Central European Studies

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Dates: Sep 11 – Dec 22, 2018 (15 weeks)
Credit: 15-18 semester hours / 22.5-27 quarter hours
Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA

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Deadline: October 1, 2018
Dates: Jan 29 – May 12, 2019 (15 weeks)
Credit: 15-18 semester hours / 22.5-27 quarter hours
Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA

$20,450 See full breakdown

Application Deadline

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Dates: Sep 11, 2018 – May 12, 2019 (35 weeks)
Credit: 15-18 semester hours / 22.5-27 quarter hours
Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA

$37,335 See full breakdown

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With magnificent art and architecture from every period everywhere you look, it’s impossible not to be curious about the stories behind Prague’s monuments. Luckily, the Central European Studies program lets you choose from a wide array of courses on Czech culture and society including history, media, art, religion, literature, and politics at Charles University. You can also take up to four courses at FAMU, Central Europe’s preeminent film school. Nonstop cultural activities and guided tours will enrich your academic pursuits and make your journey to Prague one you’ll treasure forever.

Unique Experiences

MAKE YOUR VISIT

official by traversing the Charles Bridge, constructed to cross the Vltava River in 1357.
LIVE IN PRAGUE

like a Czech student, with a Czech flat buddy to show you around, explain local customs, and organize weekly activities in politics, sport, film, music, and more.
HEAD TO CLASS

with a fairy-tale castle and hundreds of church spires as your backdrop.

football fields would cover the area of Prague Castle
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first year beer was brewed at the Benedictine Břevnov Monastery
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Cobblestone streets, ancient bridges, and a hilltop castle help lend the City of a Hundred Spires its reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful. Prague is unique in Europe, having shed its Communist past and brimming with carefully preserved monuments from every period and style in its millennial history. There’s plenty of quirky, too, like the Žižkov Tower adorned with climbing babies, and the distinctly nontraditional Dancing House. Easy to explore on foot, the city boasts a vibrant cultural life that includes concerts, festivals, operas, and more – many of which you can access on a student budget.

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The Culture

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

Explore Prague Castle, Old Town, historic halls of Charles University, the theater, or opera.
Take excursions beyond the city to Bohemia and Moravia to get a sense of the surrounding region.
Join a student group that sparks your interest, in art, community service, film, music, sports, or theater, for example, and see how Czech students are similar and different from U.S. students.
Join a language exchange program.
Meet a Czech family.

PROJECTS

Volunteer to teach children English, help people with disabilities, pitch in a library, organize political conferences, and more.
Gain international experience with a pre-screened internship at an organization that focuses on education, human rights, film, politics, and more. (Students apply upon admission to the program, need approval from their home college or university, and are placed after the interview in Prague.)

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HOUSING

Homestay: This option provides an excellent opportunity for immersion into the local culture and is strongly recommended for students who wish to take full advantage of their Czech experience. A single room and internet is provided.

CIEE-Administered Apartments: The apartments are located in the buildings where other tenants/citizens live. Students are sharing the apartment with a flat buddy who is a local Charles University student. The flat buddy is responsible for apartment maintenance and also helps with Czech immersion while organizing activities for students. Internet is provided.

CIEE-Administered Residence: There are two CIEE Administered Residences. The residence consists of apartments where only CIEE students and Resident Assistants (RA) live. The RAs are Charles University students and live in separate apartments in the building. Their task is to help during the orientation, organize activities for students, and help them with daily issues. Internet is provided.
MEALS

Homestay: Dinner and breakfast, on the family’s schedule, are included.

Apartments: Please note that meals are not included with this option.

Residence: Please note that meals are not included with this option.

Prague, Czech Republic

Where You'll Study

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CIEE Prague

Vyšehrad – 15 minutes from Old Town.
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CHARLES UNIVERSITY

Buildings all over Prague and beyond, CIEE students attend classes downtown.

