MASTER THE 21^ST CENTURY:

Learn Essential Digital, Interpersonal and Language Skills

20 -31 July 2026              60 classes, 3 ECTS credits

03-14 August 2026         60 classes, 3 ECTS credits

Course Description:

Master the 21^st Century is a two-module language learning course designed to inform non-native speakers of English about timely digital and business-related topics, while improving their English language skills. The first module will take students on a journey around timely topics in 21^st century business and society. The second module will steer students’ attention towards the successful management of interpersonal relationships and work-life balance both in the digital and physical spheres. A major advantage of the course is that language learning will be integrated into the thematic material to maximise learning efficiency and keep students interested and engaged. The course will be far from a traditional classroom lecture. All sessions will be highly interactive. The instructor will rely heavily on various multimedia resources to encourage student engagement. Students will be graded based on their level of participation in classwork and a group project to be presented at the end of the two-week period. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to engage by sharing their own individual views and opinions.

Students registered for this course can also benefit from the wide range of Hungarian cultural programs including folklore nights, Hungarian gastronomy, Saturday excursion and a variety of EXTRA Programs.

Major Topics:

Module 1 – Travelling in Space and Time

1. A Warm Welcome, Overview – Getting Acquainted
2. A Trip to the Virtual – Discovering the Fascinating World of Digital Communication
3. Getting Unstuck in Our Heads – Taking Care of Our Mental Health in a World Plagued by Constant Movement
4. Running Towards the Unknown – The Blessing and the Curse AI Is
5. Who Is in the Driver’s Seat? – Advertising and the Media: Saviours and Master Manipulators

Module 2 – Communication Skills

6. To Understand and Be Understood – Assertive Communication
7. How to Save Time and Energy in Business – Problem Solving Basics
8. Corporate Communication in the 21^st Century – Business Correspondence
9. How to Enhance Productivity and Engage an Audience – A Digital Toolbox
10. Wrapping Up and a Big Farewell Fiesta

Program Director:

                 Attila Lénárt-Muszka, English Language Teacher (University of Debrecen)

Program of Studies:

– 6 class units a day, 45 minutes each

– groups of min. 4 up to 12 students

– recommended level of English is B1

– placement test before the course starts

– Debrecen Summer School examination and Certificate

Cultural Activities:

– guided tour in Debrecen

– weekend excursion

– Hungarian gastronomy and foodways

– folk dances and folk songs

Leisure Activities:

– disco, karaoke night

– sports

EXTRA Program:

– traditional handicrafts

– sightseeing tour by night

– visiting the Jewish Quarter

Dates & Reminders:

2-week course in July (20  – 31 July 2026)

– registration: 19 July (Sunday), 14:00–18:00

– tuition starts: 20 July (Monday)

– tuition ends: 31 July (Friday)

– check-out time: 1 August (Saturday), before 10:00

2-week course in August (03 – 14 August 2026)

– registration: 2 August (Sunday), 14:00–18:00

– tuition starts: 3 August (Monday)

– tuition ends: 14 August (Friday)

– check-out time: 15 August (Saturday), before 10:00

Accommodation and Meals:

– accommodation: Kossuth Lajos Dormitory (single and double rooms)

– full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

For further details contact us at debrecen@nyariegyetem.hu