Study programmes
Central European Studies
Study program:
Central European Studies
SP code:
N0231A090071
Study form:
full-time
Study type:
Master's (post-Bachelor)
Standard duration of study in years:
2
Language of instruction:
Czech
Title:
Mgr.
Title:
No
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SP name in English:
Central European Studies
SP name in Latin:
Europae mediae studia
SP profile:
academically oriented
SP characteristics
This programme is conceived as language and culture studies focusing on the Visegrád Four
countries, and the Romani people in Central Europe. The programme offers specialization in Hungarian, Polish, Romani and Slovak studies, depending on the student’s individual choice. All students obtain knowledge of the variability of the chosen language and knowledge of the contemporary literature and culture. In addition, the programme enables the acquisition of practical language skills in the chosen language at C1–C2 level (according to the CEFR). Students studying only this programme acquire theoretical background and practical skills in translation between Czech and the chosen language, and also language skills in another language (to be selected out of contact and minority languages of Central Europe offered) at the A2–B1 level (according to the CEFR). Students are, therefore, equipped with a combination of factual, theoretical, analytical and language knowledge, applicable in a number of professional fields.
countries, and the Romani people in Central Europe. The programme offers specialization in Hungarian, Polish, Romani and Slovak studies, depending on the student’s individual choice. All students obtain knowledge of the variability of the chosen language and knowledge of the contemporary literature and culture. In addition, the programme enables the acquisition of practical language skills in the chosen language at C1–C2 level (according to the CEFR). Students studying only this programme acquire theoretical background and practical skills in translation between Czech and the chosen language, and also language skills in another language (to be selected out of contact and minority languages of Central Europe offered) at the A2–B1 level (according to the CEFR). Students are, therefore, equipped with a combination of factual, theoretical, analytical and language knowledge, applicable in a number of professional fields.
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Graduate profile for the public:
Hungarian Studies: Graduates possess a language competence in Hungarian at C1–C2 level (according to the CEFR) and theoretical knowledge of the variability of the Hungarian language, are well versed in Hungarian literature, and are able to integrate their competences and Hungary-related knowledge when processing and critically evaluating information. They have a theoretical background in translation and interpretation and are able to translate between Hungarian and Czech. They are knowledgeable in the current trends in Hungarian studies and have a command of another Central European language at least at the A2 level (according to the CEFR). Graduates are, therefore, prepared for the needs of various professional fields, such as cultural and social activities, media, education, civil society and consulting for commercial as well as non-profit organizations.
Polish Studies: Graduates possess a language competence in Polish at C2 level (according to the CEFR) and theoretical knowledge of the variability of the Polish language, are well versed in Polish literature, and are able to integrate their competences and Poland-related knowledge when processing and critically evaluating information. They have a theoretical background in translation and interpretation and are able to translate between Polish and Czech. They are knowledgeable in the current trends in Polish studies and have a command of another Central European language at least at the A2 level (according to the CEFR). Graduates are, therefore, prepared for the needs of various professional fields, such as cultural and social activities, media, education, civil society and consulting for commercial as well as non-profit organizations.
Romani Studies: Graduates possess a language competence in North Central Romani at C2 level (according to the CEFR) and theoretical knowledge of the variability of Romani language, they are well versed in the history of Romani people in Czechoslovakia, Romani culture, literature and anthropology, and they are able to integrate these competences and knowledge when processing and critically evaluating information. They have theoretical background in the methodology of field research and are able to translate between North Central Romani and Czech. They have a command of Vlax Romani dialect and another Central European language at least at the A2 level (according to the CEFR). Graduates are, therefore, prepared for the purposes of various professional fields, such as cultural and social activities, media, education, civil society and consulting for commercial as well as non-profit organizations.
