History Program
Dates: July 6 - August 4, 2010
Location: Based in Prague, Czech Republic 
with optional excursion to Berlin, Germany
This program is located in Prague, close to tourist sites, shopping, and nightlife. Prague is known for being the city of 100 spires and from your dorm room, exploring Prague's treasures is moments away. Classes will be held at the University of Economics facility, located in the center of Prague.
A typical day would look something like this: class will be held in the morning in a modern classroom facility, followed by an afternoon class or a field trip to gallery, church etc. Your evening may consist of a picnic in the park with you and your friends and their guitars or you might sneak off to the opera for mere pennies. The next day you might be free to explore Prague or join a small group to visit a crystal factory or museum.
Cost: The cost of the program, including tuition, is $3,690 (or $4,290 with optional excursion to Berlin). Apply now on-line!!!
Note: This course needs at least 8 students to run.
What is included in the cost of the program:
- Accommodation - Housing for this term is located in the residential neighborhood of Holesovice, in a recently renovated early 20th Century building, close to public transportation. Travel time from the dorms to the classroom is about 20 minutes using public transportation. There is a large park across the street and numerous restaurants and pubs nearby. There is the possibility of Internet access. More info.
- Meal plan - Breakfast and lunches are provided Mon - Fri at the University. Several group dinners and picnics are also included.
- Tuition (classes + seminars) - all classes, seminars, guest speakers and site visits are covered.
- Course materials - all study books and reading materials will be provided.
- Ground transportation - students will be given "Prague Public Transport Ticket" for entire stay. This way students can explore and enjoy the city to the fullest extent.
- Transport pick-up from airport - if you arrive on Tuesday July 6, 2010 we will meet you at the Prague Airport and transport you safely to your room.
- Amazing race - An overnight stay in a medieval village in Bohemia is also included. Students will stay in a hotel overlooking the panorama of this historical village. Students will be divided into teams and given the name of a hotel in this village. The teams must follow the clues to find this city and the hotel and will compete against each other to arrive first in the town. Students must then follow more clues from their hotel to locate their advisors and the winning team receives a prize!
- Field trips - visiting important galleries, churches etc.
- Guided tours of the cities - our experienced local staff will show you around all cities we will visit.
- Cultural events - Weekend trips include castle and church visits, picnics, wine tasting, and film nights.
- Networking opportunities - you will meet many influential domestic and international business contacts.
- and FUN!!! Make new friends and have an amazing summer!
- * Optional excursion to Berlin - There will be a four-day excursion to Berlin, Germany. This trip will include transportation to Berlin, overnight accommodation with breakfast, local public transportation pass, guided city tour, visit to the German Foreign Ministry and group dinner in traditional German restaurant. The cost of this optional trip is US$600.
(Note: Airfare and personal expenses are not included)
Course:
Central and Eastern European History and Politics HIAA 348
A comprehensive historical and political study of Central and Eastern Europe from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the economic and society development of the middle ages, age of Reformation, development of the idea of kingdoms merging into independent states, 20th century events and the collapse of communism.
This course is taught by local professors, one Czech who is a native of Prague and one American who has lived here for 20 years. They will guide you in discovering the hidden wonders of this unique city where reality meets the surrealistic and show you more closely how it has grown and developed over centuries. In both courses, classroom lectures will be combined with regular excursions throughout Prague. You will get a chance to visit churches, galleries and artist’s studios in order to get in touch with both the city’s history and contemporary art life. Each course is worth four credit hours and will be transferred to your home university.
Application requirements: All candidates are required to complete the on-line application form.
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