Prague: The Idea of Central Europe
May 23 – June 24, 2022 (Five weeks)
Prague is a spectacular European city that calls itself “the spiritual crossroads of Europe.” For centuries, Prague was home to Europe’s Holy Roman emperors and Austro-Hungarian royalty. During the Cold War, Prague’s complicated fate was was emblematic of the communist era in Soviet-controlled Czechoslovakia. A “Velvet Revolution” in 1989 ended decades of communist rule, and launched a playwright-philosopher with a love of punk rock into the Presidency of a newly independent Czechoslovakia. Today, Prague is one of the most popular destination cities in Europe, for good reason: it dazzles visitors with its architectural splendor, its free-spirited, bohemian temperament, and its distinctly Czech culture of innovation and resilience. While Prague will provide the home base, this program also includes field trips to places tourists never go. Coursework and your own research projects will explore topics such as democratization, immigration, nationalism, and many others.
Program Details
Classes
Students take both courses for a total of 2 units for the program.
| LLC 397 | LLC 260 (FSLT) |
| The Idea of Central Europe | Literature & Social Change in Eastern Europe |
Cost
$6,350 (approximate)
Costs do not include airfare and are subject to change without notice as a result of fluctuations in currency and other factors.
What's included?
- Housing in well-managed apartment units in city center
- On-site oversight by UR faculty leader and program assistant, orientation, 24-hour access to computer lab
- Faculty-led field trips and excursions both within the city and beyond
Activities & Excursions
Day trips in Prague and the surrounding area as well as longer excursions in the region.
Not Included
• Roundtrip airfare
• Most meals
• Local cell phone coverage (recommended for texting)
• For some non-US nationals, visa fees for any of the countries visited