Slovak Studies: Graduates possess a language competence in Slovak at C2 level (according to the CEFR) and theoretical knowledge of the variability of Slovak language, they are well versed in Slovak culture, literature and history, and they are able to integrate these competences and knowledge when processing and critically evaluating information. They have theoretical background in tranlation and interpretation and are able to translate between Slovak and Czech. They are knowledgeable in Czech-Slovak relations and according to their choice they might have a command of another Central European language at least at the A2 level (according to the CEFR). Graduates are, therefore, prepared for the purposes of various professional fields, such as cultural and social activities, media, education, civil society and consulting for commercial as well as non-profit organizations.
Polish Studies: Graduates possess a language competence in Polish at C2 level (according to the CEFR) and theoretical knowledge of the variability of the Polish language, are well versed in Polish literature, and are able to integrate their competences and Poland-related knowledge when processing and critically evaluating information. They have a theoretical background in translation and interpretation and are able to translate between Polish and Czech. They are knowledgeable in the current trends in Polish studies and have a command of another Central European language at least at the A2 level (according to the CEFR). Graduates are, therefore, prepared for the needs of various professional fields, such as cultural and social activities, media, education, civil society and consulting for commercial as well as non-profit organizations.
Romani Studies: Graduates possess a language competence in North Central Romani at C2 level (according to the CEFR) and theoretical knowledge of the variability of Romani language, they are well versed in the history of Romani people in Czechoslovakia, Romani culture, literature and anthropology, and they are able to integrate these competences and knowledge when processing and critically evaluating information. They have theoretical background in the methodology of field research and are able to translate between North Central Romani and Czech. They have a command of Vlax Romani dialect and another Central European language at least at the A2 level (according to the CEFR). Graduates are, therefore, prepared for the purposes of various professional fields, such as cultural and social activities, media, education, civil society and consulting for commercial as well as non-profit organizations.
Slovak Studies: Graduates possess a language competence in Slovak at C2 level (according to the CEFR) and theoretical knowledge of the variability of Slovak language, they are well versed in Slovak culture, literature and history, and they are able to integrate these competences and knowledge when processing and critically evaluating information. They have theoretical background in tranlation and interpretation and are able to translate between Slovak and Czech. They are knowledgeable in Czech-Slovak relations and according to their choice they might have a command of another Central European language at least at the A2 level (according to the CEFR). Graduates are, therefore, prepared for the purposes of various professional fields, such as cultural and social activities, media, education, civil society and consulting for commercial as well as non-profit organizations.
Related accreditations
No related accreditations have been found
Teaching provided by
Faculty:
- Faculty of Arts (FF) https://www.ff.cuni.cz
Cooperating institutions:
No
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Foreign university joint diploma type:
No
External department:
No
Classification
Area of education:
- Philology
SP structure
Specialisation:
Double-curriculum study:
Yes
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Specialisation name in English:
- Hungarian Studies
- Polish Studies
- Romani Studies
- Slovak Studies
Specialisation name in Latin:
- Studia Hungarica
- Studia Polonica
- Philologia Romica
- Philologia Slovaca
Data for persons with disabilities
Contact person for persons with disability:
PhDr. David Čáp, Ph.D.
Web page for persons with disability:
Further information about the study of persons with disability:
Personal provision
Garant SP:
- doc. Simona Kolmanová, Ph.D.
Study plans
Středoevropská studia:
Středoevropská studia: polonistika NMgr2 (od 2021)
Středoevropská studia: slovakistika NMgr2 (od 2021)
Středoevropská studia: romistika NMgr2 (od 2021)
Středoevropská studia: maďarská studia NMgr2 (od 2021)
Plans according to accreditation:
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Romani Studies (for combination)
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Romani Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Polish Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: associated study plan (minor) with specialization Polish Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Hungarian Studies (for combination)
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: associated study plan (minor) with specialization Romani Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Polish Studies (for combination)
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: main study plan (maior) with specialization Hungarian Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: main study plan (maior) with specialization Polish Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Slovak Studies (for combination)
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Hungarian Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Slovak Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: associated study plan (minor) with specialization Slovak Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: associated study plan (minor) with specialization Hungarian Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: main study plan (maior) with specialization Slovak Studies
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: main study plan (maior) with specialization Romani Studies
Instruction
Admission procedure requirements:
Can be studied in combination
No combinations have been found
