Information for term Central European Studies
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Overview
Click to OpenExplore the history and culture of this dynamic Central European nation through courses taught in English at CIEE Prague, as well as at CIEE Prague partner schools, Charles University and the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU). Choose from a wide array of courses in politics, history, media, art, religion and literature that are complemented with co-curricular activities or excursions outside of Prague to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
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Unique Experiences
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MAKE YOUR VISIT
official by traversing the Charles Bridge, constructed to cross the Vltava River in 1357.
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LIVE IN PRAGUE
like a local college student and partake in the city’s vibrant cultural and social scene as you learn more about the local customs.
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with a fairy-tale castle and hundreds of church spires as your backdrop.
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football fields would cover the area of Prague Castle
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The Destination
Cobblestone streets, historical bridges, and a castle overlooking dozens of churches, squares, and green spaces all contribute to the “City of a Hundred Spires” being recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Having shed its communist past and brimming with carefully preserved monuments from every period and style in its millennial history, Prague is a truly unique European city. But there is plenty of modern architecture too, such as the Žižkov Tower, the Dancing House right by the Vltava River or the National Library of Technology, to name but a few. Easy to explore on foot and on a student budget, the city abounds with festivals, live music, galleries, food markets, cafés and much more.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Explore the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town, the Charles University historical buildings, or Prague¢s theaters and opera venues.
- Take part in CIEE-organized excursions to the Bohemian or Moravian region to get a sense of what life and culture are like outside of Prague.
- Participate in cultural activities organized by local college students to spark your interest in local art, film, music, sports, or cuisine, and see how Czech college students are similar and different from U.S. college students.
- Join the Tandem Program, a language exchange program, or the Meet Czech Families Program, which invites students to get to know a local family and see how they live.
PROJECTS
- Volunteer your time and skills helping teach English at local schools and pre-schools, assisting with projects at local NGOs, writing for a local blog, and more.
- Gain international work experience with an internship at a booming start-up, well-established corporation, advertising agency, NGO, or an English-speaking media outlet. Work could include business development, marketing strategy, communication and public relations, research, film production, and more. (Students apply for an internship upon admission to the program and need approval from their home college or university. Placement is determined following an 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 local residents live. In some apartments, students have a local Charles University student as a “flat buddy” – a roommate who helps CIEE with student activities and provides a bridge to the local culture. Internet is provided. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared with apartment mates. CIEE apartments are located in various neighborhoods and require a maximum 30-minute commute to CIEE.
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.
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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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CHARLES UNIVERSITY
Buildings all over Prague and beyond, CIEE students attend classes downtown.
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The program detailsThe Central European Studies program is designed for students to gain an in-depth understanding of the Czech Republic with coursework in English across a wide range of academic areas. Students begin the program with an onsite orientation that introduces them to various aspects of life in Prague as well as useful Czech language basics to help facilitate cultural immersion. Students choose from classes at CIEE Prague, Charles University, and the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU).
CIEE Prague is located in Vyšehrad in a beautiful park-like setting at the top of one of Prague¢s highest hills about 15 minutes from the Old Town area. Courses are taught by faculty affiliated with Charles University, University of Economics, Czech Academy of Science, and the Academy of Performing Arts.
Charles University was founded in 1348 and is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic, ranking in the upper 1.5 percent of the world’s best universities. The university consists of 17 colleges and enrolls more than 50, 000 students. Students can take up to six semester credits in the Eastern and Central European Studies Department (ECES) at Charles University, which is located in Prague¢s Old Town.
The Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU) is the preeminent film school in Central Europe and the 5th oldest film school in the world. Most courses are in Czech but FAMU offers courses in English to CIEE students. Students with an interest in cinema and performing arts can take up to six semester credits at FAMU, which is located in the historical district right by the Vltava River.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Curriculum
Program Credit
- Total credit, semester: 15-18 semester/22.5-27 quarter hours per semester
- CIEE area studies, Charles University, and some FAMU courses: contact hours: 45; credit – 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours; most FAMU courses: contact hours: 24; credit – 1.5 semester/2.25 quarter hours
Students are required to take a minimum of five courses (15 credits), 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.
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.