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The program details

This program offers students a series of courses designed to help students explore the dynamics of this Central European nation and its culture. Courses are taught in English. There is no language prerequisite, but students are encouraged to take a Czech language course.

Students begin with a one-and-a-half week orientation session, which will also introduce students to useful Czech language basics with the intent of making the cultural immersion as enriching as possible. Courses are taught by faculty affiliated with Charles University, University of Economics, Academy of Performing Arts, Czech Academy of Science, and the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU).

CIEE Prague is located at Vyšehrad, at the top of one of Prague’s highest hills, within medieval castle walls in a beautiful park-like setting about 15 minutes from the Old Town area. All CIEE classes are held at CIEE Prague. CIEE students can also take courses at FAMU and Charles University, the oldest university in Central Europe.

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Academics

CLASS FORMAT

Summer classes are for CIEE students only. Classes are scheduled Monday-Thursday with varied weekly structure, i.e., in different weeks the classes may be in session for a different number of days per week. Session-specific class schedule will be distributed during orientation. Our classes are taught in a standard setting of small groups of 15-20 students. In addition to in-class instruction, students can benefit from field trips, guest teachers and other co-curricular events designed to supplement the course content and enhance student’s first-hand experience.
GRADING

Students receive numerical grades which are converted to the U.S. letter grades. Assessment is continuous and is based on overall performance, including class participation, homework assignments, papers, presentations, projects and exams.
ACADEMIC CULTURE

The Czech educational system requires a high degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, and a proactive approach to study. Independent learning and active participation in class are necessary to achieve satisfactory academic performance. Students are encouraged to use public libraries and take advantage of Charles University resources.

Eligibility

OVERALL GPA

Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.

Curriculum

Program Credit

Total credit: 15-18 semester/22.5-27 quarter hours per semester.
Contact hours: CIEE area studies, Charles University, and some FAMU courses: 45; credit – 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours, most FAMU courses: 24; credit – 1.5 semester credits/2.25 quarter hours.

Students are required to take a minimum of five courses, of which at least three must be CIEE courses. In addition to these, students may enroll in courses at our partner institutions, Charles University or FAMU, for up to six credits. Alternatively, students can take all of their courses at CIEE.

All courses are taught in English, with the exception of the Czech language courses.

Fall 2018 Courses

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Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

CIEE LANGUAGE COURSES

CIEE CENTRAL EUROPEAN STUDIES COURSES

FAMU CINEMA STUDIES COURSES

Participants with an interest in cinema and performing arts may take up to 6 semester credits (up to 2 courses of 3 semester credits or 4 courses of 1.5 semester credits) from among those offered to international students by FAMU. A final list of FAMU courses is available at the time of enrollment. Some FAMU courses have prerequisites. Following is a representative sample of FAMU courses that have been available in past terms. Most FAMU courses are 1.5 semester credits each and 24 contact hours.

Acting Studio
Acting Theories 1
History of Animation
Central European Cinema within the Context of the World Cinema
Circulating within the Post-Modern Cinematic Image
Circulating within the Modern Cinematic Image
Film, Form and Style
Filming the Unfilmable
Introduction to Intl Film/TV Production
Photographic Imaging I
The Realm of Montage I
Script Analysis 1
Short Film Practical Analysis: Directing I
Visual Theory 1
FAMU Weekend Modules

These intensive courses are led by visiting film specialists (directors, screenwriters, producers, cinematographers, etc.). New modules are organized each semester. Current offerings are made available upon arrival in Prague. Examples of previously offered modules include: Cinema Dance Workshop; The Transmutation of Light: Alchemy and Cinema; and Marcus Bergner: What Would Happen If...? Investigating New Possibilities for Narrative Film.

CHARLES UNIVERSITY AREA STUDIES COURSES

Students have limited access to a select group of elective courses at Charles University. Participation in each course is limited to a few CIEE students. CIEE students may take a maximum of six semester credits outside of CIEE courses. Classes are taught at Charles University and allow CIEE students to study alongside other international students. The following list is a sample of courses that may be available to CIEE students. A final list of available courses is distributed during orientation. All courses are offered at 3 semester credits, 45 contact hours.

