UNIVERSITY OF DEBRECEN
& DEBRECEN SUMMER SCHOOL
Hidden Treasures of Hungary:
Natural and Cultural Tourist Attractions in Hungary
20 July – 2 August 2014
60 classes, 6 ETCS credits
Course Description:
The course—which has two major themes—is designed to provide the participants with an analytical overview of the unique, though sometimes less well-known, tourism products of Hungary. Students of tourism, tourism professionals and conscious travellers will have the opportunity to learn about the unrivalled natural and cultural attractions of this Central European country which would make a holiday in Hungary a real experience. The course will also include site-visits to familiarize the participants with the actual attractions and products. During the classes and the field trips special emphasis will be placed on the importance of authentic experiences within a sustainable context.
Part 1: Natural Attractions (30 classes)
The first part of the course will offer a general geographical and historical survey of the major tourist regions of Hungary pointing out the most important characteristics. The main focus, however, will be on the eastern part of the country, the Alföld or the Great Hungarian Plains which is frequently associated with, among others things, the Canadian prairies. The thermal baths and spas of Hajdúszoboszló and Debrecen, as well as the ecotourism hotspots—Hortobágy National Park, ”the Puszta” and Lake Tisza—will be among the major natural attractions of this region discussed and presented in great detail.
Part 2: Cultural Attractions (30 classes)
Though Hungary is often identified with its capital city, Budapest, the country has a number of regional centers with a rich cultural heritage, valuable traditions and exciting national and local customs. This part of the course will present Tokaj, the oldest classified wine region in Europe, Debrecen and other famous towns which have played important political, cultural and educational roles in Hungarian history as well as such world-famous products of Hungarian cuisine as ”goulash”, “stuffed cabbage” and more.
Major topics:
The changing image of Hungary as a tourist destination; main tourism regions and less well-known destinations; unique tourism products of Hungary; heritage tourism; wine tourism; gastrotourism; spa tourism; ecotourism.
Program Director:
Dr. Katalin Csobán, Junior Lecturer (University of Debrecen)
Structure of the Course:
– 3 blocks of classes (3 x 90 min) a day
– examination offered at the end of the course (ECTS credits)
Cultural Activities:
– Hungarian folk nights and gastronomy
– film screening
– guided tour of Debrecen
– weekend excursion
Dates & Reminders:
– registration: 20 July (Sunday), 14.00–18.00
– course starts: 21 July (Monday)
– excursion: 26 July (Saturday)
– check-out time: 2 August (Saturday), before 10.00
Accommodation and Meals:
– on-campus accommodation
– upon request, we will send you a list of other accommodation facilities in Debrecen
– full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
– other dining options: lunch and dinner at nearby restaurants
Course Fees*:
2 weeksregistration fee (non-refundable) / 60 EUR
tuition (incl. opening ceremony, farewell party) / 299 EUR
cultural activities / 99 EUR
on-campus accommodation:
3-bedded room / 135 EUR
double room / 210 EUR
single room / 330 EUR
full board / 220 EUR
Application Deadline: 30 June 2014
To apply, please send us a completed application form together with two passport photos and proof of payment of the 60 EUR registration fee.
*Please note that launching thematic courses will require the registration of at least 6 participants.
Contact: Debreceni Nyári Egyetem
H-4010 Debrecen, Pf. 35.
Telephone: +36 52 532 594, Fax: +36 52 532 595
E-mail: , Web: www.nyariegyetem.hu
Reg. No.: 00334-2009 Institute Accreditation No.: AL-2139