Czech Republic, Prague – Communism and Post-Communism in Central Europe (Closed)
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates
- Summer 1 Semester - May 6 - June 6, 2012 (Exact Dates TBD)
Application Deadline
- Summer 1 Semester - November 18, 2011
Description
Faculty Leader: Harlow Robinson; h.robinson@neu.edu
Information Session: March 21, 2012, 5 - 6:30 pm, 220 Behrakis
This Summer I Dialogue will examine the rise and fall of Communism in Central Europe after World War II, focusing on the Czech Republic, Slovakia, East Germany and Hungary. Based in Prague at Charles University, the program includes regularly scheduled classes with lectures by the Dialogue leader and local scholars, plus visits to relevant historical and cultural sites around the Czech Republic. Weekend excursions are planned to Germany (Dresden, Berlin), Slovakia (Bratislava), Hungary (Budapest) and Vienna.
Courses
- INTL 4944 Dialogue of Civilization: Globalization and Social Science
- HIST 3485 Vienna, Prague, Budapest
Host University
Charles University
Eligibility Requirements
All student applicants will be interviewed by the faculty leader and graduate assistant. Those chosen must demonstrate the necessary level of maturity, intellectual sophistication and interest in the course content for participation. Preference will be given to upper-level students.
Application Procedure
- Online Faculty- Led application (application open 10/17 - 11/18)
- Upload one unofficial transcript
- Upload one copy of passport ID page
- Upload essay questions
- Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)
Cost
$9,460 plus a possible accommodation charge.
Accommodations
TBA
Destination
Prague