Twentieth Century Prague Literature in International Context
Transition Process of the Czech Republic and European Union
Global Economy and Crises
Surrealism and Eastern and Central European Cinema
Czech and Slovak Cinema from the 1950's to Present: Politics, Visuality, and Experimentation
The Peoples of Europe: Their Origins, Histories, Contacts
Czech Culture and Civilization Course: A Field Trip into Czech Psyche
American and Czech Literature from European Perspectives: Identity and Role Play
Great European Writers: The Life and Work of Karel Čapek
Comparative Politics: Transformation of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic
Czechoslovakian Dissent under Communist Rule: Political Thinking from the 1950's-1990's
Social Changes After 1989

Spring 2018 Courses

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Provided below are course descriptions for all the area studies courses that CIEE students have available. These include courses at CIEE Prague, courses at the Film and TV School (FAMU), and courses at Charles University (ECES).

ELECTIVE CIEE LANGUAGE COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)

CIEE CENTRAL EUROPEAN STUDIES COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)

FAMU CINEMA STUDIES COURSES (1.5 SEMESTER CREDITS UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED) – TENTATIVE COURSE LIST

Acting Studio
Acting Theories 1
Central European Cinemas within the Context of the World Cinema
Cinema Dance (3 credits)
Circulating within the Post-Modern Cinematic Image
Documentary: Connection
Film,Form and Style
Filming the Unfilmable
History of Animation
Introduction to International Film/TV Production
Introduction to Soundtrack (Soundtrack Aesthetics)
Photographic Imaging 1
Script Analysis 1, 2
Short Film Practical Analysis: Directing 1
The Realm of Montage 1
Visual Theory 1, 2

CHARLES UNIVERSITY AREA STUDIES COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)

20th Century Prague Literature
American and Czech Literature from European Perspectives: Identity and Role Play
Central Europe in the Context of European Integration
Cold War and the Soviet Block: Impacts for Eastern Europe and World
Comparative Politics: Transformation of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic
Conflicting Identities: The Influence of “Germany” over Central Europe (from the Middle Ages to 1945)
Czech and Slovak Cinema from the 1950's to Present: Politics, Visuality, and Experimentation
Czech Culture and Society, Past and Present
Czechoslovakian Dissent under Communist Rule: Political Thinking from the 1950's-1990's
From Page to Screen: 20th- century Czech Literature on Film
German-Jewish Literature in Prague
Global Economy and Crises
Imagining America, Imaging Europe
Jewish History in Central and Eastern Europe
Music and Modern Thought: Music between a Universal Language and Local Culture
Politics of the Enlightenment: Why Do We Need Strangers?
Screening History: Central and Eastern Europe through Film, 1945–1990
Selected Topics in Social Psychology: Soft Skills
Social Changes After 1989
Sociology of Food
The Cinema of Central Europe: Eroticism, Power, and Fate
The Theaters of Václav Havel
Transition Process of the Czech Republic and European Union

Scholarships

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Scholarships & Grants

Last year, we awarded more than 1,000 scholarships per term for a total of $5 million, helping more students get on planes and live their dreams in faraway places than any other organization.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.

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Dates, Deadlines & Fees

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Dates, Deadlines & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

YOUR FEE INCLUDES:

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to Czech culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.

