Czech is the language spoken by about 10 million citizens of the Czech Republic and another 2 million or so worldwide. Czech is a Slavic language from the West-Slavic group, which also includes Polish and Slovak. The Midwest and Great Plains regions of the United States is home to many Americans of Czech heritage.
The Czech Republic is located in the heart of Europe, between Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east, and Poland to the north. Its capital Prague, one of the jewels among European cities, is located on the Vltava River, which flows northward into the Elbe River. Prague is home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, Charles University.
Along with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and others, the Czech Republic joined the European Union in May, 2004. Czechs are particularly known for their brilliant art, architecture, literature, and theater, that expresses a strong national identity.
CZCH 104: Elementary Czech, 5 credits. First semester. Meets five hours per week. Development of basic skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
CZCH 108: Elementary Czech, 5 credits. Second semester. Meets five hours per week. Continuation of CZCH 104.
SLAV 505: Introduction to Czech Culture, 3 credits. Offered in conjunction with the Office of Study Abroad Winter Institute in “Theater and the Arts in Prague.” 18 hours of course work are completed on campus, beginning in late October. The remaining hours are completed in Prague during a 10-day trip in January. “Survival” Czech language is taught in this course. For more information, contact: Ms. Justine Hamilton, Justine@ku.edu
There is a regular Czech Table which meets during the academic year meets at 5 PM at Henry's on 8th St. between New Hampshire and Massachusetts Sts., Thursday
For more information on Czech at KU, contact:
Professor Edith Clowes
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
Office : 2140 Wescoe Hall
Phone : (785) 864-2359
E-Mail : eclowes (at) ku.edu
