B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture (Major)
Prague, Czech Republic
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** for Non-EU | for EU 9000 EUR per year
Key Summary
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society, And Culture is a 3-year, internationally accredited program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education in humanitarian issues and how they interact with societies and cultures. You will earn a globally recognized American and European B.A. degree.
The B.A. in Humanities, Society, and Culture program delivers a broad curriculum that develops critical and informed thinking about the worldโs humanitarian issues today and for the future. You will learn the principles, concepts, and theories behind modern social issues and democratic transformations.
The Humanities, Society, and Culture program examines modern societies with a range of practical and academic methods in the social sciences and humanities, including philosophy, cultural anthropology, history, the arts, literature, and film studies. You are guided by an international faculty of specialists through modern social theory and intellectual histories.
You will learn the principles, concepts, and theories behind modern social issues and democratic transformations. This undergraduate program includes an interdisciplinary course structure, developing strong competency in theory and research.
Beyond the classroom, you can also join student clubs like Model UN and Film Club, discuss current political issues with professors and local experts at an event like โProfessors in the Pubโ or stop by one of our movie nights or poetry readings in the Library featuring professors and internationally published authors.
AAUโs Career Center also connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad every year.
Admissions
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.
General Education Module
- Composition I
- Composition II
- Computer Information Systems
- Intro to Philosophy
- Intro to Psychology
- World History I
One course from the following:
- Introduction to Sociology/Introduction to Economic Thought
One course from the following:
- Comparative Religions/Introduction to Law/Political Philosophy I
Major Module
- Intro to Philosophy
- European History II
- Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
- Intro to Social Theory
- Survey of Western Art
- Comparative Worldviews
- Intercultural Communication
- Social Science Research Methods
- Introduction to World Literature
- Language & The Mind
On top of that students are also required to complete the Thesis Seminar, Internship, and Thesis module.
Humanities Module
Choose 1 course from each group listed below:
Group A:
- Philosophy & Society
- Anthropology of Religion
Group B:
- Czech Culture in Film & Literature
- Psychoanalysis of Film
Group C:
- Psychology of Art & Culture
- 20th Century Ideas โ Reflected in European Literature, Film and Visual Art
Group D:
- The Story of Language: Empires, Languages and Global English
- Twentieth Century Social Theory
Group E:
- European Music History & Appreciation
- Gender, Minority & Culture
- Subcultures: Lifestyles, Literature, Music
Group F:
- European Literature I
- British Literature
- American Literature
Group G:
- Advanced Seminar in Shakespeare
- Theatre & Politics
- Folklore & Mythology
Open Electives Module
Students can choose 3 elective courses offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences or electives offered by any other school at AAU.
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Program Outcome
Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society And Culture can expect to:
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of ideas & issues across the fields of art, literature, film, philosophy, religion, history, politics & sociology, anthropology, and psychology; demonstrate a broad knowledge of the theories, methods, and concepts in these areas.
- Use appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods, concepts, and theories.
- Address and solve moderately complex theoretical and practical issues and problems in changing contexts.
- Effectively communicate issues, problems, or dilemmas and their solutions.
- Speak at least one language in addition to English.
- Take effective and responsible action both individually and within a team.
- Take into consideration diverse and changing socio-cultural contexts.
Career Opportunities
AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well-equipped to continue your graduate studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:
- Cultural management
- Reporting
- Diplomacy
- Humanitarian government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Education
- Social research and publishing
- Various forms of print and web media