Specialist in Kodály-inspired music education

Specialist in Kodály-inspired music education– NON-DEGREE PROGRAMME

1 Semester long course
 

NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
Specialist in Kodály-inspired music education

NAME OF THE DEGREE
N/A

LEVEL OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
Non-degree

NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Institute of Music

HEAD OF THE PROGRAMME
Dr. DLA Ildikó Ferencziné Ács

INTAKE: Fall
STARTING DATE: September, 2024

STUDY MODE
full-time

FEES
Tuition fee: 1850 EUR
Application fee: 100 EUR

LOCATION
Hungary, Nyíregyháza

LANGUAGE OF DIRECTIONS
English

FIELD
Music / Education

DURATION
1 semester (308 lessons)

ECTS CREDITS
30 credits

QUALIFICATION
Certificate

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

After finishing the course music teachers will have a better understanding of the Kodály concept and will develop their general musical skills and knowledge.

The students will have an overview of the concept and the choral music education. During the programme the students will gain insight into curriculum planning, study of the pedagogical repertory, lesson planning, and classroom teaching practices.

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The aim of the Specialist in Kodály-inspired music education course is to train music teachers who are able to put their knowledge at the service of the theory and practice of Kodály music education, and who are qualified to lead school choirs, to perform the music education tasks inherent in it, and to strengthen community awareness.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The educational package, designed to last for an entire semester, comprises the following panels:

  • 22 lessons / week

            Piano and Voice training are individual lessons: 30 minutes /student

CURRICULUM OF THE PROGRAMME
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
admission@nye.hu

After completing the semester programme, the students will receive a certificate.

To qualify for the certificate, students may miss up to three times the weekly number of lessons per subject per week in a semester without an excuse.

ADMISSION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

- School music Teacher’s degree in BA or MA.
- Proof of Language proficiency in English – intermediate level / CEFR B1/B2 level.
Having a language certificate is not a compulsory requirement. English communication skills will be proved in the online interview during the application procedure.
A motivation letter must be added to your application.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Oral entrance examination via internet: practical entrance examination by using a video connection after submitting a music portfolio.

Entrance exam
 

MINIMUM LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
English – intermediate / CEFR B1/B2 level.

 

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION MODE
Online entrance examination via Microsoft Teams.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SELECTION AND THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PROCESS

The application procedure is based on an evaluation system of 100 points (50 points are given for motivation, educational background and for language proficiency, the remaining 50 points are given for area-specific skills). Following the formal check up of the application documents, the staff of the institute will organize the oral entrance examination. The entrance exam is successful, if the applicant reaches at least 60 points. For further information regarding the exam topics please, visit our website.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in English. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Please, bring the original entry qualification documents with you when you travel to the university.

Students must do the visa process after the acceptance to the University of Nyíregyháza.