BA in Romology (Roma Studies) /Specialization in Boyash language and culture / Specialization in Romani language and culture
University of Pécs
Key Information
Campus location
Pécs, Hungary
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
6 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,500 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* for non-EU students / EUR 1700 per semester for EU students / application fee: EUR 140
Introduction
The needs of Roma communities could be professionally and effectively represented by trained Romologists and the initiatives of the different organizations, institutions might be also represented through them among the local Roma communities in order to gain efficient communication to solve current issues. Collaborating with professionals from other fields - such as sociologists, social politicians, teachers, lawyers, medical doctors, etc. - is essential for Romologists. In order to develop the collaboration skills of our graduates, there are several courses during the program which are based on cooperative learning methods and group work. Fieldwork and research methodology are in the core curriculum in order to prepare our graduates to work with real communities and other professionals after graduation. The two officially accepted languages spoken by Hungarian Roma are thought as well. Our graduates have the great chance to learn both of these languages: Boyash and Romani, and after 1 semester they could decide which languages they want to continue with to succeed in a B2 level language exam till the end of their graduation. Not just the languages but their situation and sociolinguistic background are thought as well. The diverse content of this program provides a wide range of job opportunities, depending on what exact field of Romani Studies (education, social issues, minority rights, cultural anthropology, languages, etc.) is the most interesting for the given graduate.
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Curriculum
Examples of Subjects During the Studies
1st semester
Introduction to Social Studies
Learning-Centered Communication
History of Roma
2nd semester
Contemporary Roma Art, Music, and Literature- Overview
Language Practice I. (Boyash lexis)
Introduction to Sociolinguistics, focusing on Bilingualism
3rd semester
Sociolinguistics I.
Ethnographic Studies on Roma Communities
4th semester
Cultural Anthropology of Roma, Gypsies
5th semester
Contemporary Roma art in Europe
Analysis
6th semester
Language planning, language policy
Specializations
Specialization in Boyash language and culture
Specialization in Romani language and culture