Survival in the Czech Republic

Course guarantor:

Gabriela Achtenová

Lecturer:

Jan Bruthans, Vladimíra Dvořáková, Tomáš Evan, Oleg Fetisov, Irena Fialová, Patrik Horažďovský, Daniela Illnerová, Pavel Mašinda, Jan Řezníček, Radan Tomek, Daniel Žáček

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Synopsis:

Survival in the Czech Republic is a university-wide elective course for self-paying students of the first year of Bachelor or Master degree level of all parts of CTU.

The course supports international students in adapting to life in the Czech Republic by providing essential knowledge about administrative requirements, healthcare and insurance, transport, accommodation, culture, and everyday practical matters.

Course topics:

Healthcare, insurance

ELSA and CIPS

Study and Examination Regulations (SZŘ)

Leisure opportunities at CTU

Accommodation in the Czech Republic

Transport in the Czech Republic

Food, shopping

Community life

Realities and cultural differences

Employment, self-employment, business

History and politics of the Czech Republic

Culture

Visas

The course is completed with a credit (pass/fail) and grants 1 ECTS credit.

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Syllabus of lectures:

Lesson 1 | 25. 9. | Healthcare, Insurance List of contracted doctors, NGOs offering accompaniment to Czech-speaking doctors / doc. MUDr. Jan Bruthans, Ph.D., MBA (FBMI)

Lesson 2 | 2. 10. | ELSA and CIPS Options and services of ELSA and CIPS for self-paying students / Mgr. Lenka Oppová, Mgr. et Mgr. Jana Pechancová (ELSA + CIPS)

Lesson 3 | 9. 10. | Study and Examination Regulations Main legislation for students, credit system, jokers / doc. Dr. Ing. G. Achtenová (R)

Lesson 4 | 16. 10. | Leisure-time offer at CTU Student Union: Student clubs and activities, elective courses, EuroteQ / Kristián Pócsik (ÚTVS, students)

Lesson 5 | 23. 10. | Accommodation in the Czech Republic Renting, dormitories, canteens / Kateřina Pilná (MÚVS)

Lesson 6 | 30. 10. | Transportation in the Czech Republic Public and intercity transport, request stops, driving licenses / Ing. Patrik Horažďovský, Ph.D. (FD)

Lesson 7 | 6. 11. | Food, Shopping Halal and vegetarian food, lunch menus, restaurants, Czech cuisine / Oleg Fetisov, Ph.D., MBA (R)

Lesson 8 | 13. 11. | Community Life Municipal services, libraries, sports grounds / doc. Ing. Jan Řezníček, CSc. (FS)

Lesson 9 | 20. 11. | Realities and Cultural Differences Coping with differences, stereotypes, misunderstandings / PhDr. Ing. Tomáš Evan, Ph.D.; Ing. Daniela Illnerová (FIT)

Lesson 10 | 27. 11. | Employment, Self-Employment, Business DPP, DPČ, indefinite period, job opportunities / Ing. Radan Tomek, MSc., Ph.D. (FSv)

Lesson 11 | 4. 12. | History and Politics of the Czech Republic History and political development / prof. PhDr. Vladimíra Dvořáková, CSc. (MÚVS)

Lesson 12 | 11. 12. | Culture Architecture, Czech films, theatre / doc. Ing. arch. Irena Fialová (FA)

Lesson 13 | 18. 12. | Offer of the Institute of Physical Education and Sport: Opportunities for sports activities and recreation for students / PhDr. Daniel Žáček (ÚTVS)

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Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: