Taste Brno, Taste Europe and Develop your English and Communication Skills
in person summer 2022
10 July – 23 July
Optional arrival 9 July and departure 24 July
4 ECTS
1000 EUR
€100 discount for partner universities
Deadline
31 May
About summer programme
It is is a course focused on developing intercultural communication skills and abilities to communicate effectively in English with people from different cultural backgrounds. You will experience the multicultural environment of the student metropolis, town Brno and learn how can culture affect communication and language in various social contexts.
The course will teach you how intercultural communication requires an understanding that different cultures have different customs, standards, social norms, and even thought patterns. The participants of this course will be introduced European culture, history and way of life. They will learn the elementary intercultural skills in an interactive way and get a taste of the variety of flavours that Europe has to offer.
This programme is designed as a part of our Intensive 2 Week Summer School, where multiple courses from a wide of Masaryk University study programmes and departments will be offered. These courses will be arranged in an intensive and dynamic form, each working day there will be an academic session, and these may take the form of a lecture, seminar, company visit or practical field work.
In addition to the academics, cultural and social programming will be offered, including the option of a one-day excursion to Vienna and/or Prague.
Details
Academic Overview
Classes take place Monday-Friday (usually) in the mornings. The site visits and learning outside the classroom takes place in the afternoons. Culture/social activities will take place in the afternoons/nights.
Topics included:
- Europe and World Civilization
- The Czech Republic through the eyes of a foreigner
- Religion and violence in Europe
- Critical thinking
- Creative writing
- Multicultural communication and language skills
What is included in the cost?
Cost: The cost of this program is €1000, with a €100 discount for partner universities. The cost breakdowns as follows:
Fees include:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation in Brno (10-23 July)
- Opening and Closing receptions
- Culture activities around Brno
- Day trip to Prague or Vienna
- 24/7 support
- Social programme
Students should budget an additional €200-500 depending on their spending habits for food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and fun "optional" activities in Brno.
Life in Brno
Brno is a great place to live, even if just for a short period of time. As a student city (1/5 of the population are students) and an international city there is always something to do, and the Czech language isn’t a barrier. This means that exploring cafes, teahouses, restaurants and the local sites is easy, even without our amazing assistants. However, because we want you to get the most out of your experience, we have a team of local Czech students to show you their favourite things in Brno!
Best Cafes for coffee and tea
Best Restaurants
Favourite Places in Brno to relax
Culture/Social
The team of professional and local students provides the 24/7 assistance from the practical and safety arrangements to creating a rich cultural program helping the participants to understand better culture of Moravia and Central Europe in general. Moreover the staff is trying to assist with creating social activities that aims at enhancing the mutual cultural exchange and understanding.
Accommodation
Students in this program are housed in one of our Residence Halls where both international and Czech students live during the school year. This is a great opportunity to see how student housing is different all around the world (or is similar, depending on what country you are from!). In Brno, students share a room with one other student, while on trips, students are three per room.
Bedding is provided; however, students should bring their own towels. Students will have an opportunity to cook their own meals, some cooking supplies will be provided, as supplies last.
How to apply
This course is targeted for bachelor, master and PhD students.
Please follow this link and choose the correct "Intensive Summer School..." programme. You might apply to more than one course to ensure you have a backup plan in case the course of your first choice does not open (the minimum enrollment for a course to be offered - unless specified differently - is five students). Do not forget to include all the necessary information (and documents if requested) including writing a short statement of purpose. We will contact you afterwards to tell you if your application was successful and to discuss the further steps (including the deposit payment) with you.
Student experience
Life in Brno...




Travel to...

Vienna

Prague

Budapest
Contacts
Martin Glogar
summer school manager
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Erin Anna Smith
summer school manager
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