Spring 2019 Courses
Click to OpenProvided 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)
- CZEC 1001 PRAG: Beginning Czech Language I
- CZEC 1002 PRAG: Beginning Czech Language II
- CZEC 1101 PRAG: Beginning Czech Language Fast Track
- CZEC 2001 PRAG: Intermediate Czech Language I
- CZEC 2001 PRAG: Intermediate Czech Language I
- CZEC 3001 PRAG: Advanced Czech Language I
CIEE CENTRAL EUROPEAN STUDIES COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)
- AHIS 2001 PRAG: Prague’s Art and Architecture Throughout the Centuries
- AHIS 3003 PRAG: Modern Czech Art
- AHIS 3005 PRAG: Czech Architecture and Design
- AHIS 3006 PRAG: Czech Art in the Age of the Internet
- ANTH 3001 PRAG: Anthropology of Czech Society and Culture
- ANTH 3005 PRAG: Identity, Culture and Cultural Misunderstanding in the Czech Context
- ARTS 3001 PRAG / POLI 3019 PRAG: Communism and Nazism Reflected in the Arts
- CEAS 3008 PRAG: Jewish Culture in Central Europe
- CEAS 3002 PRAG: Contemporary Czech Culture: Alternative Literature, Music and Lifestyles
- CEAS 3004 PRAG/ COMM 3001 PRAG: Media Impact in Central Europe: Past and Present
- CEAS 3006 PRAG / COMM 3002 PRAG: Ethnic and Religious Identity and Prejudice in a Central European Context
- CINE 3006 PRAG: History through Film: Search for Identity: Europe between Hitler and Stalin
- CINE 3009 PRAG: Czech Cinema
- CINE 3011 PRAG: East European Cinema
- CINE 3012 PRAG: Uses and Misuses of Propaganda in European Film
- COMM 3004 PRAG: American Media's Impact on Post-Communist Czech Media
- COMM 3301 PRAG: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- ECON 3003 PRAG: Comparative European Economic Systems
- ECON 3004 PRAG: The Economics of the European Union
- ECON 3005 PRAG: Economies in Transition
- ENVI 3001 PRAG: European Environmental Studies
- FILM 3002 PRAG: The Holocaust in the Films and Literature of Arnost Lustig
- FILM 3003 PRAG: Hollywood and Europe
- FILM 3004 PRAG: The Feminine Aura
- FILM 3005 PRAG: Eyes, Ears, and Testimonies: Czech Documentary
- GEND 3002 PRAG: Gender in the Czech Republic and Europe
- HIST 3003 PRAG: Tribal Myths and Traditions of the Czechs
- HIST 3005 PRAG: Mitteleuropa – Germany and East Central Europe from 1848 to 2004
- HIST 3006 PRAG / POLI 3014 PRAG: Cold War Confrontations, 1941–1989
- HIST 3007 PRAG / RELI 3005 PRAG: Towards the Final Solution: Racism and Anti-Semitism in Western History
- HIST 3008 PRAG: The Habsburg Empire: A Political and Cultural History
- INRE 3001 PRAG / HIST 3001 PRAG: Europe and the U.S.: Transatlantic Relations Past and Present
- INSH 3003 PRAG: Internship - Work Experience and Seminar
- JOUR 3001 PRAG: International Reporting
- JOUR 3004 PRAG: Social Media’s Revolutionary Impact on Journalism and Society
- LITT 3001 PRAG: Modern Czech Literature
- LITT 3002 PRAG / ANTH 3002 PRAG: Interpretation of Czech Fairytales
- LITT 3003 PRAG: Prague-German Literature: Passion, Madness, Murder, and Memory
- LITT 3004 PRAG: Franz Kafka: A Prague Writer
- PHIL 3001 PRAG / CEAS 3005 PRAG: Technology, Totalitarianism, and the Individual
- PHIL 3002 PRAG: Applied Contemporary Ethics
- POLI 3001 PRAG/ PSYC 3001 PRAG: Psychology of Transition and Transformation
- POLI 3002 PRAG: Czech Politics (Relearning Democracy)
- POLI 3003 PRAG: The Rise and Fall of Central European Totalitarianism
- POLI 3005 PRAG: The Politics and Economics of the European Union
- POLI 3006 PRAG: Central European Politics
- POLI 3015 PRAG: Nationalism, Democracy and Conflict in Central Europe: The Czech Case
- PSYC 3004 PRAG: Psychoanalysis and Art
- PSYC 3005 PRAG: Psychoanalysis and Society
- PSYC 3007 PRAG: Cultural Psychology: Czech and American Perspectives
- PSYC 3008 PRAG: Theory of Mind: Psychology of Social Insights
- RELI 2001 PRAG: World Religions and the Media
- RELI 3002 PRAG: History of the Jews in Bohemia and Central Europe
- RELI 3003 PRAG: Introduction to the Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
- SOCI 2001 PRAG: Czech Sports History and Outdoor Culture
- SOCI 3001 PRAG: Civic Engagement and Social Issues: Central European Perspectives
- HIST 2001 PRAG: History of the Czech Lands in the Central European Context
- HIST 4001 PRAG: Racism and Anti-Semitism in Western History
- POLI 4001 PRAG: Eurostory, or The Rise of Populism in Neoliberal Times
- SOCI 3003 PRAG: Women and Leadership
FAMU CINEMA STUDIES COURSES (1.5 SEMESTER CREDITS UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED) – TENTATIVE COURSE LIST
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.
