The course helps students gain a broad overview of the Czech culture and history and discover how major historical events still affect us today. Revealing the stories behind may encourage to take a second look and see new perspectives on how culture has interacted with politics and society. The course is structured around modular themes, including key milestones, eras, and personalities, running from architecture and technology to arts and customs. By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge and basic facts in the international context. • Describe and illustrate examples of significant historical milestones and gems. • Analyze and appraise the Czech culture in context. The course is primarily designed for non-Czech students.

Pro-active approach in class

Presenting 1) infographics and 2) a digital story on a selected Czech cultural and historical event or personality

R: Jezkova, A.: 77 Prague Legends, ISBN: 80-7252-139-X

R: Cerny, M.: 111Places in Prague you Shouldn´t Miss, ISBN 3740801441

R: In Search of Intercultural Understanding, Schmidt, P, 2007

A: When cultures collide, Lewis R, 2005

A: Intercultural Business Communication, Gibson, R., 2012

A: Rubeš, J.: Honest guide: Prague (online series)

1. Introduction – across cultures, cultural artifacts

2. Discovering the Czech Republic in a nutshell

3. Czech culture, comparing culture types and values

4. The art of being Czech: Knowledge, associations, and stereotypes

5. Stories behind Czech history 1

6. Landscape and architecture, features and parallels

7. Medieval lifestyle

8. Industries and society

9. Stories behind Czech history 2

10. Modern times

11. Famous personalities, Czech culture to the world

12. Czechia and UNESCO heritage sites

13. Insights: Digital storytelling

14. Revision and reflection