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Program	Application Due	Start Date	End Date	Fees & Housing
Fall 2018 15 weeks		Sep 11, 2018	Dec 22, 2018	$18,850 Click to Close Program Fees CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $15,458 Housing = $2,925 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $18,850 Estimated Costs Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,850 ^† International Airfare = $1,200 ^†† Local Transportation = $50 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $125 ^††† Personal expenses = $2,200 Other = $145** ^†††† Total Estimated Costs = $5,670 Financial Aid CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. See Scholarships This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** Meals vary by housing choice: Includes two meals per day for homestay students. No meals are included for students in apartments or residence halls. Additionally, students who opt for and are placed in single-occupancy rooms will be billed a supplemental fee of approximately $1000, 4-6 weeks after the program starts ^† For students in apartments. Students placed in homestays are provided with breakfast and dinner; additional meals for homestay students are estimated at $550 per semester. Additional meals for students in apartments or residence halls are estimated at $1,850 per semester. ^†† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ^††† average cost ^†††† Required Czech insurance
Academic year 2018-2019 35 weeks		Sep 11, 2018	May 12, 2019	$37,335 Click to Close Program Fees CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $31,018 Housing = $5,850 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $37,335 Estimated Costs Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $3,700 ^† International Airfare = $1,200 ^†† Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $125 ^††† Personal expenses = $4,400 Other = $290 ^†††† Expenses during break = $1,500** Total Estimated Costs = $11,515 Financial Aid CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. See Scholarships This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** Meals vary by housing choice: Includes two meals per day for homestay students. No meals are included for students in apartments or residence halls. Additionally, students who opt for and are placed in single-occupancy rooms will be billed a supplemental fee of approximately $1000, 4-6 weeks after the program starts ^† For students in apartments. Students placed in homestays are provided with breakfast and dinner; additional meals for homestay students are estimated at $550 per semester. Additional meals for students in apartments or residence halls are estimated at $1,850 per semester. ^†† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ^††† average cost ^†††† Required Czech insurance
Spring 2019 15 weeks	Oct 1, 2018	Jan 29, 2019	May 12, 2019	$20,450 Click to Close Program Fees CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $17,058 Housing = $2,925 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $20,450 Estimated Costs Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,850 International Airfare = $1,200 Local Transportation = $50 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $125 Personal expenses = $2,200 Other = $145** Total Estimated Costs = $5,670 Financial Aid CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. See Scholarships This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** Meals vary by housing choice: Includes two meals per day for homestay students. No meals are included for students in apartments or residence halls. Additionally, students who opt for and are placed in single-occupancy rooms will be billed a supplemental fee of approximately $1000, 4-6 weeks after the program starts

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Jana Cemusova

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Jana Čemusová heads CIEE Prague, where she leads study abroad programs, customized partnerships with Charles University, Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU), and other educational institutions.
Petra Key

Academic Director

Petra Key is in charge of CIEE Prague course portfolio. She manages the CIEE Prague faculty and courses, and is responsible for the cooperation with academic partner institutions.
Eva Tomišková

Director, Student Services

Eva is currently studying the Master of Business Administration Emphasis Human Resource Management program at National American University.

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Unique Experiences

MAKE YOUR VISIT

LIVE IN PRAGUE

HEAD TO CLASS

football fields would cover the area of Prague Castle

first year beer was brewed at the Benedictine Břevnov Monastery

residents in Prague

Location & Culture

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The Culture

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

PROJECTS

Daily Life

HOUSING

MEALS

Prague, Czech Republic

Where You'll Study

A

CIEE Prague

B

CHARLES UNIVERSITY

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Academics

Academics

CLASS FORMAT

GRADING

ACADEMIC CULTURE

Eligibility

OVERALL GPA

Curriculum

Fall 2018 Courses

CIEE LANGUAGE COURSES

CIEE CENTRAL EUROPEAN STUDIES COURSES

FAMU CINEMA STUDIES COURSES

CHARLES UNIVERSITY AREA STUDIES COURSES

Spring 2018 Courses

ELECTIVE CIEE LANGUAGE COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)

CIEE CENTRAL EUROPEAN STUDIES COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)

FAMU CINEMA STUDIES COURSES (1.5 SEMESTER CREDITS UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED) – TENTATIVE COURSE LIST

CHARLES UNIVERSITY AREA STUDIES COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)

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Eva Tomišková

Director, Student Services