- Acting Studio 2
- Acting Theories 1, 2
- Central European Cinemas within the Context of the World Cinema
- Cinema Dance (3 credits)
- Film, Form and Style
- Filming the Unfilmable
- History of Animation
- Introduction to International Film/TV Production
- Photographic Imaging
- Script Analysis 2
- Short Film Practical Analysis: Directing 2
- The Realm of Montage 2
- Visual Theory 1, 2
CHARLES UNIVERSITY AREA STUDIES COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)
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.
- 20th Century Prague Literature
- American and Czech Literature from European Perspectives: Identity and Role Play
- Central Europe in the Context of European Integration
- Central-European Literature
- 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 Central European History
- 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
- Czech Republic: An Urban Perspective - Department
- Czechs in the Age of Extremes
- EU and Socio-Economic Models of its Members
- 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?
- Psycholinguistics
- Selected Topics in Social Psychology: Soft Skills
- Social Changes After 1989
- Sociocultural Development of the Soviet Russia (Soviet Union)
- Sociology of Food
- The Cinema of Central Europe: Eroticism, Power, and Fate
- The Peoples of Europe – Their Origins, Histories, Contacts - Department
- The Theaters of Václav Havel
Fall 2019 Courses
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- CZEC 1001 PRAG: Beginning Czech Language I
- CZEC 1101 PRAG: Beginning Czech Language Fast Track
- CZEC 2001 PRAG: Intermediate Czech Language I
- CZEC 3001 PRAG: Advanced Czech Language I
CIEE CENTRAL EUROPEAN STUDIES COURSES
- AHIS 2001 PRAG: Prague’s Art and Architecture Throughout the Centuries
- AHIS 3003 PRAG: Modern Czech Art
- AHIS 3005 PRAG: Czech Architecture and Design
- AHIS 3006 PRAG: Czech Art in the Age of the Internet
- ANTH 3001 PRAG: Anthropology of Czech Society and Culture
- ANTH 3005 PRAG: Identity, Culture and Cultural Misunderstanding in the Czech Context
- ARTS 3001 PRAG / POLI 3019 PRAG: Communism and Nazism Reflected in the Arts
- BUSI 2001 PRAG: Responsibility in Business and the Decision Making Process
- CEAS 2001 PRAG: History of the Czech Lands in the Central European Context
- CEAS 3002 PRAG: Contemporary Czech Culture: Alternative Literature, Music and Lifestyles
- CEAS 3006 PRAG / COMM 3002 PRAG: Ethnic and Religious Identity and Prejudice in a Central European Context
- CEAS 3008 PRAG: Jewish Culture in Central Europe
- CINE 3006 PRAG: History through Film: Search for Identity: Europe between Hitler and Stalin
- CINE 3009 PRAG: Czech Cinema
- CINE 3011 PRAG: East European Cinema
- CINE 3012 PRAG: Uses and Misuses of Propaganda in European Film
- COMM 3001 PRAG / CEAS 3004 PRAG: Media Impact in Central Europe: Past and Present
- COMM 3004 PRAG: American Media's Impact on Post-Communist Czech Media
- COMM 3301 PRAG: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- CRWR 2002 PRAG: Immersive Approaches to Sustained Creative Writing
- ECON 3003 PRAG: Comparative European Economic Systems
- ECON 3004 PRAG: Economics of the European Union
- ECON 3005 PRAG: Economies in Transition
- ENVI 3001 PRAG: European Environmental Studies
