History and main characteristics of andragogy: the status of teching English for adults in Hungary

Absztrakt (kivonat)

This thesis presents a theoretical overview of the history of andragogy, then investigates to what extent English teachers in Hungary put theory into practice where adult education is concerned. It looks at this question from both the learners’ and the teachers’ perspectives. The aim of this research is to identify – partly – the current situation in this area. Comparing the two points of view might give a certain insight into the current understanding of adult education and most specifically the field of English teaching in Hungary.