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Prague offered me the opportunity to not only take in breathtaking sights but to also assimilate into the culture. An up close and personal approach to living in the city provides an endless appreciation for the beauty and for the culture of the Czech Republic. Although the cobblestones wore down the soles of most of my shoes, the city itself more than made up for it.
— Julia Brook

Situated on seven hills and divided by the river Vltava, Prague is one of the oldest and most architecturally diverse cities in Central Europe. For six centuries it has remained nearly untouched by natural disaster or war, leaving intact stunning examples of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Art Nouveau architectural styles. Today, Prague's cobbled streets host communist-era cement block buildings alongside Baroque masterpieces. Communism has become another layer in the Czech past, sharing space in the nation's collective memory with its historical role as the keystone to Central Europe. This makes Prague the ideal location from which to explore the complex relationships and contradictions that comprise the history and culture of the region.

Dates/Academic Calendar

Student arrivals	June 14, 2010
Orientation and opening dinner	June 15, 2010
First day of classes	June 16, 2010
Exams	July 27 - 28, 2010
End of the program and closing dinner	July 28, 2010
Departures	July 29 - 30, 2010

Contact: Rita Koryan r-koryan@northwestern.edu 847.467.1152