- FILM 3002 PRAG: The Holocaust in the Films and Literature of Arnost Lustig
- FILM 3003 PRAG: Hollywood and Europe
- FILM 3004 PRAG: The Feminine Aura
- GEND 3002 PRAG: Gender in the Czech Republic and Europe
- HIST 3003 PRAG: Tribal Myths and Traditions of the Czechs
- HIST 3005 PRAG: Mitteleuropa – Germany and East Central Europe from 1848 to 2004
- HIST 3006 PRAG / POLI 3014 PRAG: Cold War Confrontation, 1941–1989
- HIST 3008 PRAG: The Habsburg Empire: A Political and Cultural History
- HIST 4001 PRAG: Racism and Anti-Semitism in Western History
- INDR 4900 PRAG: Directed Independent Research
- INRE 3001 PRAG / HIST 3001 PRAG: Europe and the U.S.: Transatlantic Relations Past and Present
- INSH 3003 PRAG: Internship - Work Experience and Seminar
- JOUR 3001 PRAG: International Reporting
- JOUR 3004 PRAG: Social Media’s Revolutionary Impact on Journalism and Society
- LITT 3001 PRAG: Modern Czech Literature
- LITT 3002 PRAG / ANTH 3002 PRAG: Interpretation of Czech Fairytales
- LITT 3003 PRAG: Prague-German Literature: Passion, Madness, Murder, and Memory
- LITT 3004 PRAG: Franz Kafka: A Prague Writer
- PHIL 3002 PRAG: Applied Contemporary Ethics
- POLI 3001 PRAG / PSYC 3001 PRAG: Psychology of Transition and Transformation
- POLI 3002 PRAG: Czech Politics (Relearning Democracy)
- POLI 3003 PRAG: The Rise and Fall of Central European Totalitarianism
- POLI 3005 PRAG: The Politics and Economics of the European Union
- POLI 3006 PRAG: Central European Politics
- POLI 3015 PRAG: Nationalism, Democracy and Conflict in Central Europe: The Czech Case
- POLI 4001 PRAG: Eurostory, or The Rise of Populism in Neoliberal Times
- PSYC 3004 PRAG: Psychoanalysis and Art
- PSYC 3005 PRAG: Psychoanalysis and Society
- PSYC 3007 PRAG: Cultural Psychology: Czech and American Perspectives
- PSYC 3008 PRAG: Theory of Mind: Psychology of Social Insights
- RELI 2001 PRAG: World Religions and the Media
- RELI 3002 PRAG: History of the Jews in Bohemia and Central Europe
- RELI 3003 PRAG: Introduction to the Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
- SOCI 2001 PRAG: Czech Sports History and Outdoor Culture
- SOCI 3001 PRAG: Civic Engagement and Social Issues: Central European Perspectives
- SOCI 3002 PRAG / ANTH 3004 PRAG: Migration and Mobility in Central and Eastern Europe
- SOCI 3003 PRAG: Women and Leadership
- SOCI 4001 PRAG: Media Sociology from the European Perspective
FAMU CINEMA STUDIES COURSES (1.5 SEMESTER CREDITS UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED) – TENTATIVE COURSE LIST
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.
- Acting Studio 1
- Acting Theories 1
- Central European Cinemas within the Context of the World Cinema
- Cinema Dance (3 credits)
- Cinematographer’s Influence
- Circulating within the Modern Cinematic Image (3 credits)
- Documentary Course
- Film Style and Form
- Filming the Unfilmable
- History of Animation
- Introduction to International Film/TV Production
- Photographic Imaging
- Script Analysis 1
- Short Film Practical Analysis: Directing 1
- The Realm of Montage 1
- Visual Theory 1
CHARLES UNIVERSITY AREA STUDIES COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)
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.
