Courses are offered in association with the Charles University Faculty of Humanities. While many of our faculty have appointments with Charles University, courses are held in the CET center, a well-equipped building in the center of Prague.
The multi-disciplinary curriculum for the Jewish Studies and Central European Studies programs provides an opportunity to examine the region holistically. CET's emphasis on experiential learning allows students to greet the local culture hands-on.
All CET courses are taught specifically for CET students, although in some terms Czech students may be invited to certain CET courses. Some courses may not be offered during certain terms. CET asks all applicants to submit course request forms, which are used to determine the final selection of electives.
Individual Hebrew or Yiddish language instruction may be arranged upon request for an additional fee.
Students enroll in a total of 5 courses. The first of these courses is Czech Language. The second is the program's core course: Political and Cultural
History of East Central Europe in the 20th Century for Central European Studies and Modern History of the Jews in East Central Europe for Jewish Studies. The final 3 courses are electives of the student's choice. Students also have the option of participating in community service (not credit-bearing) or service-learning (1 recommended credit).
CET may be able to arrange for students to take one elective course at the Humanities Faculty of Charles University or at FAMU, the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts. An additional fee of 150 EUR per credit applies to FAMU electives; most classes are 1.5 to 3 credits. A final elective course listing for FAMU and Charles University courses will be available when students arrive in Prague. Students interested in this option should contact CET upon acceptance into the program.
During the summer program, students enroll in a total of 3 courses. The first is Czech Language. The second is the program's core course: Political
and Cultural
History of East Central Europe in the 20th Century for Central European Studies and Modern History of the Jews in East Central
Europe for Jewish Studies. The third course is an elective of the student's choice.
Upon written request, CET and Charles University issue official transcripts listing each course taken and the number of hours attended. Credit for the program must be requested from the student's home institution and will be granted at the institution's discretion. CET students generally receive a full semester's worth of credit for their semester abroad. Transcripts for any CET program that a student has attended will not be issued if the student has a remaining account balance. Click here for more information about CET's recommended credit system.
The Jewish Studies and Central European Studies programs were designed in consultation with CET's Advisory Board, comprised of a group of leading Jewish Studies professors and Czech Studies experts.
CET wishes to thank the Advisory Board for their dedication and vision. By giving their time and expertise in advising CET on the curriculum design, they have made an outstanding contribution to international education.
CET's Jewish Studies and Central European Studies Advisory Board members include:
Justin D. Cammy Assistant Professor, Jewish Studies and Comparative Literature, Smith College
Sara Dumont Director, AU Abroad, American University
Rachel L. Greenblatt Assistant Professor in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University
Hillel J. Kieval Goldstein Professor of Jewish History and Thought, Washington University in St. Louis
Jacob Labendz Former Jewish Studies Resident Director and Prague Programs Manager, Graduate Student of History, Washington University in St. Louis
Olga Litvak Michael and Lisa Leffell Chair in Modern Jewish History, Clark University
Joanna B. Michlic Project Director, Families & Holocaust Project, Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, Brandeis University
Antony Polonsky Albert Abramson Professor of Holocaust Studies, Brandeis University
Marsha Rozenblit Harvey M. Meyerhoff Professor of Modern Jewish History, University of Maryland, College Park
Nicholas Sawicki Assistant Professor of Art History, Lehigh University
Hubert Tworzecki Associate Professor, Political Science, Emory University
Bronislava Volkova Professor, Slavic Languages and Literature, Indiana University
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Courses are offered in association with the Charles University Faculty of Humanities. While many of our faculty have appointments with Charles University, courses are held in the CET center, a well-equipped building in the center of Prague.