Puskás and the “Magical Magyars:”
Hungary and the “Danube School” in Global Football
17–30 July, 2011
60 lessons, 6 ECTS credits*
Course Description:
One of the most widely recognized areas of 20th-century Hungarian culture is certainly Hungarian sport, which has reached international standards in several branches such as water polo, swimming, fencing, boxing and, naturally, (European) football. This brand new course has been designed for sportsmen, sports fans and physical-education teachers all over the world who are interested in learning about the unparalleled achievements of the legendary Hungarian football players of the 1950s, most frequently associated with the name of Ferenc Puskás. By placing this unique phenomenon in the historical context of the Cold War period and combining lecture-hall presentations with practicing special Hungarian techniques, the course offers a special opportunity to study the heritage and influence of Hungarian football on the international scene. The course, including at least twenty hours of learning and practising ball games, will provide a great opportunity for other students of the traditional Debrecen Summer School to participate in unique championships.
Major Topics:
The history of Hungarian sport and Hungarian football; the story of the 110-year-old Hungarian Football League; the myth and reality of the Hungarian “Golden Team”; major matches of the 20th century; the life and heritage of Ferenc Puskás; sport and politics in the 1950s and after; Hungarian specialities: football tennis, “button football”, heading a ball in water.
Programme Director:
György Szöllősi, Journalist,
Director of Communication, Ferenc Puskás Football Academy (Felcsút)
Structure of the Course:
– 1 lecture (90 min), 1 seminar (90 min) and 1 workshop (90 min) each day
– examination offered at the end of the course (ECTS credits)
Additional Cultural Activities:
– watching a match of the local Debrecen team (five-times Hungarian champion)
– guided tour of Debrecen
– film showing
– learning Hungarian folk songs and folk dances
– weekend excursion
– visit to the Ferenc Puskás Football Academy in Felcsút
Dates & Reminders:
– registration: 17 July (Sunday), 14.00–18.00
– course starts: 18 July (Monday)
– excursion: 23 July (Saturday)
– check-out time: 30 July (Saturday), before 10 a.m.
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)
– dining options: lunch and dinner at nearby restaurants
Course Fees:
| | 2 weeks |
| registration | 85 EUR |
| tuition (incl. additional cultural activities and city travel pass) | 365 EUR |
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| full board | 190 EUR |
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| on-campus accommodation: | |
| 3-bed room | 129 EUR |
| double room | 200 EUR |
| single room | 330 EUR |
Application Deadline: 1 June, 2011
To apply, please send us a completed application form together with two passport photos and proof of payment of the 85 EUR registration fee.
*Please note that launching thematic courses would require the registration of at least 6 participants.
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