Description

The summer Communications and New Media combination program is designed for students with an interest in media studies and the impact that media impacts and is impacted by current trends, international affairs, history, religion, and society. The program combines separate courses focusing on media in western and central Europe and allows students to get a better understanding of the importance of various communication media in shaping modern-day Europe at the local and regional levels.

What You'll Learn:

The goal of the Communications and New Media combination program is to give students an opportunity to learn firsthand about media and communication trends in two distinctly different European locations. Through special courses, guest lectures and discussions, and field trips and study tours, students will gain a better understanding of the ways in which media impacts and is impacted by current societal issues, international affairs, history, and religion.

Academic Program:

The summer Communications and New Media combination program involves two 3 ½ week academic sessions and is designed for students with an interest in media and communication studies and the ways in which history, politics, and culture impact and are impacted by various traditional and modern media. The program combines separate courses that highlight and explore both local Czech and Spanish media while providing an over-arching comparative examination of media in Europe today.

During Session I, students on this program will study alongside students enrolled in the Prague Central European Studies summer program. Established in 2003, this program exposes students to the rich cultural, historical, and social heritage of Prague through the exploration of its art, film, architectural roots, society, and dynamic history. This journey gives students a unique opportunity to witness the force of a society that embraces its transition from a communist past to the ever-changing political and social present, along with the opportunity to learn about Prague's development.

During Session II, students on this program will study alongside students enrolled in the Seville Language and Culture summer program. This summer program focuses on two interwoven areas: Spanish language and Spanish culture and history. Special emphasis is placed on Andalusia and Seville within a European context.

Academic Culture:

The program is made up of two 3 ½ week sessions. Courses typically meet every morning or afternoon, Monday to Friday, for three hours, with structured outings and one required overnight study tour each session. The courses are designed for U.S. undergraduates, so the teaching and learning methods will be familiar to participants. Moreover, all professors in the summer program are accustomed to teaching U.S. students.

There are significant differences between the U.S. educational system and the Czech system. Students must be aware that a high degree of self-motivation and self-discipline is required, and that independent learning and active participation in class are necessary for achieving satisfactory academic performance. Resources such as library holdings in English and Internet access may be limited, and students may need to seek these resources outside of the CIEE Study Center in public libraries and other Charles University faculties. Professors use both the classroom as well as the city as a direct resource for their teaching. Lectures are supplemented with class excursions and guest lectures related to class topics. Students should be prepared to spend two-thirds of each weekday in class or in class-related activities.

The Seville portion of the program includes dates for obligatory course trips scheduled out of Seville. These hands-on learning experiences contribute greatly to the student's experience abroad. Instruction is interactive and dynamic. Many lectures take place in situ, so that the student can feel a part of the fascinating culture they are studying.

Highlights

- Spend your summer in two of Europe's most exciting cities--Prague and Seville
- Study Media and Communications in Europe from different historical, political, and cultural perspectives and learn firsthand from experts about the role of media in international affairs and current issues
- Explore Czech and Spanish society through CIEE overnight study tours and cultural activities
- Participate in special seminars designed to link the two summer sessions and provide opportunities for faculty and students to compare and contrast media and communications trends and issues in two different European countries and gain a better understanding of how media impacts Europe from both a domestic and international perspective

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Communications
• International Relations
• Media And Cultural Studies

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current pricing.

Program Fees Include:

The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, housing, orientation, full-time program leadership and support, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advertising, visa fees, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.
*Students placed in homestays will receive breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947