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Prague, Czech Republic Study Abroad Program
The City And The University
Prague, the capital of the Czech republic, is a city of over 1,5 million inhabitants, and the cultural and intellectual center of the country. Situated on the river Vltava, it has enjoyed fame as an awe-inspiring and beautiful city, being called"golden","royal","hundred spired","the town of towns", and"the crown of the world".
Prague has grown up over many centuries from a small Slavonic settlement into a magnificent city. The city's romanesque, gothic renaissance, baroque, and neoclassical buildings have remained undisturbed by modern constructions, creating a fine mix of classic and modern Europe.
Charles University, the oldest in Central Europe, was founded in 1348 by emperor Charles IV. The campus occupies extraordinary buildings in the old town, the heart of this wondrous city. The student population is a diverse and active one, taking classes in one of the thirteen different faculties. Here you will encounter people from all over Europe, as well as the world. There are approximately 30,000 students and roughly 3,000 teachers.
East And Central European Studies Program At Charles University Faculty Of Philosophy And Arts
The East and Central European Studies Program - ECES, is especially designed for undergraduate students who specialize or are interested in, East and Central European Studies. The ECES offers a semester of course study which includes a obligatory two week intensive Czech language course followed by semester courses. The courses are taught in English by regular Charles University teachers for a total of 15-19 credit hours. Students have access to libraries, sports facilities, and cafeterias.
Resident Director
Barbara Adams is the on-site Resident Director. She will liaise with Charles University, arrange some social events, and assist students with problems or concerns while in Prague.
Calendar
Students can choose a winter or spring semester for study. The following dates are approximate.
SPRING: Two weeks of intensive Czech language in mid January. Fourteen weeks of area studies from late February until early May.
WINTER: Two weeks of intensive Czech language in early September. Thirteen weeks of area studies from late September until the middle of December.
ECES Course Listings
All students should enroll in a 3-credit Czech language course. In addition, students choose four 3-credit courses from the courses offered each semester. Each course is completed with a written and/or oral examination.
Language Courses:
- Czech Intensive.
- Czech for Everyday Use. Czech language courses will be organized from beginner through advanced levels according to the level of competence of the participants. Students work in small tutorial groups.
- Modern Czech Literature.
- Modern History of the Czech Republic.
- Bohemia in European Culture and Religion.
- Czech Art and Architecture.
- Czech Film and Theater.
- Musical Traditions of Czechs.
- Recent Economic Developments in Czech Republic.
- Current Political Situation in the Czech and Slovak Region
Qualifications
The program is open to students who are Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at the time of application; and in good academic standing with an above average academic record. A 2.5 GPA is required.
Accommodation
Students will be housed in university residence halls (double occupancy). Students live together in suites and share a common kitchen, refrigerator, and bathroom. A buffet breakfast is provided. Additional meals may be prepared in the self-catering kitchens or taken in university restaurants.
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