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Czech Republic (Prague) Summer Advertising Program
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Spend four weeks in amazing Prague living and learning about Czech culture and history through a three-credit course taught at Charles University and numerous local excursions. In addition, expand your global advertising horizons with Brand Czech Brand USA course (three credits) examining and comparing branding similarities and differences in both countries. Visit local media outlets in this beautiful Eastern European capital city. Enhance your global advertising skills in Prague this summer!
Classes are taught in English. Approximate Program Dates: July 7–August 3.
Host Institution: Charles University
In the 14th century of medieval Europe, creating a university required more than the desire to learn and to teach others. In the case of Charles University, it took the issuing of an official decree by the Pope of the Holy Roman Empire.
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"Real-world experience in a different country."
Tai-Kwan Yoo
Prague – Summer 2007
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Throughout its turbulent history, Charles University has continued to provide an atmosphere of academic excellence for its students. Now, with a student body of more than 40,000, Charles University is continuing to grow and offer its resources to students around the world.
Area
In the heart of Europe, straddling the border between east and west, students and tourists alike will find what many have called the "Golden City." The capitol of the Czech Republic, Prague has a history as rich as any city in the world.
First settled by Germanic and Celtic tribes in 4,000 B.C., the area would soon be populated by Slavs from the surrounding area. Slowly establishing the area around the Vltava River, the largest in the Czech Republic, the inhabitants of the vicinity would soon fall under control of the Moravian Empire. The following centuries brought more development to the area, and in the 9th century Christianity was introduced to its inhabitants.
True prosperity came to Prague in its "Golden Age" under the control of Charles IV, who in 1355 became the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. This rise in power brought Prague to the seat of the Empire, becoming its capitol soon after the enthronement of Charles IV. It is during this period of affluence that the construction of many historical buildings and structures began. Though World War II brought widespread devastation throughout Europe, the infallibility of Prague proved to be lasting quality as the city was spared the fate experienced in many major cities, leaving much of the history intact for modern day visitors.
Eligibility
This program is primarily directed toward Advertising students who have completed J4200, have at least a 3.0 GPA and are in good academic standing. Students in other sequences may apply if they have successfully completed J4200 or have had previous advertising experience and are in good academic standing. Slightly lower GPAs may be considered if the journalism GPA is 3.0 or higher. This program is also open to grad students.
Course Credit
You will earn six credit hours on this program. Brand Czech Brand USA advertising course (three credits Journalism Elective) and Czech History & Culture (three credits of upperlevel Humanities or Social Science).
Classes are taught in English. You will participate in an exciting new advertising class examining branding in both USA and Czech Republic. MU students will be joined with Charles University students to enhance the intercultural experience of this course. You will also visit a few Czech media outlets to experience their journalism system firsthand. This course will earn you three credits of journalism elective credit.
In addition, you will take a Czech Culture & History course taught by native instructor covering a different topics relating to culture, history, and civilization. Gain a better understanding for how their society came about and the origins of its people through course-related field trips. This course will earn you three credits of upperlevel Humanities or Social Science credit.
Costs
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and often times housing, flight costs, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during the summer here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.
This program fee is approximately $2,975 (including the MU Study Abroad fee) plus MU tuition and fees. Additional expenses to consider for this program may include personal entertainment, transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Program fee includes round-trip flight from St. Louis to Prague, housing, program excursions and related transportation, media outlet visits, on-site assistance, MU Admin fee, and ISIC card.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience.
Financial Aid
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.
The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
You will be living on-campus in Charles University international student housing arranged through the program. You will live with other students on the program. There are nearby cafeterias, many local restaurants, and cafés.
How to Apply
Deadline for this Program: March 3, 2008
It is recommended that all applicants meet with the Journalism Study Abroad Advisor prior to applying if they have questions or concerns. Please submit the following application materials in a manila envelope to the Journalism Study Abroad Coordinator, 76 Gannett by the posted deadline. Remember to sign-up for an interview time when you drop off your application! For this program you will need:
- Two letters of recommendation. We prefer one to be from an academic source and one from an employer. Please have references direct letters "To Whom It May Concern." [Recommendation Form]
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- Deposit of $1,000 and Deposit Form; must pay to Cashier's Office in 15 Jesse Hall.
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