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Prague

Dates

July 4 – Aug 2, 2024

Cost

$4,250 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Leadership Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Food & Culture, Sex, Gender & Society, Honors

Deadlines

Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

The KIIS Prague program is located in one of the most popular spots of Europe. Prague–a UNESCO World Heritage site–is justly seen as one of the most spectacular world capitals noted for its arts, music, literature, and theater. The Prague program includes a three-day trip to southern Bohemia and a one-day excursion to the Nazi concentration camp in Terezin as well as visits to various sites in Prague. Located in the “heart of Europe,” Prague provides an ideal location for further explorations. 

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hostel/Hotel style, 2-4 students per room

OrientationMandatory orientation on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Bowling Green, KY. See Orientation for more information.

Director: Dr. Zbynek Smetana  

Courses

Courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1-2 courses.

ART 106 History of Art Since 1300

Dr. Zbynek Smetana

A selective chronological study of the major visual arts from Gothic through modern times. Taught exclusively on sites (churches, museums, galleries, etc.), the course surveys art of the Western tradition. Emphasis is placed on understanding art within a particular historical and social context, giving students a sense of the history of ideas as well as their visual expression.

HON 300 / ART 491 Special Studies in Art History

Dr. Zbynek Smetana

Independent course work done on an individual basis under the guidance of a selected faculty member. Students are expected to propose a specific topic related to the sites, monuments (works of art), or artists available for a study in Prague.

ANTH 366 Topics: Sex, Gender, and Culture

Dr. Ruth Dike

This course uses a cross-cultural perspective to examine the interactions among sex, gender, and culture. Topics covered include feminist/gender theory, anthropology of gender, gender vs. Sex, intersex, masculinity studies, sexuality, gender and the family, decolonialization, and transnational feminisms, with emphasis on US and non-US cultures.

HON 300/ANTH 366 Topics: Food, Culture and Society

Dr. Ruth Dike

This course explores how culture shapes food practices and how food practices, in turn, shape culture. The study of food reveals much about social relations (family, gender, identity, and work) as well as national and international health, worker’s rights, economic and environemntal policy. Students will consider the forces that have shaped the food system and our daily food choices, or lack there of.

LEAD 450 Leadership in Global Contexts

Dr. Will Perry

Ever noticed that in some cultures, people seem more polite or stand closer than you’re used to? Maybe the ideas of masculinity and feminism seem difference, or communities seem much more collectivist. In this course, we will use Prague as our text to study and analyze cultural impacts on successful leadership. Focus will be on cultural theories and models that influence leadership across contexts.

HON 300/LEAD 475 Topics: Dare to Lead - Vulnerability and Empowerment

Dr. Will Perry

Ever wondered why you’re not good with confrontation or why you hate receiving criticism? Want to be a better student, employee, and leader? This fun, interactive course will introduce students to the importance of exercising vulnerability for empowerment in the context of leadership across all disciplines.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Historic Center & Prague Castle

The first organized cultural experience is a walking tour through the historic center of Prague introducing all of the essential sites. This walking tour culminates with a welcome dinner. The following day, the group visits the Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a complex dating back to the 9th century.

National Theatre

The group will have the opportunity to attend an opera performance at the historic National Theatre. Dating from 1868, the theatre is a monument to the rich, artistic tradition of Czech history and art.

Old Jewish Quarter

Students will have the opportunity as a group to visit the world-famous Jewish Quarter in Prague. This is one of the best preserved collections of synagogues, historical buildings, and monuments in the whole of Europe, documenting the history of Jews in central Europe before the Holocaust.

What's Included

Program Cost: $4,250 + airfare

Earn up to 6 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Prague

Accommodations

Daily Breakfast and some common meals

Groups Excursions & Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for obtaining a passport ($165), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $500-$1000 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,750 – $1,850

The KIIS Prague program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Prague, Czech Republic with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a round-trip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your individual flight.

