P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd Hungarian-Hungarian relations in the light of American Studies? A new cooperation between the University of Nazareth College, Pannonia, Veszprém and Rochester, N.Y.

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd Agenda: –The fellowship... –The two towers Nazareth College University of Pannonia –The program Program highlights Curriculum Schedule options Admission requirements Target audiences –Accreditation

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd 1.The fellowship... Prof. Scott M. Campbell visits the U. of P. as a Fulbright scholar in The tradition of ‘America Week’ starts in the spring of 2008 U. of P., Fulbright Commission, U.S. Embassy, American Corner

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd The idea to launch joint programs comes up in the summer of Delegation from U. of P. to NC in the spring of NC delegation to America Week 2010 in April

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd 2.The two towers The University of Pannonia Relatively young institution: o1949 foundation of the former Veszprém University of Chemical Engineering o1990 University of Veszprém oFive faculties: oFaculty of Agriculture oFaculty of Economics oFaculty of Engineering oFaculty of Information Technology oFaculty of Modern Philologies and Social Sciences

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd The U. of P. in numbers 5 faculties 2 major campuses 6 off-campuses more than students 1300 university employees (staff and administration) Institute of English and American Studies 1 B.A. and 3 M.A. majors about 400 students 18 faculty members B.A. 4th in national ranking ( HVG Diploma 2008 )

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd Nazareth College Relatively old institution: oNC founded in 1924, is a coeducational, independent college located on 150 scenic acres near Rochester, NY, offering undergraduate and graduate studies. oFour faculties: oCollege of Arts and Sciences oSchool of Education oSchool of Health and Human Services oSchool of Management

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd NC in numbers 5 faculties about 2000 undergraduate and 1000 graduate students about 500 faculty members Nazareth is one of 4 schools in the nation to be added to The Best 368 Colleges: 2009 Edition. ( The Princeton Review) College of Arts and Sciences 26 B.A. programs 4 M.A. programs

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd 3.The program Program highlights: –International - This program includes a required international component, so that students can reap all the benefits of a study abroad experience. –Interdisciplinary - You will learn from faculty members with an expertise in the fields of American History, English Language and Literature, Political Science, Art, Sociology, Music, Philosophy, Linguistics, and Pragmatics. –Cost Efficient - A portion of your courses will be taken in Hungary, which has very low tuition rates. This program offers a cost effective opportunity for both American students and international students to earn a degree from an accredited American institution with an excellent reputation for teaching. –Flexible – There is both a one-year and a two-year option for you to complete your program of study.

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd Purpose of the degree : –to facilitate the academic and professional development of individuals with a background in American history, language, literature, or culture. It provides: –interdisciplinary study and preparation for those who wish to gain entry into broadly conceived applied fields such as education, government or international service. Emphasis on the role of –globalization, –diversity, –the need for cultural competencies, –the knowledge of American history, –an understanding of contemporary American society, and –an appreciation for American literature, humanities, and the arts.

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd Curriculum –33-equivalent US credit hours of graduate-level core and elective study; –courses at the University of Pannonia will be taken in pairs as course-dyads. Each course-dyad is the equivalent of one 3.0 credit hour course at Nazareth College; –All students are required to complete 3 credits of equivalent study at Pannonia or Nazareth College in each of the four areas: American Literature/Linguistics/Arts/Humanities Contemporary American Society Diversity in the American Experience American History

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd –At the U. of P. most courses in the area of Contemporary American Society, Diversity in the American Experience, and American History are survey courses accompanied by a few specialization courses. –In the area of American Literature, Linguistics, Arts, Humanities there are many specialization courses offered at the U. of P.

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd –NC offers a great variety of courses in all four areas, especially in American History. –NC also offers an independent thesis research course in which students earn three credits upon completion of the thesis and successful defense of the jointly mentored document.

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd Schedule options: –Option 1 - Full-time Graduate Study Fall - Hungary Spring - US Summer – US –Option 2 - Part-time Graduate Study Fall - Hungary Spring - Hungary Summer - US Fall - US Spring - US

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd Admissions requirements: –Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 (or B average); –Presetation of official transcripts with notarized English translation; –Two letters of recommendation –English language competency as measured by the University Pannonia and/or by the Center for International Education; –Completion of a personal/professional statement including goals for use of this degree and its impact on career path –Interview with the Program Director in either Hungary or the US

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd Target audiences: –Hungarian and East and Central-European students wanting to earn a U.S. degree; –American students eager to learn about American studies from an international perspective; –members of Hungarian communities anywhere in the world

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd Advantages for members of the Hungarian minorities: –earning a degree from a prestigious U.S. institution, –studying American studies from an international, especially from a European, Hungarian perspective, –as a bonus, getting a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Hungarian language and culture in a hands-on experience, –saving a third of the tuition fee of the overall program costs.

P ANNONIA University of University of Pannonia, Institute of English and American Studies AHEA, June 3-5, 2010 Szeged  S ZENTGYÖRGYI, S zilárd 4.Accreditation The program was accredtited by the State Education Department of the State of New York on April 12, The program is to be launched in September 2011.

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