Information for term Communications, New Media + Journalism
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenPrague’s rapidly evolving media landscape makes it an ideal place to explore global communication trends while you learn about the city’s complex culture and rich history. Study at Prague’s most prestigious university and include a hands-on internship to create a rich learning experience. You’ll find inspiration all around you, with 1,000 years of magnificent art and architecture from every period.
Unique Experiences
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Satisfy your curiosity
with a guest lecture series featuring local artists, filmmakers, political figures, and philosophers discussing contemporary, issues, art, and media topics.
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Take classes
at the Charles University Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism, and/or the Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU), in addition to media classes at CIEE Prague.
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Put your skills
and knowledge to work with a three-credit internship placement and earn 7 to 10 hours of experience per week.
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daily newspapers in the Czech Republic
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first year beer was brewed at the Benedictine Brevnov Monastery
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residents in Prague
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
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 Zizkov Tower adorned with climbing babies, and the distinctly nontraditional Dancing House. Easy to explore on foot, the city boasts a rich cultural life that includes concerts, festivals, operas, and more – many of which you can access on a student budget.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Go behind the scenes at radio stations and media companies to see communications and journalism in action.
- Travel overnight to explore Czech media and culture beyond Prague.
- Explore Prague Castle, Old Town, historic halls of Charles University, the theater, and opera.
- Join a student group that sparks your interest, in art, community service, film, music, sport 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.
- 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, sports, film, music, and more.
- Volunteer at a children’s home or school, or put your communication skills to work on CIEE yearbook and blogs.
INTERNSHIPS
Gain international experience with valuable internships that require 7-10 onsite work hours per week. Students interview to be selected by the internship sponsors, take a related seminar, and attend biweekly meetings with their instructor to learn about Czech work environments, culture, and career development.
Daily Life
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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.
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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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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 ACADEMY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
Downtown
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request more informationWhat you need to know
The program detailsBased at CIEE Prague - Vyšehrad, this program allows students to select courses offered by CIEE, the Academy of the Performing Arts (FAMU), and prestigious Charles University – the oldest university in central Europe - to further their studies in journalism, media, and communications while they learn about Czech culture.
Students begin with a two-week orientation session, which includes a week-long survival Czech language course.
Students may combine this program with a semester of the CIEE Prague Central European Studies or Film Studies programs to stay in the Czech Republic for a full academic year.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
2 or more courses beyond introductory level in Communications, Journalism, Media, or International Affairs.
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Curriculum
PROGRAM CREDIT
Total credit, semester: 15-18 semester/22.5-27 quarter hours.
Contact hours: CIEE courses: 45; credit – 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours, FAMU and Charles University FSV courses: 24; credit – 1.5 semester/2.25 quarter hours. Students are highly encouraged to take courses outside of CIEE at Charles University or FAMU, and can enroll in up to 6 total semester credits at these institutions.
Students take the following courses:
- Required CIEE internship that includes a seminar and 7-10 hours of weekly on-site work.
- 6 credits of core courses focusing on media, communication, or journalism (chosen from CIEE CNMJ-focused courses, FAMU, and/or Charles University courses).
- 6 credits of elective courses chosen from CIEE, FAMU, and/or Charles University course offerings.
Fall 2018 Courses
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CIEE REQUIRED COURSE (3 SEMESTER CREDITS)
CNMJ-FOCUSED CIEE COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)
- COMM 3001 PRAG/CEAS 3004 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 3012 PRAG: Uses and Misuses of Propaganda in European Film
- COMM 3301 PRAG: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- COMM 3004 PRAG: American Media's Impact on Post-Communist Czech Media
- COMM 3005 PRAG: Vanishing Central Europe: Media, Culture and Backlash against Globalism
- JOUR 3001 PRAG: International Reporting
- JOUR 3004 PRAG: Social Media's Revolutionary Impact on Journalism and Society
- RELI 2001 PRAG: World Religions and the Media
CNMJ-FOCUSED FAMU COURSES (1.5 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) - TENTATIVE COURSE LIST
- Acting studio 1
- Acting Theories 1
- Central European Cinemas within the Context of the World Cinema (lecture and screening)
- Cinema Dance (3 credits)
- Circulating within the Modern Cinematic Image (3 credits)
- Film, Form and Style
- 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
CNMJ-FOCUSED COURSES AT THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (FSV) AT CHARLES UNIVERSITY (1.5 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) - TENTATIVE COURSE LIST
- Intercultural Communication Management
- Popular culture
- Media and Society: An Introduction
- Cultural Studies
- Globalization of Media Industry
- Introduction to Photojournalism (your own film camera is needed)
- Marketing Strategy Planning
- Audiovisual Interpreting the Reality
- Managing Multimedia Project
- New Media and Convergence Culture
- Sociology of Media
- Comics as a medium
- Children and the media
CIEE LANGUAGE COURSES
- 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 ELECTIVE COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)
Spring 2018 Courses
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ELECTIVE CIEE LANGUAGE COURSES
- 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
ELECTIVE COURSES
The following is a sample list of courses offered by CIEE, FAMU, and Charles University (Faculty of Social Sciences). Final course lists and schedules will be available to students prior to the start of each semester.
CNMJ FOCUSED COURSES AT CIEE (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)
- 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 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
- JOUR 3004 PCMJ : Social Media’s Revolutionary Impact on Journalism and Society
- RELI 2001 PRAG: World Religions and the Media
CNMJ FOCUSED COURSES AT FSV, CHARLES UNIVERSITY (1.5 SEMESTER CREDITS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
- Audiovisual Interpreting the Reality
- Introduction to Photojournalism (your own film camera is needed)
- Popular culture
- Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies
- Media and the Children
- Intercultural Communication Management
- Media and Society: An Introduction
- Media Sociology
- Cultural Studies
- Comics as a Medium
- Genres and Genre Analysis
- Competencies and Skill for International Academia and Consultancy
CNMJ FOCUSED COURSES AT FAMU (1.5 SEMESTER CREDITS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) – TENTATIVE COURSE LIST
- 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
CIEE ELECTIVE COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS EACH)
- AHIS 3001 PRAG: Art and Architecture of Prague
- 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 3001 PRAG: Czech and Central European History
- CEAS 3002 PRAG: Contemporary Czech Culture: Alternative Literature, Music and Lifestyles
- 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
- 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
- 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 3006 PRAG: Third Force Psychology in Central European Context
- PSYC 3008 PRAG: Theory of Mind: Psychology of Social Insights
- 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
Scholarships
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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.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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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
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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| Fall 2018 15 weeks | Sep 5, 2018 | Dec 22, 2018 |
$18,850
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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 = $15,458 Housing = $2,925 ** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $18,850Estimated 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 $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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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| Spring 2019 16 weeks | Oct 1, 2018 | Jan 21, 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 $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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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Our Staff
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Jana Cemusova
Director
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.
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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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Peter Mistrík
Communications and Internship Program Coordinator
Peter is the Communications, New Media and Journalism Program Coordinator in Prague and is responsible for the onsite coordination and logistics including program leadership and development.
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