Czech Language Courses
Given the rich Czech history in Blinn's service area, these Czech courses provide an important opportunity for many students to connect to their heritage.
CZEC Courses
Blinn is one of the few colleges in the State of Texas to offer Czech language classes for college credit and continuing education.
CZEC 1471: Beginning Czech I – Fall
CZEC 2371: Intermediate Czech I – Fall
CZEC 1472: Beginning Czech II – Spring
CZEC 2372: Intermediate Czech II – Spring
Conversational Czech Advanced – Fall and Spring
Caldwell resident embraces his heritage through online Czech classes and cultural immersion
Zach Zgabay wasn’t sure where to channel his desire to learn the Czech language. Then he saw a television segment featuring Dr. Becky Garlick, Executive Dean of the Blinn College-Schulenburg Campus.
“She was giving an interview about the Czech language classes offered by Blinn,” said Zgabay.
Fall 2026 Czech Language Courses
To register for fall 2026 courses, please call 979-743-5237.
CZEC 1471: Beginning Czech I
- Class Dates: August 24 to December 10, 2026
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday
- Time: 7:45 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Course Options: Available for both credit and non-credit students.
High School Students: If you want to take Czech as a dual credit course, please contact your school counselor.
High Schools: To offer Czech as a dual credit course, please reach out to Shannon Williford at shannon.williford@blinn.edu or call 979-209-8218.
Credit Students:
- Attendance is required at all class sessions.
- Must meet the testing and evaluation criteria outlined by the instructor.
- A textbook is required.
- Students must apply for admission to Blinn College to receive credit.
Non-Credit Students:
- Option to attend live online classes four mornings a week with credit students or watch recorded sessions.
- Flexible attendance; students can switch between live and recorded sessions as needed.
- A textbook is required.
- No testing is required.
CZEC 2371: Intermediate Czech I
- Class Dates: August 24 to December 10, 2026
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday
- Time: 8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Course Options: Available for both credit and non-credit students.
Credit Students:
- Attendance at all class sessions is required.
- Must meet the testing and evaluation criteria outlined by the instructor.
- A textbook is required.
- Students must apply for admission to Blinn College to receive credit.
Non-Credit Students:
- Option to attend live online classes four mornings a week with credit students or watch recorded sessions.
- Flexible attendance; students can switch between live and recorded sessions as needed.
- A textbook is required.
- No testing is required.
CENA 1000: Conversational Czech Advanced
- Class Dates: September 8 to November 10, 2026
- Schedule: Tuesdays
- Time: 7 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
- Cost: $79
Course Details: This non-credit course is offered live online, with recordings of each session available for later viewing.
Program FAQ
How do I register for these courses?
To register for any of the Spring 2025 Czech language courses, please call 979-743-5237.
Are these courses offered online or in-person?
All courses are offered live online. Non-credit students can also view recorded sessions at their convenience.
Do I need to purchase a textbook?
Yes, a textbook is required for all courses, both credit and non-credit.