Archaeology & Anthropology
Ethnographic field school
Culture & Politics in Budapest, Hungary
What was the post-War World II socialist project, and how does this political past continue to affect people today? How do socialist imaginings shape current discussions of immigration, citizenship, and national identity? If you are interested in learning more about how culture adapts under historical events and political actions, this is the program for you!
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This 6-credit, 3-week faculty-led study abroad program will introduce students to the culture and politics of Central and Eastern Europe, with a special focus on Hungary. We integrate course topics and activities, providing students multiple perspectives on modern political, social, economic, and cultural concerns. In addition to class meetings, we will have excursions to local museums, visit an NGO, and take a day trip outside of Budapest. In order to encourage cultural immersion, students will complete daily mini-activities as they explore the city, such as trying popular local foods, recording the various languages they hear, and seeking out other activities that give them a deeper sense of the local, rather than simply tourist, experience.
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Students will take two courses, one on politics of the region and one on the cultures of the region. Those who have already completed the culture course, ANT/HIS 312, may conduct a research project of their own choosing under the guidance of Dr. Peacock, earning credit in ethnographic methods. Students interested in conducting research should have an idea about what aspects of Hungarian culture they are interested in examining.
If you have any questions about the Culture and Politics in Budapest program, please contact Dr. Peacock (epeacock@uwlax.edu).