Dear Friends:

Please find enclosed the application forms for this summer's Czech Language Courses in Dobruska, Czech Republic, which will take place from July 30 until August 26, 2004.

Please note that there are two separate application forms - the FIRST FORM is for those who are applying for their expenses (related to the course, excluding travel to and from the Czech Republic) to be covered by the Czech Republic. (The second form is meant for those who are ready to pay all of the fees and travel costs covering their trip to the Czech Republic and back). Please be advised that very few people are admitted to the courses as paid for by the Czech government. Therefore, applicants should decide before submitting their final applications whether or not they would like to apply for the self-payers' course, as well (the second form).

* * Only those who are of Czech origin and at the same time actively assist Czech American organizations and societies to preserve and promote Czech language and culture, and whose language skills will in the future contribute to the activities of these societies, are eligible to apply for the fully covered version of the course. * *

Applications for the fully covered version of the course should be mailed back to the Czech Embassy in Washington, D.C.:

Embassy of the Czech Republic ATTN: Dobruska Language Courses 3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW Washington, DC 20008

The deadline for the applications to reach the Embassy is March 20, 2004.

Unfortunately, forms received after this date will not be considered. Due to the large number of applicants, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

Should you need any further information on this course, please contact the Cultural Section of the Czech Embassy at tel. (202) 274-9127.

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The SECOND FORM is meant for those who are ready to pay all of the fees and travel costs covering their trip to the Czech Republic and back. The Dobruska Czech Language Course 2004 program is co-sponsored by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and thus a recommendation by an association of compatriots from abroad is required. This form (together with the instructions on payments provided in the English language) is also available on-line on the website www.ujop.cuni.cz

For more details and to send the completed forms, please contact www.ujop.cuni.cz and/or the following address:

Univerzita Karlova
Ustav jazykove a odborne pripravy
Studijni stredisko Dobruska
Solnicka 777
518 17 Dobruska
Czech Republic

Tel./Fax: + 420 494 623 001
Tel.: + 420 494 621 237
e-mail: ukdobruska@dkanet.cz

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For both versions of the course, lessons and hotel-type accommodation (rooms with two beds) are provided in the building of the Study Center (studijni stredisko). Meals will be served in the nearby restaurant; for those who prefer to make their meals themselves, a kitchen in the Center will be available. Participants will also enjoy extracurricular activities, such as visiting historical sites and folklore events etc., as well as experiencing the life of Czech people first-hand.

The minimum age for participation has been set at 18. Younger applicants will be accepted only when accompanied by an adult.

Please note that transportation to the Czech Republic is not covered for either course.

Important: US passport holders do not need a visa for stays in the Czech Republic of up to 90 days. Those who hold passports from other countries (except the Czech Republic, of course) should contact the Consular Section of the Czech Embassy for more information at tel. (202) 274-9100.

Thank you very much for your interest in the Czech issues.

Sincerely,
Ivo Broskevic

===== Ivo Broskevic

Cultural Section
Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

Tel.: 202.274.9127
Fax: 202.966.8540

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