Penn Summer Abroad
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Penn-in-Prague, Czech Republic
Applications for Penn-in-Prague 2008 are closed.
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- Program Profile: For students interested in Central European culture and politics, the history of Europe, Jewish studies and international relations. An opportunity to learn beginning and intermediate Czech.
- Program Dates: June 30 - August 8, 2008
- Language Requirements: Non-language courses conducted in English.
- Curriculum Requirements: Students to register for two (2) out of the five (4) courses offered.
- Courses Offered:
- Slavic 530: Elementary Czech (1 CU)
- Slavic 109: Central European Civilization (in English) (1 CU)
- Political Science 298: European Union: The Politics of the european Integration (in English) (1CU)
- Folklore 298: Jewish Rituals and Local Traditions: Material Culture of Central European Jewry (in English) (1 CU)
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- Housing: Students are housed at the Hotel Prokopka.
- Estimated Costs:
Program Fee: $2,300.
Tuition: $2,741 per CU
Program fee covers housing and activities.
For students interested in Central European culture and politics, the history of Europe, Jewish studies, the European Union and international relations. Penn-In-Prague is affiliated with Charles University and the Jewish Museum of Prague. Situated amidst the fairy-tale beauty of this city, the Prague program offers insights into the rich history and urgent contemporary challenges of the region. While non-language courses are taught in English, Penn-in-Prague is an excellent opportunity to learn beginning or intermediate Czech.
This program is directed by Dr. Peter Steiner, Undergraduate Chair of the Department of Slavic Languages. Visit Dr. Steiner's Penn-In-Prague website for more detailed information regarding this program.
To learn more about Prague, visit one of the following websites: Frommer’s, Fodor’s and Concierge.com.