Explore Prague
Who can sign up?
Anyone
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Departure: September 2 - Monday
Arrival: September 6 - Friday
Overnight trip: NO
Cost of the trip: FREE
Meals: not included
Spending money for food and snacks: 1 200 CZK
Transportation: Public Transportation (have Litacka or tickets for public transportation ready)
Itinerary of the trip, logistics and packing info is available here.
Who can sign up?
Anyone
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Departure: September 2 - Monday
Arrival: September 6 - Friday
Overnight trip: NO
Cost of the trip: FREE
Meals: not included
Spending money for food and snacks: 1 200 CZK
Transportation: Public Transportation (have Litacka or tickets for public transportation ready)
Itinerary of the trip, logistics and packing info is available here.
Course Description
The trip will give the students an opportunity to explore their host city from previously unknown perspectives. The students will not only learn the "must-know" canon of Czech culture, history and lifestyle, but primarily get an insider's view of some of its less obvious aspects. They will be able to gain new knowledge about Prague and the Czech Republic that they can subsequently apply to their studies (e.g. history, science, art) and areas of their interest. The trip supports the idea of authentic educational experience as well as intercultural curiosity, respect and understanding, with an emphasis on the host country.
Activities
Learning Goals
ISP Mission Links
Inspiration to inquire, explore, take risks and learn to adapt to new situations; engagement in authentic education (global starts with local), opportunity to apply real-world knowledge; empowerment to work cooperatively and independently, intercultural understanding, active engagement with local language, history and culture.
The trip will give the students an opportunity to explore their host city from previously unknown perspectives. The students will not only learn the "must-know" canon of Czech culture, history and lifestyle, but primarily get an insider's view of some of its less obvious aspects. They will be able to gain new knowledge about Prague and the Czech Republic that they can subsequently apply to their studies (e.g. history, science, art) and areas of their interest. The trip supports the idea of authentic educational experience as well as intercultural curiosity, respect and understanding, with an emphasis on the host country.
Activities
- Interactive activities and workshops
- Sight-seeing and guided tours, exploring the lesser-known places and sights
- Themes included: history, art and architecture, music, science and alchemy, nature and the environment, lifestyle (cooking), language
Learning Goals
- Knowledge of Czech history, lifestyle and culture considered in the local and international context, from an interdisciplinary perspective.
- Familiarity with host country places and concepts outside of the basic expat range; increased communication skills and confidence to function in the wider community; a good opportunity for newcomers or students who look for increased opportunities for interaction.
ISP Mission Links
Inspiration to inquire, explore, take risks and learn to adapt to new situations; engagement in authentic education (global starts with local), opportunity to apply real-world knowledge; empowerment to work cooperatively and independently, intercultural understanding, active engagement with local language, history and culture.