Description
Prague resonates with the culture of Europe, past and present. Home to writers, artists, and musicians including Kafka, Mucha, Kundera, Mozart, Dvorák, and Smetana, Pragues many cafés, art galleries, music festivals, and theatres draw international performances and audiences. The NYU in Prague academic center is located in two 15th-century buildings only steps from the Old Town Square, considered the heart of the city, where some of the finest examples of Prague's architectural accomplishments, including Gothic, Renaissance, and baroque with art nouveau styles, can be observed. The NYU in Prague curriculum introduces students to the historical, political, social, and cultural heritage of the Czech Republic, helps them understand its role in a changing Europe, and appreciate the complex economic and political issues influencing the relationship between Eastern and Western Europe. All courses are taught in English, and students also have the opportunity to take language courses in Czech, German, Polish, or Russian.