Bachelor in Czech for Foreigners

Palacký University Olomouc stands as one of the country's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. Named after the influential Czech theologian and reformer Jan Amos Comenius, the university has a legacy dating back to 1573. Palacký University is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and the holistic development of its students. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various fields, including humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and health sciences. Palacký University is recognized for its vibrant research environment, fostering innovation and collaboration. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a strong emphasis on internationalization, the university attracts students and scholars from around the globe. Palacký University Olomouc continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the Czech Republic and beyond, contributing to advancements in knowledge, culture, and society.

The study primarily aims at the mediation of language in its instrumental function. Besides practical language teaching, the study will primarily be focused on elementary theoretical instruction on the language system, on Czech literature, history and cultural background. The instruction will be carried out in English which is seen as a mediating language that can help student learn Czech more effectively and as a language of theoretical instruction. English communicational competence (it is supposed that English will not be students' mother tongue) will also be developed systematically with the aim to prepare students for their professional career in the area of international contacts. This programme can not be combined with other study programmes.