Summer Study in Olomouc, Czech Republic

Mon Feb 19 15:50:40 UTC 2001

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>From: Daniel Collins <collins.232 at OSU.EDU>
>To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
>Subject: Summer Study in Olomouc, Czech Republic
>Date: Mon, Feb 19, 2001, 8:13 pm
>

>Please bring this opportunity to the attention of students interested in
>summer study in the Czech Republic.  Graduate students at the universities
>of the Consortium for Institutional Cooperation (Chicago, Illinois,
>Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio
>State, Penn State, Purdue, and Wisconsin) can use their fee waivers to
>cover the costs under the Travelling Scholars Program.
>
>Olomouc, Czech Republic
>Ohio State Summer Language Program at Palacky University
>
>Program:       Study Czech Language; earn up to 15 hours of Ohio State credit.
>Dates:  July 23- August 17, 2001
>Location:       Palacky University, in Olomouc, Czech Republic
>Cost:   $1,452.00 for OSU resident undergraduate and graduate students.
>This cost includes resident tuition, room and board, and program
>excursions. Graduate students from Ohio State and other CIC universities
>can use fee waivers at the set tuition rates to cover these costs.
>
>The Program
>The  OSU Summer Program in Olomouc is a four-week, intensive language and
>culture program offered at the Palacky University.  The program provides
>students with the opportunity to begin and/or increase their language
>ability and to experience contemporary Czech life and culture.  In addition
>to classroom instruction offered by Palacky instructors and guest
>lecturers, students will participate in group field trips and have
>opportunities to explore on their own.
>
>The Location
>Located in the center of Moravia (the eastern half of the Czech Republic),
>Olomouc is a city of 110,000 inhabitants.  Recently voted the most livable
>city in the Czech Republic by the Czech magazine Reflex, it is one of the
>most valuable historical and cultural centers and has the second most
>important historical district (after Prague) in the Czech Republic.  First
>a fortress, and later a military and church center, it has been a
>university city since the 16th century.  Olomouc is host to a thousand
>years of architecture, beautiful parks, concerts, art exhibits, theaters,
>libraries, professional soccer, and the Palacky University.
>
>The University
>Founded in 1573 (the second oldest university in the Czech Republic) and
>later named for the famous Czech historian Frantisek Palacky (called the
>"Father of the Nation"), the Palacky University is the most dynamic
>university in the Czech Republic.  Enjoying contacts with around 40
>universities in the Western World, the university has hosted hundreds of
>foreign teachers.  Current enrollment is about 12,000 students.
>
>The Summer School of Slavonic Studies provides instruction in  Czech
>language to students from all over the world.  During the week, students
>attend classes on Czech grammar and conversation and attend lectures by
>eminent university scholars.  Evenings can be spent watching famous Czech
>films at the university and sampling the rich cultural and entertainment
>offerings of Olomouc.  On the weekends, students can take advantage of
>formal and informal excursions to Prague, Brno, and historical and cultural
>sights around Moravia.
>
>The Palacky University and its instructors have an excellent reputation for
>teaching both in the Czech Republic and in the West, and are also known for
>their creatively tailored educational programs, small classroom settings,
>renovated facilities, and accessibility to administrative staff.
>
>Eligibility
>The Ohio State University welcomes undergraduate and graduate students in
>good academic standing to apply.  No prior Czech language is required;
>students will be placed in courses appropriate to their level.
>
>Courses and Credit
>Classes will be held for approximately 30 hours per week and will primarily
>focus on grammar, phonetics, and conversation.  Students with no prior
>Czech language credit will earn graded credit (15 hours) for Czech 101,
>102, and 103 upon successful completion of the program.  Students with
>prior Czech language credit will earn 15 hours of language credit.  Please
>consult with the Program Coordinator for further details.
>
>Accommodations
>Each participant will have the choice of living in a Palacky dorm or being
>housed with a local Czech family.  The homestay comes with an additional
>cost of $200.  Homestay families are carefully chosen and screened by the
>Summer School.
>
>Program Costs
>Tuition and fees are paid to The Ohio State University.  The cost of the
>2001 program is $1,452.00 for OSU resident undergraduate and graduate
