Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This language course provides the linguistic tools necessary both for students to make themselves understood as well as to enable them to gain a better understanding of the way of life in the Czech Republic. Successful communication is the main goal. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Czech Language, European Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course is designed for students who have completed an Intensive Czech Language Course with ISA program. The course is held on A1 level according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (that is, European stratification of language proficiency). This course is designed for students who: - Passed the Czech Intensive Course ISA (45 hours) or equivalent. - Want to extend their skills in communicating during their study program in Prague. - Desire a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Czech grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. - Practise using language in everyday situations through role-playing, excursions, etc. This language course provides the linguistic tools necessary both for students to make them understood as well as to enable them to gain a better understanding of the way of life in the Czech Republic. Successful communication is the main goal. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Czech Language, European Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course is designed for students who: - Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. - Can introduce him/ herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/ she lives, people he/ she knows and things he/ she has. - Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. The objective of this course is to: - Develop students' understanding to expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e. g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, studying, and employment). - Develop students' communicative skills in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. - Promote greater confidence in speaking Czech. - Allow greater integration with Czech culture and society. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Czech Language, European Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course is designed for students who: - Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. - Are able to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. - Are able to produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. - Are able to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. The objective of this course is to: - Develop students' understanding the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/ her field of specialisation. - Develop student?s interaction with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. - Develop student?s ability to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Allow greater integration with Czech culture and society. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Czech Language, European Studies .

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course is designed for students who: - Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/ her field of specialisation. - Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. - Are able to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. The objective of this course is to: - Develop student?s understanding to a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. - Develop student?s ability to express him/her fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. - Develop student?s ability to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. - Develop student?s ability to produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Allow greater integration with Czech culture and society. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Czech Language, European Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units 3, This course is designed for students who: - Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. - Are able to express him/ herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. - Are able to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. - Are able to produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. The objective of this course is to: - Develop students' understanding virtually everything heard or read. - Develop students' ability to summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstruction arguments and account in a coherent presentation. - Develop students ability to express him/ herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Czech Language, European Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, Semestral introduction to the principles of architecture and design. In the course we will resume the history of architecture and architectural styles in bohemian countries from the beginning to the modern and contemporary styles. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Spanish Language & Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, The course gives a general overview of the Fine Arts development in Europe with a special focus on Central Europe and monuments of Prague. The teacher presents a few particular pieces of art that represent well the époque or style. We analyze the details, historical context, iconography and formal qualities that represent the individual style. By detailed information on particular piece the student gets a good insight to the History of Fine Arts as an academic discipline. The facts on important artists and movements are selective. They illustrate typical features of a certain time period. The first half of the lecture is usually held in the classroom. Students get information on a certain problem or époque. The second half of the lecture is usually spent on the field trip, or in some of the numerous collections of Fine Arts in Prague. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Architecture, Art, Art History, European Studies, History.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, The course introduces the fundamental elements of business practices, within a global and European context. It examines not only economic but also cultural, social, legal, political, financial, and geographic dimensions. The course emphasizes the practical aspects of the application of business practices in the international environment. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, European Studies, International Affairs, International Business, International Relations, International Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, https://www.studiesabroad.com/destinations/europe/czech-republic/prague/history-culture--politics-charles-university/ipgs1121/capitalism-vs-communism-social-democracy-474687. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, Government, International Affairs, International Politics, International Studies, Political Science.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, The course is designed for students with various academic backgrounds who are interested in the history of communism in its relation to religion – both theoretical (philosophical) and practical (historical). Beginning with a general analysis of notions of “religion” and “communism”, the course turns to the foundations of communism as “Marxism” and the attitude to religion proposed by its founders (“Religion as opium for the people”). We will try to trace the misconception of religion directly in the early communist pamphlets and discuss the scale of possible problems stemming from this misconception. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, Government, History, International Affairs, International Politics, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Religion.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course is meant for students with different academic backgrounds but with strong interest in Central European developments during and after the democratic revolutions 1989. To understand Central European developments since 1989 it is necessary - according to our many years´ teaching experience - to get acquainted with main turning points of political history of respective countries of Central European geopolitical space on one hand and to undertake some comparative research into similarities and differences of such developments on the other hand. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Development Studies, European Studies, International Affairs, International Politics, International Studies, Political Science.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course will focus on the history of the Czech / Czechoslovak film. It shall cover its whole path from the invention of cinema through the twentieth century until the current period; a special attention will be paid to the singular time of the Czech film - the New Wave of the 60s – and also to the latest era. The trends of the Czech film will be put into context not only with the period´s social and cultural milieu but also with the world film production.. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, Film Studies, History, International Studies

