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Social Change in Czech Republic
Semester with CEA CAPA & Charles University Program
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: 1/27/25 - 5/21/25
Social Change in Czech Republic
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Charles University
Location: Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Primary Subject Area: Sociology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: CUFA SOC 354
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 52
DESCRIPTION
The aim of the course is to overview social change in the Czech Republic. After a short introduction to the historical and social development (1918-1989) and basic comparison to other CEE countries, the course focuses on basic perspectives on social change ("shock therapy vs. gradualism") and then deals with the changes in economic and social structure and political attitudes in general. To provide a deeper insight into the development, the transformation of housing and higher education system is presented in detail. The seminars consist of discussing short texts or relevant topics (covered in lectures), watching documentaries and presentations of students. However, the main output is a paper that students have to develop and write on a topic of their choice. Depending on the availability, relevant cultural events (i.e. exhibitions) are included as well.