>students.  This cost includes in-state tuition, meals, dormitory lodging,
>and program excursions.  Airfare and personal expenses are not included in
>the cost of the program.  FLAS students should consult with the Program
>Coordinator about the cost of the program.
>
>OIE Study Abroad Grants and Scholarships
>The Office of International Education offers limited grant funds to
>undergraduate and graduate study abroad students.  Grants are based on
>financial need and/or academic merit.  The average award ranges from
>$100.00 to $300.00.  The Office also administers the Wolfe Study Abroad
>Scholars Program, which provides approximately twenty-five $2,000.00
>scholarships each year to undergraduate students who are residents of Ohio.
> All study abroad applicants who are Ohio residents are automatically
>considered for the Wolfe Scholarship.  Please consult the OIE Study Abroad
>Application for more details.  No separate application is required to be
>considered for the Wolfe Scholarship.  Deadlines are the same as the
>program deadline.
>
>Financial Aid
>If you are an eligible student and are paying fees at Ohio State for at
>least half-time enrollment in an Ohio State study abroad program, you will
>be able to receive most forms of federal, state, and university-controlled
>financial aid.  For further information, please visit the Office of Student
>Financial Aid, Lincoln Tower, room 517,  292-0300.
>
>New and renewal financial aid applicants are encouraged to file the Free
>Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically by February 1.
>Once you are accepted to participate in an Ohio State study abroad program,
>you are requested to schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor
>in Lincoln Tower one full quarter before you depart, 292-0300.
>
>Insurance
>All students participating on OSU study abroad programs will receive
>supplementary medical insurance, through HTH Worldwide Insurance.  Students
>are required to maintain their regular insurance coverage while
>participating on OSU study abroad programs.  Following University
>procedure, you will automatically be assessed a fee each quarter for OSU
>Student Health Insurance unless exemption is requested.  The provider and
>terms of the health insurance for study abroad are subject to change.
> Pre-departure Orientation
>A pre-departure orientation meeting will be held for all program
>participants.  Information on the date and location of orientation meetings
>can be found in letters of acceptance.  The orientation sessions will offer
>important information on travel, passports, customs, health, culture and
>academic expectations.
>
>Application Information
>Participation in the program is determined by the Ohio State University.
>Applicants must submit the OIE Education Abroad application for this
>program.  An application fee of $100 is due with the application (personal
>check or money order made payable to The Ohio State University).  The
>application fee will be refunded only if the student is not accepted or
>submits a written request to withdraw the application prior to the
>application deadline.  To obtain application materials, please see the
>Adviser-on-Call in the OIE reception area, or call the program coordinator.
>
>Application Deadline
>March 15, 2001.
>
>Program Coordinator
>Julie Zimmerman
>Office of International Education
>614/292-6101
>E-mail: zimmerman.170 at osu.edu
>
>For more information
>http://www. lonelyplanet.com (click on destination)
>http://travel.state.gov (click on travel warnings/consular information sheets)
>http://www.cdc.gov/travel (geographic health recommendations)
>
>Office of International Education
>The Ohio State University
>Oxley Hall
>1712 Neil Avenue
>Columbus OH 43210-1219
>(614) 292-6101
>http://www.oie.ohio-state.edu
>
>Study Abroad Advisers are available on a walk-in basis at the following times:
>Monday-Friday 10AM- 12 noon and 1PM- 4PM
>
>
>International education at Ohio State advances learning and scholarship
>across cultures, builds respect among different peoples, and develops
>constructive leadership to serve society in the global community.
>
>OSU reserves the right to change without notice any statement in this
>handout, concerning but not limited to rules, policies, tuition, fees,
>curricula, and courses.
>
>It is the policy of OSU not to discriminate against any individual on the
>basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap in
>matters  of admission, employment, housing, or services in the educational
>programs which it administers in accordance with civil rights legislation.
>
> Daniel E. Collins, Chair
>Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Literatures
>The Ohio State University
>232 Cunz Hall
>Columbus, Ohio 43210
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