UNI Summer Program in Prague and the Czech Republic:
Perspectives on Czech Life and Culture

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COUNTRY: Czech Republic CITY: Prague HOST INSTITUTION: Dartmore Institute TYPE OF PROGRAM: UNI summer course SESSIONS: Summer ELIGIBILITY: Sophomore standing or above, 2.5 GPA, advisor approval, full time student FIELDS OF STUDY: Perspectives on Czech life, Czech art and architecture, the Czech nation, Jewish life in the Czech lands, and the Communist and post-Communist eras.   LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English CREDITS: Undergraduate

INTRODUCTION

With its scenic Old Town, the world’s largest castle, and abundance of soot covered Gothic spires, Prague is the archetypal medieval city.  Museums, cafes, bookstores, and quaint shops mark Prague’s intellectual, beat atmosphere. The mix of medieval and modern blends Prague into an immensely beautiful city, and the destination for droves of tourists annually.

The capital of the Czech Republic and of Bohemia from the Early Middle Ages onwards, Czech heritage and history line every cobblestone in Prague.  The city grew steadily from the early seat of Bohemian princes at Vyšehrad until it became a major medieval city, complete with a central square, castle, and cathedrals, the most imposing of which, St. Vitus, lies within the walls of Prague Castle, and on top of the grave of the Czech missionary and martyr Saint Vojtěch.  Prague played a major role throughout history, as the seat of one of the German Holy Roman Empire’s electors and alternatively as the location for the Pan-Slavic Conference.

The two week program and three credit course “Perspectives on Czech Life and Culture,” specifically cover issues related to the location.  The students will embark on organized trips around Bohemia and Moravia, the two states which constitute the Czech Republic.  Students will also visit sites within the sprawling metropolis of Prague as well as those in less populated areas.  Additionally, academic experts from the Czech Republic will conduct numerous lectures for UNI.

June 13-28, 2010

The students will be staying at a hostel in Prague for 13 nights. Breakfast will be included, two daily meals and snacks will be provided and are included in the program costs.

The program cost is $2,050 and includes:

• accommodations
• some meals
• presentations
• field trips
• 6+ lectures by Czech experts
• 3 guided tours in Prague plus numerious visits to specific sites
• access to Dartmore Institute facilities (classrooms, library, computer room for students) and personalized attention from program assistants
• day trip to Karlovy Váry (Carlsbad), one of the most famous spa towns in Europe
• day trip to Terezín, site of the Theresienstadt ghetto/transit camp
• transportation pass
• ticket to a cultural event
• reading materials

The program cost does not include:

• airfare
• tuition
• health insurance
• documents (passport and ISIC card)
• textbooks
• incidental expenses

Students eligible for financial aid should contact the UNI Financial Aid Office and/or study abroad advisor to make the necessary financial aid arrangements. In many cases, students may be able to apply some of all of their financial aid to their study abroad experience. Participants in this program are also eligible for the Study Abroad Scholarship and a variety of other funding options, including the Robert Eller Scholarship. UNI students majoring in Economics or Business are eligible for the Lawrence Jepson Scholarship. Students are encouraged to explore other funding options. Begin your research in the study abroad resource library and on the study abroad web site.

Applicants must be full-time students at UNI, sophomore standing during the program, have departmental approval for participation, and an overall G.P.A. of 2.5.

Inquires regarding this program should be directed to:
Office of Study Abroad
28 Gilchrist hall, UNI
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520
Tel: 319/ 273-7078 Fax: 319/ 273-2921
Email: study-abroad@uni.edu

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