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Prague, Czech Republic
USAC Program

A Chapel in the treesProgram Focus - East and Central Europe Studies

Email Address - usac@unr.edu

Program Dates

  • August 29th - December 13th (Fall Semester 2008)
  • January 23rd - May 9th (Spring Semester 2009)

    Submit an application before the Application Deadline.

    University Affiliation - Charles University, Faculty of Arts

    Curriculum Types - Intensive Czech Language (required) and Electives

    USAC Enrollment Limit - 60

    GPA Requirement - 2.5 (USAC), 2.75 (Loyola)

    The City of Prague - Prague is a major cosmopolitan city of 1.15 million people. It is an open textbook of modern and traditional literature, art, architecture, and culture. Students will appreciate the beautiful architecture of the city its walls, castles, and frescoes. Prague has always been a multi-cultural city where people met, studied, and worked regardless of their origins and beliefs. The totalitarianism part of the 20th century was not favorable to this tradition, but now the Velvet Revolution has returned these inspirations to the Czech Republic. Moreover, the Czech Republic is in the process of developing closer ties with to the European Union, promising dynamic changes in current legislation. Services and infrastructure have been improving rapidly since 1989, and the quality of services has risen faster than prices. Today Prague is one of the best bargains in the world. Prague is situated in the middle of the Czech Republic, and in just a few hours you can be in Germany Austria, Slovakia, and Poland.

    Courses

    Intensive Czech Language

  • Intensive I: Two week course for all fall and spring students
  • Intensive II: Two week course for all yearlong and advanced spring students

    Electives

    American Literature- European Perspectives
  • Art and Architecture in Prague and Central Europe

  • Central and Eastern European politics

  • Conducting Business in the European Union

  • Cross- Cultural Studies

  • Czech and European Culture

  • Czech Film

  • Czech Language for Everyday Use I

  • Czech Language for Everyday Use II

  • Czech Music

  • Czech Theater

  • Economic Transformation

  • History of the Jewish Community in Central Europe

  • Language of Architecture

  • Modern Czech and Central- European Literature in Translation

  • Society and Interpersonal Relationships in Central Europe

  • 20th Century History of Central Europe

  • Vienna and Budapest Field Studies

  • Women in Czech Literature

    * All courses except Czech Language for Everyday Use are taught in English.

    * Courses offered during the summer program focus mainly on politics, culture and art.

    Types of Accommodation

    • Kolej Komenskeho Residence Hall - Students live in double occupancy rooms in this residence hall that is only a 10-minute walk from Prague Castle. If you wish to have a room to yourself these is an additional charge of $5 per day. Each room shares a kitchenette, shower and bathroom with another double room. A buffest breakfast is served daily from 7am- 10am.
    Program Fees

    2008-2009 - $5,880 per semester, $11,760 per year

    *Does not include room and board, personal expenses, textbooks and supplies, visa and airfare

  • Loyola Fees - $500 for summer, $1000 for semester and year long programs

    Aid Transfer - Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, Alternative Loans, Federal Pell Grant, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP)

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