Top Preparatory Year Programs in Humanities Studies

Easton Country Day School’s (ECDS) High School program strives to develop well-rounded students capable of performing at the most competitive universities.

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The Academy Year program is ideal for high school graduates who are exploring possibilities of further study at university, or who wish to try out undergraduate studies in the humanities through English in Bard College Berlin's international environment. Academy Year students take part in the first-year core curriculum along with incoming BA students.

Besides this core program which provides fundamental knowledge of the key intellectual movements and works that founded the disciplines of the humanities, the Academy Year also includes a wide range of elective courses in literature and the arts, politics and the social sciences, and film and the practicing arts. Academy Year students may also pursue language study in German from beginner to advanced level. Academy Year students are full members of Bard College Berlin's academic community and take part in its extra-curricular clubs and societies as well as the public lecture series. ... [-]

The Department of Modern Languages affiliated to the Faculty of Letters, History, and Theology has the mission to offer students a high standard education in the field of foreign languages and works of literature. The new international criteria of evaluation of study programmes, as well as the new requirements of the job market, determined the implementation of innovative, more dynamic and pragmatic, educational strategies. The Department of Modern Languages also aims at achieving academic excellence and an enhanced international visibility. All faculty members are actively involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate students for a foundation understanding of a broad range of disciplines followed by the opportunity for in-depth study in a chosen area.... [-]

Provides a one academic year full-time Pre-University Program for non-Russian speakers as a combination of all aspects of Russian language (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar) as well as some components of Russian History and Social Science. The Program makes 1,080 hours total with the priority given to the Russian language.

The Program is designed and offered to foreign nationals who want to get ready to enroll for any majors and professional programs at Pyatigorsk State University. No entrance exams are envisaged for applicants for the Program.

The Preparatory Department welcomes not only degree-seeking applicants aimed at further professional higher education in Russian institutions but also foreign nationals interested to improve and polish their Russian skills to a higher level and obtain State Certificate of Russian as Foreign Language (TORFL) that may be essential for their professional career.... [-]

In the preparation course for studying bachelor degree in Czech for Foreigners (within the studying field Philology) we offer for students morning lessons focused on the current Czech language at the appropriate level according to CEFR and in accordance with the requirements for entrance exams. Basic preparation of linguistic, literary, historical, sociocultural and sociogeographic studies takes place in the form of afternoon interactive workshops. The content of teaching in seminars is adapted to the specific requirements of the university entrance examinations in the given field. Teachers from Czech departments of higher education universities will lecture all courses and workshops. Students acquire knowledge of the Czech environment through regular cultural activities. Every Wednesday afternoon, we offer an active cultural program which focuses on literature, film, art and music. Additionally, student participate in favorable educational walking tours with expert guides. Richly stocked library is available to students daily. Students may borrow literature required for the entrance examinations in the given field in the Czech language (e.g. grammar books of the Czech language, dictionaries, basic linguistic literature and manuals on the theory and history of literature, Czech textbooks, Czech fiction, audio / video materials). Student may take advantage of available individual consultations. The total number of lessons per week is 35 (out of which 25 lessons of Czech language in the First semestre and 20 lessons of Czech language in the Second semestre). Detailed information on the number of special courses can be found in the table below.... [-]

Do you have a Bachelor's degree and would like to continue your studies in the Czech Republic? Register for one of our courses in Prague-Krystal!

Students will study the Czech language intensively, before bringing in the specialist subject knowledge for Humanities.

The winter semester is predominantly dedicated to the study of the Czech language. In this course students will acquire basic communicative skills and a level of Czech grammar appropriate to everyday situations. A large emphasis is placed upon written comprehension and the ability to express oneself independently.

From the fourth month of the course students will begin learning the terminology necessary for the study of the humanities (e.g. reading and analysing academic texts). In the summer semester students attend a preparatory seminar for the university entrance exams and also attend subject lectures at university.... [-]