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Central European Comparative Studies (CECS)
Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS)
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| Application Deadline: | April 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,800 | ||
| Location: | Prague / Czech Republic / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS)
The two-year master´s programme in Central European Comparative Studies focuses on the areas of Germany, Austria and the Visegrad Countries (the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary) with an overlap onto neighbouring regions. It offers a thorough comparative and multidisciplinary understanding of the historical, political, economic and cultural developments of these countries . The programme is offered either in the form of a full-time study or as a part-time study (optimised for working people and with classes on Friday afternoons).
The programme focuses on comparative analysis in the following areas: political systems in the 20th century, political development since 1990, the economy, European integration, culture, and the history of society in the 19th and 20th centuries. It also offers students the chance to learn or improve their knowledge of some of the Slavonic languages of the area. Passing some subjects in German is obligatory.
The graduate of the master´s programme in Central European Comparative Studies will have gained a wide range of analytical skills focused primarily, though not exclusively, on understanding the Central European region from a political, historical, economic, cultural and social point of view. Subsequently, such graduates would most likely emerge as regional analysts, diplomats, higher civil servants, employees of European institutions or territorial experts. In addition to having a mastery of English, the graduate will possess a very good knowledge of German (still the most important language of the Central European region) and a basic knowledge of at least one Slavonic language of the region.
Contents
Course Structure
Compulsory Courses 66 ECTS
Languages 36 ECTS
Optional Courses minimum 6, maximum 18 ECTS
Electives minimum 0, maximum 12 ECTS
Defence of M. A. Thesis
Compulsory Courses
* Master´s Thesis Seminar I
* Master´s Thesis Seminar II
* Methodology and Academic Writing Seminar
* Political Geography
* Comparison of Central European Political Systems I.
* Comparison of Central European Political Systems II.
* Central European History Compared
* Central European Culture History I.
* Central European Culture History II.
* Konversatorium
* Constitutional Transformation of the Central and East European Countries
* Fundamentals of the History of Central European Jewry
Prerequisities, corequisities, alternative and incompatible courses
* Master´s Thesis Seminar I.
* Master´s Thesis Seminar II.
* Political Geography
* Comparison of Central European Political Systems I.
* Comparison of Central European Political Systems II.
* Central European History Compared
* Constitutional Transformation of the Central and East European Countries
Laguages
* Language of the Region A I.
* Language of the Region B I.
* Language of the Region A II.
* Language of the Region A III.
* Language of the Region A IV.
* Language of the Region B II.
Optional Courses - Electives
* European Economic Policies
* Geostrategic Importance of Central Europe
* Konversatorium II.
* Conception and Interpretation of the History of German Speaking Countries
* Central European Cinema
* Destruction Revised: Revisionism, Trivialization and Denial
* Oil and Gas in the Post Soviet Area
* Jewish Culture in Central Europe
* Austria after 1945. History and Politics of rhe Second Republic
* Spricht der Teufel immer noch Deutsch? Tschechen, Deutsche und ihre gemeinsame Vergangenheit
* Politics in NS Germany
* Society in NS Germany
* Jewish Art
* Lecture of German Professor 1
* Lecture of German Professor 2
* Lecture of German Professor 3
* Lecture of German professor 4
* Central European Politics
* CIVIL SOCIETY IN CENTRAL EUROPE
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Candidates should submit a formal application consisting of the following documents:
* The application form, completely filled in and duly signed.
* Copies of all relevant diplomas and transcripts. Copies of diplomas and transcripts do not have to be certified. However, if you submit uncertified copies you must bring the originals of all submitted documents with you to Prague, so we can confirm their authenticity.
* Proof of English-language ability. Applicants should include details of any tests of the English language they have taken; except native speakers and applicants who have obtained a degree, the course for which has been taught entirely in English.
* Proof of German-language ability. Applicants should include details of any tests of the German language they have taken; except native speakers and applicants who have obtained a degree, the course for which has been taught entirely in German.
* Short academic curriculum vitae (resume) detailing all relevant qualifications and experience
* References or letters of recommendation from earlier studies would be welcome, but they are not a requirement.
Diplomas, transcripts and letters of recommendation may be submitted in the language in which they were originally issued. If we need a translation, we will ask for it. Documents will not be returned. Thank you for your understanding. Personal data will be used exclusively for organizing the course´s enrolments.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
All our degree programs are fully accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education.
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