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, Modern history of the Central European region is remarkable for many political and cultural changes, and at the same time, efforts to preserve or revive traditional cultural values. Proven classic books introduced during lessons can help us gain deeper understanding of the historical context and provide new perspectives on forming Czech and central European identity. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, European Studies, Literature, Poetry.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, The very existence and the radical enlargement of the European Union is becoming one of the defining events of the early twenty-first century. This course will focus on different aspects of European integration process. The students will get acquainted with history and ideology of European unification process which still play an important role in both philosophical and political discussions of many Europeans. The emergence and transformation of political institutions is the essential part of the class. The collapse of communist regimes in Central and Eastern Europe 1989 posed new challenges, culminated in the decision to massively enlarge which has presented new problems: the necessity to write a comprehensive Treaty for Europe. The analysis of the new Reform Treaty for Europe and the process of its ratification will be one of the central parts of the course. Special attention will be dedicated to the current financial crisis in the EURO-zone. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Economics, European Studies, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course will familiarize students with basic, yet fundamental, concepts and theories related to gender as a social construct, to biological) sex and to relations among/between men and women in the society and culture as seen from interdisciplinary perspectives. Course session will deal with various gender-related issues and will be placed within the European context and compared with cultural specificities of American society. Further, issues of multiculturalism, so-called Third World feminism and/or spirituality and religion will be discussed in the global context, rather than particularly European and/or American one, as these issues pertain to gender regardless of geographical location. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, Gender Studies, International Studies, Sociology, Women's Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, Advertising is usually and widely regarded and examined as a tool of consumer culture of the past two centuries, development of which is intimately linked to the rise of capitalism and global market. Whilst partially true, this approach is somehow reductionist and fails to recognize the original sense of advertising. Therefore, this course aims at a broader definition of advertising as the “art of attraction and seduction”, which is de facto as old as humankind. It understands and shows advertising as a multi-faceted and complex phenomenon, deeply rooted in existential condition of human being, that is always already posited in a certain place, time and situation (M. Heidegger), and thus it is inevitably intentional and relational (E. Husserl). As such, human being is essentially open to advertising, becoming both active subject (advertiser) and passive object of the advertising process (recipient). For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Advertising, Business, Communication.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, Today, most Jews living in the U.S. (the largest Jewish community in the world) trace their descent back to Central or Eastern Europe. The course explores Jewish presence primarily in the history of Central Europe and the ambiguous character of Jewish experience fated not only by prejudice,contempt, and suffering, which culminated in the Holocaust, but also rich in the undeniable contribution of Jews to the life and culture of the countries and nations of Central Europe. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, History, International Studies, Multicultural Studies, Religion, Sociology.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the most representative events of Czech history. By studying the events, students will get to know, not only the political changes of a country but also how history is represented through the cinema. With this information the students will be able to produce their opinions about the past, present and future of Bohemia and apply this knowledge to further topics related to the present political situation in different countries. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, History, International Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course will introduce Prague not only as the city that has had the reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but also as one of the most mystical and atmospheric. There is nowhere quite like this capital of Bohemia with its chaotic and rich mix of symbolism and imagery. Even from the time of its mythical foundation by Libuše, a Slavic princess who was also a magician and oracle, it has been associated with enchantment. Few nations have created so many myths about themselves as the Czechs. As with other national mythologies, Czech myths mostly concern the history and self-perception of the ethnic group. In this course we examine authentic historical texts from various magical traditions to find the truth behind the fiction and the historical events that sometimes permitted and sometimes persecuted the religions, philosophies, and sciences we have come to call “magic.” In this course you will study not only mythical Bohemia but also post-reformation Bohemia and the practice of magic during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II in the discourse of heresy. We will concern ourselves primarily with how the practice of magic affected politics and religion as well as with how politics and religion affected the practice of magic. You will also expand your knowledge of the history of Bohemia and the city of Prague and it will give you some ideas about “magic” influence on the modern Czech culture such as Czech Puppet Theatre or literature. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, History, Literature, Religion.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course addresses the interrelationship between philosophy and history. We will study the cultural and philosophical tradition of the Central Europe that underlies ways of generating different political and cultural movements. Processes of political argumentation, theoretical critique, and the influence of other cultural divisions on creation of modern nations are examined in relationship to contemporary philosophical approaches. Conceptualization of nation and national states will be explored through comparing and contrasting paradigms.. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: History, International Politics, Political Science.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, The aim of the course is to put the history of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic into the broader international context. We will focus on both the Czechoslovak foreign policy and the role the country played in the European history of the past hundred years. We will discuss the key events and problems linking Czech history with that of Europe and the United States. We will try to examine each problem from various angles and thus to challenge conventional interpretations. Special attention will be devoted to the history of Czechoslovak-American relations. Not only did the United States act as a midwife in the process of Czechoslovakia’s creation, but subsequently the ups and downs of Czechoslovakia‘s fate kept intersecting with American foreign policy interests. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, History, International Affairs, International Politics, International Relations, International Studies, Peace and Conflict, Political Science.

