SUMMER SCHOOL OF THE SLOVAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Target Group:
everybody who is interested in the Slovak language and a closer knowledge on Slovakia;
compatriots with their roots in Slovakia, who wish to learn the language and the country of their forefathers.
Goal of the Summer School:
Summer of the Slovak Language and Culture is the part of the International Summer Language School Slovakia (ISLSS).
It is aimed at basic understanding or improving Slovak language skills and at discovering Slovakia - a beautiful country in the heart of Europe, its history and present.
Programme:
Intensive Slovak language study includes:
30 lessons per week, i.e. 6 lessons a day
scheduled 9:00 - 12:15 and 13:30 - 15:00
(language lessons, conversation lessons, lessons in multimedia language labs, lectures on present Slovakia and other interesting and attractive forms of language teaching)
participants are placed into study groups according to their Slovak language proficiency - elementary, lower-intermediate, upper-intermediate
after completing the course participants receive a confirmation on participation in the course
after completing the Summer School participants have the possibility to pass an examination assessing their Slovak language proficiency and receive certificate on Slovak language proficiency - level B1, B2 or C1
SUMMER SCHOOL OF THE SLOVAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2011
1. CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE AND ACADEMIC PREPARATION
PAN EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY
Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Are you interested in discovering Slovakia –
– a beautiful country in the heart of Europe ?
Do you wish to understand the language of your forefathers or
colleagues at work or Slovak relatives of your boy/girlfriend?
Are you looking for wonderful holidays in an international community?
Enjoy summer in Bratislava with us - join our
WHEN: July 4 – 22, 2011 (or July 4 – 15, 2011 just a 2-week course)
WHERE: Bratislava – Petržalka, Tematínska 10 (nearby the lake)
PROGRAMME:
■ Intensive Slovak language study - 30 lessons per week
(Language lessons, conversation lessons, lessons in multimedia language labs,
series of lectures on present Slovakia and other attractive forms of language teaching)
■ Social and cultural programme
▪ cultural events
▪ Slovak folk traditions
▪ presentation and practice of folk songs and dances
▪ guided tours in Bratislava and its surroundings
▪ 2-day trip around Slovakia
CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION: July 20 – 21, 2011
Participants may take an exam assessing their Slovak language proficiency
and receive a certificate – levels B1, B2 or C1. Examination fee is in amount
of € 40.
PARTICIPATION FEES: € 480 (or € 350 for 2-weeks)
€ 50 - registration (non-refundable)
Costs for trips, entrance fees to museums, public transport etc. as well as
travel expenses and insurance are not included.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2011
On-line enrolment and more information at: www.uninova.sk/clap
Address: Tematínska 10, 851 05 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Tel.: ++421 2 6353 3147; Fax: ++421 2 6353 3149, e-mail: clap@uninova.sk
2. ACCOMMODATION
Summer School participants can book accommodation in the premises of our partners for special rates:
1/ INCHEBA Hotel *** or *
Address: Viedenská cesta 3-7
Bratislava-Petržalka
The hotel is situated in the Congress and Exhibition Centre INCHEBA on the bank of the River
Danube – opposite the historical centre (across the river) and not far away from the Summer school
venue (about 10 - 15 minutes’ journey).
There will be a shuttle bus service taking participants from the hotel to CLAP in the morning (under the
condition of at least 5 accommodated persons).
Detailed information on the hotel can be found at http://www.incheba.sk/services/hotel_EN/669
Option A/ Hotel INCHEBA ***
▪single and double rooms with a bathroom (WC and bath), satellite TV, radio, telephone,
a free connection to the Internet
Price for a single room per night: € 32*
Price for a double room per night: € 43*
Option B/ Hotel INCHEBA *
▪ two double rooms form a unit with shared bathroom and toilet; radio, telephone
Price for a double room per night: € 24*
2/ Student dormitory – Hostel STAROHÁJSKA
Address: Starohájska 8
Bratislava - Petržalka
Dormitory is situated in Petržalka (next to the horse-racing area) with good transport connections both
to the Summer School venue (ca 5 – 7 min. and the city centre (ca 10 – 15 min.).
▪ two rooms (1/1 +1/3) form a unit with shared bathroom and toilet; a kitchenette on each floor
Price for students: € 3.65/night/person; for other participants: € 6.30*/night/person.
(Prices valid in 2010. Prices for summer 2011 will be fixed by dormitory in June 2011.)
*A tourist tax in amount € 1.65 per day per person is not included
Attention: Book the chosen option and send it including your payment card
details by e-mail to clap@uninova.sk or by fax to No. ++421 2 6353 3149.
Do it as soon as possible – the number of places is limited!
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING DEADLINE: June 3, 2011
CANCELLATION POLICY: Confirmed reservation can be cancelled without any cancellation fee no
later than June 19, 2011.
BOARD
Breakfast: at INCHEBA Hotel - a buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant - € 6.65/person
Lunch: at the Summer School venue in cafeteria with an offer of:
▪ 2 daily menus for € 2.95 and
▪ a choice from dishes upon order (À la minute) for 3.15
Dinner: on your own – a variety of restaurants, café, pubs, pizzeria in the downtown of
Bratislava or at the INCHEBA Hotel
Address: Tematínska 10, 851 05 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Tel.: ++421 2 6353 3147; Fax: ++421 2 6353 3149, e-mail: clap@uninova.sk