CET Jewish Studies in Prague

  Czech Republic

• Prague: 
Prague

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall- Late August to Mid December, Spring- Mid January to Mid May, Summer- Early June to Early August

Description: Spend a fall, spring, or summer term in Prague learning about Jewish history and culture in Eastern and Central Europe. This program offers the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and study the rich history, culture, and literature of Central & Eastern Jewry. Courses include Jewish History of East and Central Europe, Politics and Culture, Jewish Literature, Destruction of European Jewry, Modern Jewish Thought, as well as East Central European Area Studies, Czech language classes, and more. Students participate in community service projects with the Jewish community or in an optional internship in the fall/spring terms. There are also exciting travel opportunities, including a 9-day study trip to Poland to learn about the Jewish experience there, a weekend in Budapest, an overnight to the medieval castle town of Cesky Krumlov, and a day at Terezin. A special film and lecture series, and many other activities are offered each week.

Highlights:
* Take courses in English on Jewish history, Jewish literature, the Holocaust, Politics & Culture, and more
* Immerse yourself in Prague life through community service projects with the Jewish community
* Take advantage of optional service internships
* Travel to Poland, Budapest, Terezin and Cesky Krumlov
* Enjoy special film and lecture series, and many other activities each week

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 2007 Fall or Spring: $11,680, 2007 Summer: $6,240 (please see CET's website for current pricing)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Czech Republic Independently Or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - please see our website for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement: CET Academic Programs is a private study abroad organization based in Washington, DC that has been designing and administering educational programs abroad since 1982. We offer study abroad programs in China, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Italy and Spain. CET's programs specialize in integrating students into the society in which they are living. Each program is a model in student-centered learning, in which students are constantly challenged to contextualize their studies within the society that surrounds them. Staffed by over 20 full-time employees in the US and abroad, CET currently sends more than 700 American students abroad annually.