BA Hungarian and Yiddish

The Hungarian and Yiddish BA course offered by University College London (UCL) is a rare and unique undergraduate degree that provides students with an immersive understanding of two significant, yet distinctive European cultures. This course is ideal for those keen on exploring the histories, languages, literatures, cultures, and societies of both Hungary and Yiddish-speaking populations.Course Content: This full-time, four-year degree course is designed to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of both Hungarian and Yiddish. The first year of the course offers an introduction to both languages as well as to some key aspects of Hungarian and Yiddish culture and history. The second year sees students refining their language skills, while also studying Hungarian literature and Yiddish culture. In the third year, students get the opportunity to spend a year abroad, typically split between Hungary and a Yiddish-speaking environment. The final year allows students to specialize in aspects of Hungarian and Yiddish society and culture that particularly interest them.Key Modules: Key modules include "Truth, Love, and Death: Hungarian Literature from Janos Arany to Peter Nadas"; "Yiddish Language and Literature"; "Jewish Identity: Yiddish Culture and the Holocaust"; and "Political and Social Change in Hungary, 1989-2015".Accreditations: The course is awarded by the University College London (UCL), which is renowned worldwide for its excellence in teaching and research.Future Careers: The diverse and multidisciplinary nature of this course prepares students for a wide range of careers. Graduates of this course can seek careers in the cultural sector, international organizations, education, translation, tourism, media, and journalism. They may also choose to continue their academic studies at a postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.