Course Code: CEP001, Units: 3, This language course provides the linguistic tools necessary both for students to make themselves understood as well as to enable them to gain a better understanding of the way of life in the Czech Republic. Successful communication is the main goal. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Czech Language, European Studies.

Course Code: IP_327, Units: 3, The course will give the students an outline of Czech history and its connections with European developments. Attention will be given to the way in which history is reflected in Czech arts and literature, as arts and literature have often contributed significantly to the political life of the country.. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, History, International Studies, Literature, Sociology.

Course Code: IP_315, Units: 3, The subject offers the overview of entrepreneurship and develops the understanding of specific entrepreneurial situations. It supports entrepreneurial attitudes and motivation and develops skills needed for business start-up and efficient entrepreneurial approach. Another objective is to get in touch with real entrepreneurs and to understand their entrepreneurial spirit and skills. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurial Management, International Business.

Course Code: IP_308, Units: 3, The aim of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of European security architecture by focusing on both key security institutions and key issues, such as terrorism, migration, cyber defense etc., which have direct ramifications for European security. Consequently, this course will, institutionwise, principally deal with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, and the Arctic Council. Simultaneously, this program will cover European security in regard to the adjacent regions that are essential for preserving local stability, namely, Eastern Europe (Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine, Moldova); Middle East and North Africa (Syria, Turkey, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Algeria); and the Arctic region. Finally, the aim of this course is to also provide a comprehensive understanding of the current challenges to European security, primarily epitomized by the refugee crisis, information warfare, terrorism, or energy dependency. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, Intelligence Studies, International Politics, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science.

Course Code: IP_331, Units: 3, The purpose of this course is to provide students with deep understanding of international business and its importance in today’s globalized world. Many aspects are presented and discussed using traditional structure of a lecture and a seminar. Practical skills are acquired through team discussions, projects and a large case study. Students are to understand the theoretical concepts of international trade and also its current developments with a special attention to the recent economic crisis. Legal and sociocultural aspects are given enough time, since they play an increasing role in doing business. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Business Administration, Business Management, European Studies, International Business, International Studies, International Trade.

