Information for term Summer Central European Studies
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenSoak up magnificent art and architecture from every period while you learn to speak Czech and gain insight into the history and culture of this beautiful city. Choose from courses in art, history, film, music, sports, and politics. Eye-opening cultural activities and guided tours add color and context to coursework – making your summer trip to Prague one you’ll treasure forever. Courses are taught in English at CIEE Prague.
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Unique Experiences
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Get a new perspective
on Central European issues with one, two, or three four-week sessions.
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Live in Prague
like a Czech student, with a Czech flat buddy to show you around and explain local customs.
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Head to class
amidst a fairy-tale castle and hundreds of church spires.
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football fields would cover the area of Prague Castle
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first year beer was brewed at the Benedictine Brevnov Monastery
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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 still 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
- Explore more of the region with two excursions – one day trip and one overnight trip. Destinations change annually, and have included
- Terezín, former Jewish ghetto and Nazi labor camp.
- Sychrov, home of a beautiful neo-Gothic castle and famous gothic fortress built in Roman times.
- Litomerice, where the Ploskovice castle and historical structures date back to the 13th century.
- Karlovy Vary, a noted spa town.
- Plzeň, home of Europe’s second largest synagogue, the Victims of Evil monument, and the George Patton Museum.
- Get an insider’s view of Prague with the help of your Flat Buddy, a Charles University student who will teach you cultural norms and introduce you to Czech culture.
- Make your visit official by traversing the Charles Bridge, constructed to cross the Vltava River in 1357.
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Daily Life
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HOUSING
Shared Apartments: Housing is included in the study abroad program fee. Students reside in apartments in popular neighborhoods with fellow CIEE participants. 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. Students share double rooms and kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Apartments are located throughout Prague and commuting times and distances vary. It’s important for students to be aware that commuting is part of daily life in Prague, and the location of most apartments requires daily use of public transportation. It is common for the student commute, including public transportation and walking, to take up to 30 minutes one way. A transportation pass is included in the program fees.
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MEALS
Meals are not included and are the responsibility of the student. Students can purchase food supplies and prepare meals in the apartment kitchens.
Prague, Czech Republic Where You'll Study
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CIEE Prague
Vyšehrad – 15 minutes from Old Town.
Academics
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Students choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions and examine the Czech Republic’s role in Europe today as it transitions from communism to a fluid political and social environment. Courses are taught by specialists in their respective fields from Charles University and other reputable universities. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offerings.
CIEE Prague is located in Vyšehrad, at the top of one of Prague’s highest hills, in a beautiful park-like setting about 15 minutes from the Old Town area. It features classrooms, a library, student lounge, staff offices, café, and a large garden and patio area.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Program Requirements
All students must enroll in one 3-credit CIEE course per session.
Program Credit
Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- Communicative Czech Language course: 1 U.S. semester/1.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours
Academic Culture
Students are expected to demonstrate their pro-active and independent approach to study. Active participation in class as well as outside of class is essential for a satisfactory academic performance and attendance is strictly enforced. Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class. A class structure typically includes lectures as well as discussions and group projects.
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 firsthand 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.
Language of Instruction
English
Courses
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Course Notes
Students studying in Prague for multiple sessions may only take the Communicative Czech Language course once.
Summer 2021 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.
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
- MSI 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.
Program |
Application Due |
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End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| Summer Session I 2021 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2021 | May 18, 2021* | Jun 15, 2021* | |
| Summer Session I and II 2021 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2021 | May 18, 2021* | Jul 13, 2021* | |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2021 12 weeks | Apr 1, 2021 | May 18, 2021* | Aug 9, 2021* | |
| Summer Session II 2021 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021* | Jul 13, 2021* | |
| Summer Session II and III 2021 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021* | Aug 9, 2021* | |
| Summer Session III 2021 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021* | Aug 9, 2021* |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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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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Tereza Vickova
Short Term Programs Coordinator
Tereza joined the CIEE Prague team in January 2016 and is in charge of coordinating CIEE Summer, January-term programs and Teach Abroad.
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