The flight to Prague is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Prague to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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Description

Dates

July 4 – Aug 2, 2024

Cost

$4,250 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Leadership Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Food & Culture, Sex, Gender & Society, Honors

Deadlines

Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

The KIIS Prague program is located in one of the most popular spots of Europe. Prague–a UNESCO World Heritage site–is justly seen as one of the most spectacular world capitals noted for its arts, music, literature, and theater. The Prague program includes a three-day trip to southern Bohemia and a one-day excursion to the Nazi concentration camp in Terezin as well as visits to various sites in Prague. Located in the “heart of Europe,” Prague provides an ideal location for further explorations. 

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hostel/Hotel style, 2-4 students per room

OrientationMandatory orientation on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Bowling Green, KY. See Orientation for more information.

Director: Dr. Zbynek Smetana  

Courses

Courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1-2 courses.

ART 106 History of Art Since 1300

Dr. Zbynek Smetana

A selective chronological study of the major visual arts from Gothic through modern times. Taught exclusively on sites (churches, museums, galleries, etc.), the course surveys art of the Western tradition. Emphasis is placed on understanding art within a particular historical and social context, giving students a sense of the history of ideas as well as their visual expression.

HON 300 / ART 491 Special Studies in Art History

Dr. Zbynek Smetana

Independent course work done on an individual basis under the guidance of a selected faculty member. Students are expected to propose a specific topic related to the sites, monuments (works of art), or artists available for a study in Prague.

ANTH 366 Topics: Sex, Gender, and Culture

Dr. Ruth Dike

This course uses a cross-cultural perspective to examine the interactions among sex, gender, and culture. Topics covered include feminist/gender theory, anthropology of gender, gender vs. Sex, intersex, masculinity studies, sexuality, gender and the family, decolonialization, and transnational feminisms, with emphasis on US and non-US cultures.

HON 300/ANTH 366 Topics: Food, Culture and Society

Dr. Ruth Dike

This course explores how culture shapes food practices and how food practices, in turn, shape culture. The study of food reveals much about social relations (family, gender, identity, and work) as well as national and international health, worker’s rights, economic and environemntal policy. Students will consider the forces that have shaped the food system and our daily food choices, or lack there of.

LEAD 450 Leadership in Global Contexts

Dr. Will Perry

Ever noticed that in some cultures, people seem more polite or stand closer than you’re used to? Maybe the ideas of masculinity and feminism seem difference, or communities seem much more collectivist. In this course, we will use Prague as our text to study and analyze cultural impacts on successful leadership. Focus will be on cultural theories and models that influence leadership across contexts.

HON 300/LEAD 475 Topics: Dare to Lead - Vulnerability and Empowerment

Dr. Will Perry

Ever wondered why you’re not good with confrontation or why you hate receiving criticism? Want to be a better student, employee, and leader? This fun, interactive course will introduce students to the importance of exercising vulnerability for empowerment in the context of leadership across all disciplines.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Historic Center & Prague Castle

The first organized cultural experience is a walking tour through the historic center of Prague introducing all of the essential sites. This walking tour culminates with a welcome dinner. The following day, the group visits the Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a complex dating back to the 9th century.

National Theatre

The group will have the opportunity to attend an opera performance at the historic National Theatre. Dating from 1868, the theatre is a monument to the rich, artistic tradition of Czech history and art.

Old Jewish Quarter

Students will have the opportunity as a group to visit the world-famous Jewish Quarter in Prague. This is one of the best preserved collections of synagogues, historical buildings, and monuments in the whole of Europe, documenting the history of Jews in central Europe before the Holocaust.

What's Included

Program Cost: $4,250 + airfare

Earn up to 6 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Prague

Accommodations

Daily Breakfast and some common meals

Groups Excursions & Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for obtaining a passport ($165), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $500-$1000 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,750 – $1,850

The KIIS Prague program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Prague, Czech Republic with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a round-trip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your individual flight.

The flight to Prague is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Prague to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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