- 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
- Consumerism and Every Day Practices in State Socialism
- Czech Culture and Civilization Course: A Field Trip in the Czech Psyche
- Czech Republic: An Urban Perspective
- Czech and Central European History
- Edges of Photography: Techniques, Artistry and Czech Photographers
- EU and Socio-Economic Models of its MembersGlobal Economy and Crises
- Psycholinguistics
- Selected Topics in Social Psychology: Soft Skills
- Sociology of Food
- From Thoreau to Havel: Chapters in Czech and American Struggle for Social Justice
Spring 2020 Courses
Click to OpenProvided 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)
- CZEC 1001 PRAG: Beginning Czech Language I
- CZEC 1002 PRAG: Beginning Czech Language II
- CZEC 1101 PRAG: Beginning Czech Language Fast Track
- CZEC 2001 PRAG: Intermediate Czech Language I
- CZEC 3001 PRAG: Advanced Czech Language I
CIEE CENTRAL EUROPEAN STUDIES COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)
- AHIS 2001 PRAG: Prague’s Art and Architecture Throughout the Centuries
- AHIS 3003 PRAG: Modern Czech Art
- AHIS 3005 PRAG: Czech Architecture and Design
- AHIS 3006 PRAG: Czech Art in the Age of the Internet
- ANTH 3001 PRAG: Anthropology of Czech Society and Culture
- ANTH 3005 PRAG: Identity, Culture and Cultural Misunderstanding in the Czech Context
- ARTS 3001 PRAG / POLI 3019 PRAG: Communism and Nazism Reflected in the Arts
- CEAS 3008 PRAG: Jewish Culture in Central Europe
- CEAS 3002 PRAG: Contemporary Czech Culture: Alternative Literature, Music and Lifestyles
- CEAS 3004 PRAG/ COMM 3001 PRAG: Media Impact in Central Europe: Past and Present
- CEAS 3006 PRAG / COMM 3002 PRAG: Ethnic and Religious Identity and Prejudice in a Central European Context
- CINE 3006 PRAG: History through Film: Search for Identity: Europe between Hitler and Stalin
- CINE 3009 PRAG: Czech Cinema
- CINE 3011 PRAG: East European Cinema
- CINE 3012 PRAG: Uses and Misuses of Propaganda in European Film
- COMM 3004 PRAG: American Media's Impact on Post-Communist Czech Media
- COMM 3301 PRAG: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- ECON 3003 PRAG: Comparative European Economic Systems
- ECON 3004 PRAG: The Economics of the European Union
- ECON 3005 PRAG: Economies in Transition
- ENVI 3001 PRAG: European Environmental Studies
- FILM 3002 PRAG: The Holocaust in the Films and Literature of Arnost Lustig
- FILM 3003 PRAG: Hollywood and Europe
- FILM 3004 PRAG: The Feminine Aura
- FILM 3005 PRAG: Eyes, Ears, and Testimonies: Czech Documentary
- GEND 3002 PRAG: Gender in the Czech Republic and Europe
- HIST 3003 PRAG: Tribal Myths and Traditions of the Czechs
- HIST 3005 PRAG: Mitteleuropa – Germany and East Central Europe from 1848 to 2004
- HIST 3006 PRAG / POLI 3014 PRAG: Cold War Confrontations, 1941–1989
- HIST 3007 PRAG / RELI 3005 PRAG: Towards the Final Solution: Racism and Anti-Semitism in Western History
- HIST 3008 PRAG: The Habsburg Empire: A Political and Cultural History
- INRE 3001 PRAG / HIST 3001 PRAG: Europe and the U.S.: Transatlantic Relations Past and Present
- INSH 3003 PRAG: Internship - Work Experience and Seminar
- JOUR 3001 PRAG: International Reporting
- JOUR 3004 PRAG: Social Media’s Revolutionary Impact on Journalism and Society
- LITT 3001 PRAG: Modern Czech Literature
- LITT 3002 PRAG / ANTH 3002 PRAG: Interpretation of Czech Fairytales
- LITT 3003 PRAG: Prague-German Literature: Passion, Madness, Murder, and Memory
- LITT 3004 PRAG: Franz Kafka: A Prague Writer
- PHIL 3001 PRAG / CEAS 3005 PRAG: Technology, Totalitarianism, and the Individual
- PHIL 3002 PRAG: Applied Contemporary Ethics
- POLI 3001 PRAG/ PSYC 3001 PRAG: Psychology of Transition and Transformation
- POLI 3002 PRAG: Czech Politics (Relearning Democracy)
- POLI 3003 PRAG: The Rise and Fall of Central European Totalitarianism
- POLI 3005 PRAG: The Politics and Economics of the European Union
- POLI 3006 PRAG: Central European Politics
- POLI 3015 PRAG: Nationalism, Democracy and Conflict in Central Europe: The Czech Case
- PSYC 3004 PRAG: Psychoanalysis and Art
- PSYC 3005 PRAG: Psychoanalysis and Society
- PSYC 3007 PRAG: Cultural Psychology: Czech and American Perspectives
- PSYC 3008 PRAG: Theory of Mind: Psychology of Social Insights
- RELI 2001 PRAG: World Religions and the Media
- RELI 3002 PRAG: History of the Jews in Bohemia and Central Europe
- RELI 3003 PRAG: Introduction to the Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
- SOCI 2001 PRAG: Czech Sports History and Outdoor Culture
- SOCI 3001 PRAG: Civic Engagement and Social Issues: Central European Perspectives
- HIST 2001 PRAG: History of the Czech Lands in the Central European Context
