CEECE in Krakow at Jagiellonian University

Schedule: Spring 2008

21 - 23 February Recommended arrival and check-in to housing 

26 - 27 February Orientation 

27 - 28 February Classes begin 

17 March - 25 March 2007: Ukraine excursion

5 - 10 April Easter holiday break (no classes) 

28 April - 6 May 2007: Estonia and Russia excursion

1 - 3 May May Day, Constitution Day (no classes) 

18 - 29 June Examination period

Program Objectives: 

The program has two main goals: to provide a rigorous academic program which gives students the opportunity to be immersed in the historic environment of their studies, and to build valuable cross-cultural skills by living in an international setting.

Academic Program: 

The academic program earns students up to 15 semester hours of credit. (*equivalent to 22.5 quarter hours for those on a term schedule). The program is designed to give every student a solid understanding of the Polish language and culture, while at the same time allowing for the program to be personalized to each students individualized needs. Students take Polish, which helps them communicate in the local language, understand the Polish culture, and adapt to their new environment. Students take up to four additional courses. Students normally earn 3 semester hours of credit for each course.  

Courses:

The Jews in Central Europe: The Holocaust and its Aftermath, 1939 to Today This course presents the history of the Central European Jews during the Holocaust and in the post-Holocaust period. Going beyond a narrow interpretation of 'history' the course will also look at the sociological and psychological aspects of the Holocaust (human behavior in different situations and various countries) as a background to understanding the postwar experience of the Jews in Central Europe. Discussions of post-Holocaust history will include migrations, political issues, Jewish cultural and religious life, social life of the Jewish communities in Central Europe, antisemitism, Holocaust memory and the revival of Jewish culture. Although the recent history of Jews in all of Central Europe will be considered, special attention will be given to the local example of Jews in Krakow - by visiting local places important to Jewish history and by meeting with the people involved in contemporary Jewish life in this city. 

EU Enlargement in the Context of CEE Economic and Political Transition At the beginnings of the 1980s, no political scientist could have predicted the astonishing changes that would soon rewrite the map of Central & Eastern Europe. Starting as a wave of reform in an increasingly dysfunctional "Real" Socialist economic and political system, a revolution swept the region into a new (and not always pleasant) reality of capitalism, democracy and high-speed globalization. Within a single decade, the challenge shifted from leaving the Soviet Empire to "returning to Europe." How have the political and economic systems of yesterday changed to meet the needs of today? Have they been effective?

Introduction to CEE Literature This course will introduce students to the rich literature of Central & Eastern Europe, a diverse body of work that is only slowly coming to the attention of the rest of the world. After a short survey of the rise of national literatures in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Serbia, we will explore the works of Kafka, Kundera, Milosz, Konwicki, Konrad and Kiš.

Polish Language Polish language instruction will be offered at the beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Placement tests will be offered at the start of the semester and students will be placed in the best available match to their abilities. Basic knowledge of the Polish language is essential for living in Poland and all students are strongly encouraged to participate.

French, German, Russian, Spanish Language Classes will be offered in these languages at the beginners level, as a continuation from the autumn semester. Because of the importance of Polish Language (see above), other languages are not recommended for students who do not already have an advanced knowledge of Polish.

Additional courses in English available on a space available basis 

The CEECE Krakow program includes: 

1. tuition and fees for up to five courses.

2. an official transcript from Jagiellonian University 

3. accommodation for the duration of the program. 

4. airport pick-up 

5. orientation 

6. a Resident Director in Krakow 

7. scheduled events and excursions. 

Application, Program Fee, and Deadline: 

The first step to admission is submitting your application. After your application has been approved and we have received your $300 deposit, we will reserve your place in the program and register you for the courses you have chosen. The comprehensive program fee for Spring 2009 is $9,899 and includes everything listed above. The application deadline for the Spring program is November 14th, 2008. Late applications may be accepted if space is available. The balance of the program fee is due by December 12th, 2008. 

Attend the Prague winter intersession and any spring program together and save $500! 

You can save $500 if you add the Prague winter intersession at Anglo-American College to any Spring program.  Accommodation is not included between programs.  Students are encouraged to use this time for traveling.