT
PROGRAM
Programs -- Academic
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The course is divided into two distinct parts, A and B, that run parallel
to each other. Each contains a set of some twenty lectures and seminars.
Part A is designed to provide participants with comprehensive background
information on the political, economic and social history of Eastern and
Central European communism: the philosophy that has dominated the region
during the last four decades.
Part B is made up of smaller sets of lectures, seminars and discussion
groups, each dealing with certain specific features of the history,
economies, societies and cultures of the region.
In general, participants will have two lectures a day with an additional
discussion group meeting 2--3 times a week. All in English.
Academic program will begin on July 2 and end on July 27.
Part A
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Lorant AMBRUS, Tamas MESZERICS, Andras MINK (Researchers of the
Hungarian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Economics):
Introduction to the Political, Economic and Social History
of Socialism
Part B
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Prof. Gyorgy BENCZE (Head of the Department of Philosophy,
Eotvos University):
The Various Forms and Trends of Dissident Thought Under
Communist Rule (6 lectures)
Prof. Robert BRAUN (Department of History, Eotvos University;
Raoul Wallenberg Society):
Anti--Semitism in Hungary and Eastern Europe (2 lectures)
Prof. Peter HANAK (Head of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences'
Institute of History):
An Overview of the History and Culture of the Austro-Hungarian
Empire (2 lectures)
Prof. Ivan HORVATH (Hungarian Academy of Sciences Institute of Literature,
Head of Corvin University Graduate School):
Traditions of Dissidency in Hungarian and Central European
Thought (2 lectures)
Liberalism or Populism (4 lectures. Lecturer to be appointed later.)
Problems of Ethnic Minorities in Eastern \& Central Europe (2 lectures.
Lecturer to be appointed later.)
Prof. Akos SZILAGYI (Department of Russian and Slavic Studies,
Eotvos University):
The Soviet Empire Today (3 lectures)
Prof. Ferenc ZEMPLENYI (Department of Literature, Eotvos University):
Special features of Hungarian Culture and History and
Their Relations to Present Day Politics (3 lectures)
We have also invited a number of Eastern European diplomats to lead
the discussion groups that deal with the recent developments
in their countries. A meeting with the leaders of the American
diplomacy in Hungary will be arranged.
Participants will also have the opportunity to meet with Hungarian
university students, intellectuals and representatives of the
Hungarian democratic parties.
Optional
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Intensive Hungarian and/or Russian language courses:
For an additional $ 140 US, to be paid in Budapest, students can attend
intensive Hungarian and/or Russian language courses. These will be held
daily, two hours a day by faculty members of the Eotvos University, Budapest.
( N.B. If you intend to participate in one or both of
these courses, please specify it on your Application Form.)
Credits
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Danube College will provide all participants who finish one of the
parts with a transcript describing the lectures they have taken. For those
whose home institutions require it, it is also possible to receive a grade
for courses taken. In part A the grade will be based on a final exam; in part
B on a short paper assigned by the instructors. Please advise us in advance
if your home institution requires special certification for outside credit
courses.
Programs -- Non--Academic
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During the first week of their stay, participants will be taken on
sightseeing tours of Budapest, including visits to museums,
art galleries, etc.
A weekend excursion has been organized for participants to Holloko,
a part of the UNESCO world heritage, one of the most beautiful
rural parts of Hungary. Furthermore, all participants will be given
tickets to some concerts and outdoor opera performances.
Accommodation, Cost of Living in Budapest
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Accommodation has been arranged for participants from June 12
till August 11. They will be housed on a two per room basis
at the Medical University campus in downtown Budapest about
10 minutes walk from the city center.
By American standards, the cost of living is extremely
low in Budapest. A monthly pass, permitting the use of all
public transport facilities in Budapest costs less than $6 US.
A taxi will take passengers for 5 miles for a dollar.
A three course meal in some of the city's finest restaurants
will not cost more than $7 US per person but one can have a
fine and rich lunch or dinner at one of the less expensive
places for less than $2 US. (The price of a hamburger is
something like 40 cents.) Supermarket prices, of course, are
even lower: $15US would cover about a week's food and drinks.
Transportation to and from Budapest
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Budapest can be reached by air, railroad or, from Vienna,
by hydrofoil. (This latter possibility is especially recommended
in the summer; the journey, not more than a couple of hours,
is pleasant and scenic.) Pan Am, MALEV, KLM, Lufthansa, Swissair,
Sabena, and other major airlines offer regular flights to Budapest.
Danube College will provide participants with information about
getting round trip air tickets between US and Europe at an extremely low
$200-$600 full round trip price. You might wish to use the opportunity
to visit other European cities while residing in Budapest. Vienna
is only 4 hours away by train or hydrofoil (the trip costs $10--$20)
and Paris, London and Moscow are 2 hours away by air or a day trip
by train.
Arrangements will be made to pick up participants upon their arrival.
Please notify Danube College 10 days prior to the date of your
arrival.
Passport, Visa
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American and Western European citizens do NOT need a visa to enter
Hungary.
How to Apply
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a. Complete the Application Form.
b. Obtain a letter of recommendation (history, political
science, economics or sociology professors preferred.)
c. Obtain a copy of your transcript.
d. Send completed Application Form with documents (b.)
and (c.) enclosed to
Danube College
P. O. Box 2439
Princeton
NJ 08543--2439
Please enclose a self addressed envelope.
Deadline for application: May 27, 1991. Early applicants are welcome.
Applicants will be notified about their admission by mail not later than
three weeks after their application forms are received by Danube College.
Participation Fee
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The participation fee for the course is $960 US, which covers
tuition, accommodation from July 12 till Augustus 11, cultural programs
(some tickets to concerts and opera performances will be provided
to each student) and a weekend excursion. If accepted,
$300 is due by June 17, 1991, the remaining $660 is payable on the
spot in Budapest in cash or TC's.
Further Information
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For further information write to the above address, call
(609) 497-9433 during the evening to talk to our representative, or send
electronic mail to jt@princeton.edu.
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APPLICATION FORM
DANUBE COLLEGE SUMMER COURSE 1991
EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE -- PAST & PRESENT
1. Name ................................
Last First M.I.
2. Sex M / F
3. Date of birth ........... Country .............
4. Citizenship ..............
5. Present mailing address
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Street Phone
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City State Zip Code To be used until
6. Permanent home address (if different from above)
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Street
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City State Zip Code Phone
7. Phone number where message can be left ( )
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Phone
8. Name and address of person to be notified in case of emergency
Name ................................
Last First M.I.
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Street
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City State Zip Code Phone
9. Name and address of college you are currently attending
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10. Expected date of graduation and expected degree to be earned
Graduation Date ............... Degree ...........
11. Do you have any physical handicaps? ...........
12. Have you ever travelled or lived in a foreign country? If so,
please identify the country, date, duration and nature of stay.
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13. List all of the foreign languages that you know and indicate
your degree of proficiency, i.e. poor/fair/good/fluent. (N.B. Knowledge
of a foreign language is not a prerequisite for attending the course.)
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14. Indicate whether or not you wish to attend the
intensive Hungarian and/or Russian language course.
Hungarian ...... Russian .........
15. In a brief essay (use the space provided below and attach additional
sheets if you wish) discuss why you feel that this course would be valuable
for you and describe any experience that you have had in related fields.
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16. If there is any additional information you believe may be helpful
in processing your application, feel free to enclose it on an additional
sheet.
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Applicant's signature Date