Academic Culture Courses taught in the program are country- and region specific. Class size ranges from a minimum enrollment of five to a maximum enrollment of 30 students per course. While lecturing still tends to prevail as the most common teaching method, discussions and questions are welcomed by most professors. Additionally, some instructors use videos, slides, and field trips throughout the semester as teaching aids. Area studies courses are worth a recommended three semester credits while the Czech language course is worth a recommended four semester credits.
Courses meet twice per week for one hour and a half or are held once per week for three hours.
Attendance is mandatory and together with class participation, is factored into the final grade for many of the program courses.