Global Studies 270: Contemporary Europe Short Term Program to Berlin & Prague
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TENTATIVE TRAVEL ITINERARY
Global Studies 270: Contemporary Europe
Short Term Program to Berlin & Prague
May Intensive 2018
Bentley Pre-Travel Sessions (locations TBA)
20 February (2-3:20) & 20 March (2-3:20)
10 April (2-3:20 and 6:30-9:00)
Travel Dates: 13-25 May 2018
Prof Deichmann’s cell: 603.321.8700
Prof Deichmann’s Bentley office: 781.891.2745
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DATE TIME ACTIVITY COMMENTS/ETC.
20 February Activity Pre-Session I Course Introduction
Period
20 March Activity Pre-Session II Travel Preparation, Quiz
Period
10 April Activity Pre-Session III Quiz, Paper Topics,
Period & Films & Discussion,
6:30- 9:00 Q&A.
13 May (Su) 4:00 PM Meet at Logan airport at the TAP Portugal If you need a ride, call
Trailboss: check-in counter Ultimate Livery
TBD (781) 891-5398
6:20 TP 218 Depart BOS to Lisbon (LIS) Arrive BOSTON LISBON
5.50AM
14 May (M) 9.10 TP 538 Depart LIS to Berlin (TXL) LISBON BERLIN
Trailboss:
TBD
13.40 Arrive in Berlin! Collect luggage, S-Bahn to
City Center
16.30 Check in at Hotel Hotel Ibis Hauptbahnhof
(U-Bahn station “Stadtmitte”) (six nights)
18.00 Meet in Lobby for walk to Gendarmenmarkt
(view French and German cathedrals; then
typical German cuisine GM1
20.00 Berlin Sights via City Bus Preview of city’s
highlights
22.00 Dismissal; optional exploration in Groups
15 May (Tu) 8.00 Frűhstűck, Discussion: First Impressions Berlin Basics
Trailboss: by public transit and foot:
TBD wear comfortable shoes!
8.50 Meet in Lobby to walk to Checkpoint Introduction to Berlin
Charlie Museum
10.30 Topographie des Terrors (Topography of
Terror, Hitler’s Bunker)
13.00 Light lunch (individual) at Brandenburg
Gate
14.00 Foot tour of Central Berlin, ending at
Alexanderplatz
Urban models at Senatsverwaltung für Professor Christof Ellger,
Stadtentwicklung Gesellschaft fűr
http://www.stadtentwicklung.berlin.de/plane Erdkunde zu Berlin
n/stadtmodelle/index_en.sht www.gfe-berlin.de
49-178-4151135
christof.ellger@gfe-
berlin.de
18.00 German Group Dinner with Prof. Ellger, Mittmann’s near
GM2 Jannowitzbrűcke U-bahn
www.mittmanns.de
20.00ish Dismissal to pursue own interests
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16 May (W) 8.30 Frűhstűck! Language Quiz! Business casual, bring
Trailboss: passport!
TBD
9.30 Leave for Reichstag
10.30 Visit of Reichstag (German Parliament)- — Melanie Paeschke
PASSPORT REQUIRED! 49 30 – 227 31269
12.00 Light Group Lunch in Tiergarten GM3
Afternoo Free time to visit Museum of Choice Museum Assignment
n (Prof & trail boss make run for show tickets)
After that Free time to pursue own interests!
18.00 Meet in front of Berliner Dom (Berlin
Cathedral) to discuss museums; dismissal for
free time!
17 May (Th) 8.00 Frűhstűck, Quick Quiz. “Holocaust Day”
Trailboss: wear comfortable shoes!
TBD
8.00 Take S6 north to Oranienburg
9.30 Tour Sachsenhausen Concentration
Camp/Museum
14.00 Buy snack for train; Return to Berlin
15.30 Two options after the camp: retail therapy in
Kaufhof des Westens (Europe’s largest
department story) or visit zoo (own
expense).
18.00
19.30 Variety show at Friedrichstadtpalast Friedrichstraße 107
http://www.friedrichstadtpalast.de 10117 Berlin Mitte
18 May (F) 8.00 Frűhstűck, Discussion, Quiz Final Day in Berlin
Trailboss:
TBD
9.00 Meet in Hotel Lobby
10.00 Visit Transparency International: TI (Level 5)
Americas and Private Sector Departments Alt-Moabit 96D
www.transparency.org - 10559 Berlin
12.00 Take U-Bahn to Olympic Stadion, site of
1936 Summer Olympics, main host of World
Cup ‘06.
