Adrienn Mizsei

Adrienn Mizsei is a Lecturer in Hungarian at the Penn Language Center within the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has been teaching Hungarian language and culture since 1991. She is actively involved in curriculum development for both classroom and online instruction in collaboration with the Central European University of Budapest, and supports study abroad initiatives through Bard College and Penn Global.

Educational Background:

• MLA, University of Pennsylvania, 1997
• MA in Ethnic Studies, University of Pennsylvania, 1999
• MS in Historic Preservation and Historic Resource Management, Budapest, Hungary, 1987
• MA in Teaching Hungarian Language and Literature, 1986
• MA in Educational Psychology, Budapest, Hungary, 1984
• MS in Secondary Education, Eötvös Lóránd University, Budapest

Her research centers on the development of ethnic identity among Hungarians in the United States and the role of material culture and technology in preserving cultural heritage. She employs communicative language teaching methods to foster functional proficiency and encourages the use of authentic resources in her pedagogy.

She has administered ACTFL Hungarian proficiency exams at Penn since 1992, connecting her with Hungarian heritage speakers and academic institutions across the U.S. Adrienn also serves as a pre-major advisor for freshmen and sophomores in Penn’s College of Arts and Sciences, contributing significantly to student mentorship and academic planning.

Her professional service includes curriculum collaboration with Central European University and support for international education programs in Budapest. Though no publications or awards are listed, her sustained contributions to language education and cultural outreach underscore her impact in the field.