- HIST 4001 PRAG: Racism and Anti-Semitism in Western History
- POLI 4001 PRAG: Eurostory, or The Rise of Populism in Neoliberal Times
- SOCI 3003 PRAG: Women and Leadership
FAMU CINEMA STUDIES COURSES (1.5 SEMESTER CREDITS UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED) – TENTATIVE COURSE LIST
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.
Acting Studio 2
Acting Theories 1, 2
Central European Cinemas within the Context of the World Cinema
Cinema Dance (3 credits)
Film, Form and Style
Filming the Unfilmable
History of Animation
Introduction to International Film/TV Production
Photographic Imaging
Script Analysis 2
Short Film Practical Analysis: Directing 2
The Realm of Montage 2
Visual Theory 1, 2
CHARLES UNIVERSITY AREA STUDIES COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)
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.
20th Century Prague Literature
American and Czech Literature from European Perspectives: Identity and Role Play
Central Europe in the Context of European Integration
Central-European Literature
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 Central European History
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
Czech Republic: An Urban Perspective - Department
Czechs in the Age of Extremes
EU and Socio-Economic Models of its Members
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?
Psycholinguistics
Selected Topics in Social Psychology: Soft Skills
Social Changes After 1989
Sociocultural Development of the Soviet Russia (Soviet Union)
Sociology of Food
The Cinema of Central Europe: Eroticism, Power, and Fate
The Peoples of Europe – Their Origins, Histories, Contacts - Department
The Theaters of Václav Havel
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
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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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
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
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| Spring 2019 15 weeks | Jan 29, 2019 | May 12, 2019 |
$20,450
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $20,450Estimated CostsStudents 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 = $5,670Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. 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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| Fall 2019 15 weeks | Sep 10, 2019 | Dec 21, 2019 |
$20,450
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $20,450Estimated CostsStudents 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 = $5,670Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. 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 |
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| Academic year 2019-2020 35 weeks | Sep 10, 2019 | May 9, 2020 |
$38,855
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $32,538 Housing = $5,850 ** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $38,855Estimated CostsStudents 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 = $11,515Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. 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. Students placed in the dormitory are provided with breakfast only; additional meals for dormitory students are estimated at $1,500 per semester. †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† average cost †††† Required Czech insurance ††††† academic year students who wish to stay onsite are responsible for arranging their housing and meals during the semester break |
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| Spring 2020 15 weeks | Oct 1, 2019 | Jan 28, 2020 | May 9, 2020 |
$20,450
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $20,450Estimated CostsStudents 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 = $5,670Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. 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 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, 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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Will Barnard
Director
Will Barnard heads the CIEE Prague Center. Originally from the U.S., Will has lived and worked in the Czech Republic for over twenty years.
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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.
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Eva Tomišková
Director, Student Services
Eva, who joined CIEE in 2011 is responsible for the overall office management. She also leads a student services team and directs High School Summer Abroad Program and Faculty-Led and Custom Programs.
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