15.00 Charlottenburg Palace
18.00 Group Dinner: GM4 Ja Nlko Ja (Greek)
restaurant at Budapester
Strasse 13
19.30 Dismissal; last free time in Berlin! Pack bags for early
departure
19 May (Sa) 9.00 Meet in Lobby to take S-Bahn to Potsdam Potsdam Excursion
Trailboss:
TBD
10.30 Visit Sanssouci Palace, Home of Frederick Rent Bikes
the Great, King of Prussia
13.00 Group Lunch in Potsdam GM5
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14.00 Bike exploration of Palace Gardens
continues*
17.30est’d Return to Berlin via S-Bahn
20 May (Su) 7.00 Frűhstűck, bring bags to lobby, pay any
Trailboss: individual room charges by 7.30
TBD
8.30 U-bahn to Hauptbahnhof (Main station) Purchase sandwiches for
train.
9.30 Train Berlin Prague
14.00 Czech in at hotel, change clothes if you Hotel Ibis Wenceslas
wish. Put on comfortable walking shoes! Square
15.00 Depart hotel for foot exploration of Prague: Introduction to Prague!
Old Town Square, City Hall view,
Astronomical Clock, walk to Charles Bridge,
storm Prague castle, St. Vitas Cathedral.
19.00 Welcome Dinner in Malastranska, Na Klárově Restaurant
traditional Czech cuisine (with Marketa klarov@colny.cz
Cahlikova, our local coordinator). GM6 +420 257 531 754
20.30 In small groups, students should
“Get Lost in Prague”
21 May (M) 8.00 Snídaniě, Discussion, Language Quiz “University Day”
Trailboss: (Re-joined by Marketa)
TBD
9.30- Lecture at Charles University: "EU - USA: Professor Tomas Cahlík
11:00 differences and similarities" 26 Oplatalova 314
+420 2 221 123 09
11.30 Group Lunch in student café GM7
14.00 Living Lecture on “New Town” of Prague: Meet at Albertov 6
Prof. Luděk Sýkora, Urban Geographer
Charles University-
16.00 Visit Prague Television Tower in Ziźkov*
18.00 Group Dinner GM8
22 May (Tu) 7.30 Snídaniě: Discussion, Language Quiz Excursion to Plzen
Trailboss:
TBD
8.00 Depart hotel for Bus Excursion to Western Pack water & snacks;
sharp Bohemia dress to walk/hike!
9.30 General George Marshall Museum in Plzen Guest guide: Prof. Tomas
http://www.patton- Cahlik (Charles
memorial.cz/en/museum/ Univerity)
12.15 Brewery Tour/Company Visit U Prazdroje 7
www.prazdroj.cz (Eva Krcmova) 304 97 Plzeň, Czechia
13.30 Group “Linner” at Plzen Restaurant GM9
17.30 Visit to Karlstejn (castle)
, 20.00ish Return to Prague; dinner at own expense
23 May (W) 8.00 Snídaniě, Discussion, Language Quiz Organization Visits
Trailboss: (business casual dress)
TBD
10.00 CzechInvest meeting Stepanska 15
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Lucie Votavova (+420) 296 342 495
Information and Marketing Specialist
Phone: +420 296 342 414
E-mail: lucie.votavova@czechinvest.org
www.czechinvest.org
12.00 Group Lunch in Czech Restaurant GM10
13.50 Directors Meeting at Radio Free Larisa Balanovskaya
Europe/Radio Liberty Broadcasting Outreach Coordinator
Headquarters, Vinohradska 159a- Communication Division
http://www.rferl.org/section/Visit+Us/779
.html Note: Green Metro to Zelivskeho;
office is on Vinohradska Str 159a behind the
Dorinth Hotel.
Evening Meet at Old Town Square; Group Dinner www.paraplavba.cz
Cruise on the Vltava River* GM11 (weather
permitting- rain date is tomorrow!)
24 May (Th) 9.00 Snídaniě, Discussion of the Day Final Day in Prague!
Trailboss:
TBD
10:00 Discretionary museum time (your choice)
12.30 Meet at Letna Park metronome (bring your
own lunch); discussion of your Museum
Visits with the class (5-10mins each)
14.00 Four hours of free time to work in groups,
shop, catch what you might have missed.
18.00 Meet at Old Town Square; Farewell Dinner www.paraplavba.cz
(*Cruise on Vltava River rain date;
otherwise, traditional Czech restaurant)
GM12
Evening Prepare your bags for early departure!
25 May (F) 3.30 Bags at lobby, check out Return home!
Trailboss:
TBD
4.00 Depart Hotel in shuttle PRAGUE BOSTON
6.30 TP1307 PRGLIS (arrives 8.30)
10.45 TP 217 LISBOS (arrives 1:20PM)
*weather permitting. Please understand that all activities are subject to change as conditions warrant.
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Berlin Metro Map:
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Prague Metro & Trams
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