WELCOME TO CHARLES UNIVERSITY IN PRAGUE – FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (FSV UK)

• the most prestigious Czech university established in 1348

• ranked #3 in Central and Eastern Europe according to the recent Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

• ranked in top1,5 % universities worldwide

• more than 50 000 students of diverse fields ranging from medicine to theology

• 17 faculties

Charles University in Prague

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Prague• Czech capital of 1.2 mil. inhabitants• over 1100 years of cultural and architectural

heritage (protected by UNESCO)• one of the most attractive and most visited cities in

Europe

Infrastructure• numerous sports and cultural facilities• well-connected with a large international airport• dense public transport network

Charles University in Prague

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• Faculty of Social Sciences – second youngest faculty of Charles University

• 25 years old, founded in 1990

• total 4000 students, out of which 700 international students

• highest international mobility participation rates of all faculties at Charles University

Faculty of Social Sciences

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Five Institutes:• Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism

• Institute of Economic Studies

• Institute of International Studies

• Institute of Political Studies

• Institute of Sociology

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• classes in four buildings

– Opletalova– Hollar– Jinonice– Rytířská 31 (only classes in West European Studies)

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HOLLAR

JINONICE

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Department of European Studies

RYTÍŘSKÁ 31

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• located at Hollar building

Beáta Tomečková – incoming students Erasmus coordinator • email: incoming@fsv.cuni.cz• tel.: (420) 222 112 273 •email conference of the International Office – you will be informed about changes of class times, additional classes, building closures, public holidays announcements, etc.

International Office at FSV UK

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Office hours• Monday 13.30 - 16.30 • Tuesday 9.00 – 11.00 • Wednesday 13.30 – 15.30• Thursday closed all day• Friday 9.00 – 11.00

PLEASE, COME DURING OFFICE HOURS

Outside office hours by prior appointment only

International Office at FSV UK

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GETTING STARTED AT FSV UK

• Plan for this week (February 8-14) Registration Monday (bilateral, interfaculty agreements, CEEPUS) Registration Tuesday (Erasmus students) - groups of 20 Students (please find your name on the list) - bring your passport/official ID!

• Site visits organized by the International Club of Charles University

10am and 10.45am in Jinonice building Thursday February 11th

Please Book in Advance online: http://www.ic-cuni.cz/

• Social Program with International Club

Site Visits + Registration

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University ID Card

Free of charge Replacement 200 CZK

190 CZK, Replacement 390 CZK

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University ID Card

Always carry your coupon with your card in the plastic wallet – otherwise invalid Put the number under the photo

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• Public Transport

• Libraries

• Computers and Passwords

• Using Notebooks

• Printing

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• Public Transport - Students under 26 – cut-price travel passes - Students above 26 – Opencard - Ticket inspection

• Libraries • Computers and Passwords • Using Notebooks• Printing

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• Public Transport

• Libraries - Hollar, Opletalova and Jinonice - registration free of charge - use of other libraries of Charles University faculties - in-house and outside loans - other libraries in Prague (Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague Municipal Library, National Library in the Klementinum)

• Computers and Passwords• Using Notebooks• Printing

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• Public Transport • Libraries

• Computers and Passwords - Change your password (within 5 days) at http://www.ldap.cuni.cz - CAS (Charles University Authentication Service) - online registration system – SIS (Student Information System)

• Using Notebooks• Printing

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• Public Transport • Libraries• Computers and Passwords

• Using Notebooks – 2 Wi-Fi Networks Available - free access - FSV OPEN - Eduroam - http://uvt.cuni.cz/UVTENG-20.html

- you need a password first

• Printing

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• Public Transport • Libraries• Computers and Passwords• Using Notebooks

• Printing - printers available in all computer labs and libraries - small charge for printing

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• Czech Language Courses

• Registration for Classes

• Class Codes and Location of Classes

• Exams

• Transcript of Records

• Study Regulations, Plagiarism

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•Czech Language Courses• classes from beginner to upper intermediate level• JLB100 to JLB102 in Student Information System (SIS)• questions - send e-mail to frantesova@fsv.cuni.cz• cost 4800 CZK – payable at Cash desk in Hollar (room No.7) (deadline February 29, 2016)

• Registration for Classes•Class Codes and Location of Classes •Exams•Transcript of Records•Study Regulations, Plagiarism

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• Czech Language Courses

• Registration for classes • Online SIS (Student Information System)

https://is.cuni.cz/studium• Opened from Wednesday 10 February, 10am until Monday

29 February, 2pm• minimum 3 Classes – maximum 6 classes/30 ECTS• Bachelor vs Master level courses

• Class Codes and Location of Classes• Exams• Transcript of Records • Study Regulations, Plagiarism

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• Czech Language Courses• Registration for Classes

• Class Codes and Class Location - e.g. JLB100 – J = FSV UK, L = Language, B = Bachelor - Click on Course => Schedule => O601 or J3015

O = Opletalova, J = Jinonice, H = Hollar + Room No.

• Exams• Transcript of Records • Study Regulations, Plagiarism

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• Czech Language Courses• Registration for Classes• Class Codes and Location of Classes

• Exams - registration online through SIS (Student Information System) - graded and non-graded classes (credit only) - grading system

http://intraneteng.fsv.cuni.cz/FSVINTEN-105-version1-updated_interpretation_of_regu.pdf

• Transcript of Records• Study Regulations, Plagiarism

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• Czech Language Courses• Registration for Classes• Class Codes and Location of Classes • Exams

• Transcript of Records - lists subjects and grades - provided upon request (not automatically) - exams at other Charles University faculties

• Study Regulations, Plagiarism

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• Czech Language Courses• Registering for Classes• Class Codes and Location of Classes• Exams• Transcript of Records

• Study Regulations, Plagiarism - rules and regulations available on our Website - Intranet http://intraneteng.fsv.cuni.cz/FSVINTEN-20.html - always acknowledge your sources! - punishment – failing the class, disciplinary hearing, report to the home university

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Immigration Police - all students are obliged to register with the Immigration Office

• EU/EFTA - within 30 days of arrival• Non-EU citizens - within 3 days of arrival

Security• Prague is relatively safe but beware of petty theft and pickpockets• Prague taxi drivers are not known for their honesty

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• make sure you know when and where to come for registration

• bring your passport or some other ID with you

• bring papers you need to confirm for your home university

• read your e-mails – only way for us how to reach you quickly

• share the information from our e-mails with your colleagues who have no internet access for now

• if you change your address – please let us know immediately

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Thank you for your attention!Questions?