FVP:USESE0013 Modern History of Hungary - Course Information

USESE0013 Modern History of Hungary

Extent and Intensity

2/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Guaranteed by

PhDr. Oľga Šrajerová, CSc.
Institute of Central European Studies – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava

Prerequisites

knowledge of history of central Europe on high school level

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Central European Studies (programme FVP, B6702-MTS)

Course objectives

The aim of the subject is to introduce the history of Hungary from the oldest period till present day. It will approach briefly main historical events from 1790, development of Hungarian society and its national self-definition, national policy of Hungarian Kingdom and position of non-Hungarian nations in monarchy (Czechs and Slovaks in particular), the period of World War I and its consequences (Trianon), interpolitical development of Hungary in inter-war period. The main focus will be put mainly on the most modern period of Hungarian history, i.e. after 1945 and the questions of current, economic and cultural development of Hungary in central-European territory. The tutorial presupposes individual work of students with literature to given issue, preparation of input analyses and further discussion.

Syllabus

• 1. Introduction to study, outline of literature, historical development of Hungary in wider central European connections
  2. History of Hungary in 1526-1918, brief outline of main historical events
  3. Hungary and Versailles Treaty System, searching for identity 1918-1945: Hungarian Soviet republic, Trianon, relation of Hungary and Little Entente countries
  4. The World War II 1939-1945, Hungary as a satellite of Germany, Vienna Award, Hungary at war, German occupation, armistice treaty
  5. Political and economic development of Hungary 1945-1948, superpowers and armistice, Romanian -Hungarian discussion about borders
  6. The fluctuation of inhabitants between Hungary and Czechoslovakia: re-Slovakization, deportation, action South
  7. Hungary as a part of Soviet bloc (1948-1956). Characteristics of interpolitical, economic and cultural development, Nagy´s reform efforts
  8. 1956 Revolution in Hungary, development of events, consequences of beaten rising
  9. Kádárism 1956-1989, economic development, political, economic and social changes
  10. Decline of communism in Hungary, year 1989, formation of opposition, transition to civil society
  11. Current political, economic and cultural development of Hungary
  12. Czechoslovak (Czech)- Hungarian relations in historical context
  

Literature

required literature
• LENDVAI, P. Tisíc let maďarského národa. Praha: Academia, 2002. info
• KONTLER, L. Dějiny Maďarska. Praha: LN, 2001. info

recommended literature
• IRMANNOVÁ, E. Maďarsko a versailleský mírový systém. Ústí nad Labem: Albis, 2002. info
• IRMANNOVÁ, E. Kádarismus: vznik a pád jedné iluze. Praha: Karolinum, 1998. info
• ŠUTAJ, Š. Akcia Juh, Odsun Maďarov zo Slovenska do Čiech v roku 1949. Praha, 1993. info
• PRAŽÁK, R. a kol. Dějiny Maďarska. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993. info
• ČIERNA-LANTAYOVÁ, D. Podoby československo-maďarského vzťahu 1938-1949. Bratislava, 1992. info
• ŠUTAJ, Š. Reslovakizácia. Košice, 1991. info

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion

Assessment methods

Test

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.

Teacher's information

Seminar paper on selected topic regarding issue of history of Hungary. During an oral exam, the student should prove the ability of basic historical events in history of Hungary in wider central European connections.

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