| Program Title: |
Pitzer/ISEP Exchange with University of Debrecen |
| Location: |
Debrecen, Hungary
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debrecen |
| Host website: |
Host Institution:
University of Debrecen
http://www.unideb.hu/index.php?lC=en |
| Eligibility: |
Students must be in good standing at Pitzer. Preference is given to juniors and first semester seniors but qualified sophomores are eligible if space is available. No previous language study is required. |
| Preparation: |
At least one Eastern European area studies course is required before departure. Some examples of other possible general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology |
| Application: |
Pitzer College general application and the ISEP application forms. |
| Program Dates: |
Fall Semester: Early September to January (early exams can be arranged)
Spring Semester: Late January to June |
| Required Courses: |
Pitzer students are expected to take one course while abroad that includes content on Central European history, politics, literature or culture. |
| Intensive Language: |
Pitzer students are required to take an intensive Hungarian language course. |
| Independent Study: |
If a faculty member in Claremont is available and willing. |
| Course Options: |
Some courses in central European language and culture are taught in English. The Institute of English and American Studies offers all courses in English for international and Hungarian students alike. Courses are available in British cultural studies, U.S. culture and civilization, Australian and Canadian studies, English-language literatures and English linguistics (including applied linguistics and methodology). Tutorials in English in other fields may be possible. |
| Credit Possible: |
Students must take 30 semester units to equal four courses at Pitzer. Depending on the amount of credit per class, students may need to take 4 to 6 classes. |
| Housing Options: |
Students are housed in student residences and receive a stipend from ISEP to cover meals in the campus cafeteria. Homestays may be possible. |
| Advising notes: |
Students applying for fall participation must submit the completed application forms prior to leaving for winter break. Spring applicants will submit the application at the regular Pitzer deadline. Consult an adviser for details. The chance of placement for qualified students is excellent. Note: a copy of the passport (or copy of the application for the passport) is required with the application so students should plan to apply for their passport as soon as possible. |
| Online News: |
www.bta.bg/site/en/indexe.shtml
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