Course Code: IP_317, Units 3, To introduce the process and concept of globalization and its various aspects or dimensions, such as political, security, economic, societal, and environmental. To approach globalization in an interdisciplinary and critical manner. To apply the knowledge and skills to contemporary political/international issues and envision futures and/or solutions.. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Government, International Business, International Management, International Politics, Political Science, Public Policy Studies.

Course Code: IP_335, Units: 3, The objective of this course is to make students familiar with contemporary trends in international business finance, and with different possibilities in forming financial strategies in this field. The theoretical approach will be complemented by case studies covering basic decision making processes in international business finance, in order to develop knowledge and skills of students in the area of financial management. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Finance, Financial Management, International Business.

Course Code: IP_314, Units: 3, The international management is about how managers in firms, big or small, are affected by key environmental factors, such as politics and culture, and how they approach and resolve the differences and difficulties posed by international business opportunities and competition. The course discusses the role of the manager in the international firm. The great attention will be paid to the organizational structure, flow of authority and the process of decision making. Several alternatives of organizational structure will be presented and evaluated. Human resources in the international environment present the decisive role in the success of an international corporation. How to master and manage a cross- cultural issues - recruiting, selecting, training and compensating managers serving abroad especially in the EU. Which managerial skills are necessary for the success? For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Finance, Financial Management, International Business.

Course Code: IP_340, Units: 3, Course provides an integrated overview of different tools of marketing communications (advertising, public relations, sales promotion, personal selling). Course focuses on their functions, theoretical background and practical applications. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: BBusiness, International Business, International Marketing, Marketing.

Course Code: IP_334, Units: 3, International Relations are introduced in theoretical and substantial contexts. Basis of IR theory is provided: realist approach, alternative and critical approaches, theoretical schools and their concepts. IR within globalization, international organizations and institutions and their activities, diplomacy and negotiation are discussed. Special space is reserved for the substantive issues: foreign policy, security cooperation, international finance, international trade, international development, regional integration, international environment, human rights, international law, international cooperation in areas of health, labor, telecommunications, intellectual property, disarmament. The EU´s international role and the Transatlantic Agenda are underlined. Where appropriate, an economic explanation of the international relations elements and their grounds is given. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: International Affairs, International Politics, International Relations, International Studies, Peace and Conflict, Political Science.

Course Code: IP_312, Units: 3, The aim of the course is to introduce students to company strategy and management in an international context. Based on practical examples, this course gives students the basic knowledge and knowhow to deal with strategic questions regarding business development in an international context. The course gives students the necessary knowhow and knowledge for the analysis, planning and implementation of international strategy in various entrepreneurial contexts such as multinationals, SME or start-up companies. A special emphasis is placed on the conditions for doing business in Central and Eastern Europe. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, International Business, Globalization, Marketing.

Course Code: IP_323, Units: 3, This course will review various applications of marketing concepts within the continuously changing environments in Central and Eastern European markets. This course will explore product/service development, promotional techniques, pricing strategies, distribution alternatives, and general marketingoverview in CEE business.. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Marketing .

Course Code: IP_310, Units: 3, The course introduces students to the practical aspects of product/brand marketing and to the specific role of "product / brand manager" in the company. It demonstrates basic analytical, planning and management tools with which students may encounter in marketing practice. The main pillar of the course is a marketing plan, its use in brand management and its implementation in the strategic management of the company. Course also deals with different aspects of branding, brand positioning statement, trade marketing, sales management, ATL and BTL activities. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Marketing

Course Code: IP_309, Units: 3, The course is aimed to acquire knowledge of basic concepts of psychology and sociology in organization and links among them with respect to their application in management. The course is also focusing on different approaches to psychology of individuals, motivation theories and approaches to psychology of personalities. The course deals with different types of employment (including self-employment, domestic work, etc.)and deals with career management. The course provides with basic methodological orientation, teaches how to work with various informational resources and helps to create conditions for acquirement of skills which are necessary for their effective application to practice.. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, European Studies, Literature, Poetry.