Universität Wien

132012 VO Descriptive Grammar of the Hungarian Language 2 (2026S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Europäische und Vergleichende Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft
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Mo 20.04. 09:45-11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12

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Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 09.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 16.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 23.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 13.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 27.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 04.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 11.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 18.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 01.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 08.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 15.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 22.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12
  • Monday 29.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to familiarize the students with the central aspects of the morphology and the structure of phrases and sentences in Hungarian. This is the continuation of the course 'Descriptive Grammar of Hungarian I' from last semester.
Requirements: 'Descriptive Grammar of Hungarian I' or equivalent. Background is linguistics ('Introduction to Linguistics' or equivalent knowledge) is required, knowledge of Hungarian is a plus.
Topics:
Introduction: A general overview of the syntactic and morphosyntactic features
of Hungarian. Morphological categories,
Inflection
Categories: Nouns (nominal roots and inflection), the topic. The nominalphrase, pronouns, Verb (verbal roots and inflection), the predicate in the sentence, non-finite verbforms

Derivation and compounding
Structure of the sentence: focussing, quantification, negation.

Methods: lecture, exercises

Assessment and permitted materials

Total score: 100 points
Minimum requirement: 50 points
Ways to reach the points:
EITHER
1. Written exam: 100 points OR
2. 40 points for homeworks and activity + 60 points for the written exam

First exam: Montag 26.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Dissertantenzi. Inst. f. Finno-Ugristik, UniCampus Hof 7 2L-O1-12

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Assessment criteria:
90-100% = Sehr gut
75-89% = Gut
60-74 % = Befriedigend
50%-59 %= Genügend

Examination topics

The content of the lectures. (The slides and the most important literature will be uploaded to Moodle.)

Reading list

É. Kiss (2002): The Syntax of Hungarian, Cambridge University Pres, Cambridge
É. Kiss, K./Kiefer, F./Siptár, P. (2003): Új magyar nyelvtan, Osiris, Budapest, Kapitel I-II.

Association in the course directory

BAHU 320, UF UN 05

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