Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication and Culture
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication and Culture from Anglo-American University in Prague is a modern, interdisciplinary program focusing on communication and cultural exchange. Students explore how language conveys meaning through art, film, and other forms, developing critical thinking and communication skills for careers in diverse fields. Graduates are prepared for careers in cultural management, reporting, education, and more, or for further graduate study.
Program Outline
Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication and Culture - Program Details
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication and Culture is a 3-year, internationally accredited program offered by Anglo-American University in Prague. It provides a modern and interdisciplinary education in humanitarian issues and their interaction with societies and cultures. The program leads to a globally recognized American and European B.A. degree. The program focuses on exploring how meaning is created and symbolically conveyed through language, literature, art, and film. Students will develop an understanding of linguistic, semiotic, psychological, and social and anthropological perspectives on communication. They will learn to recognize and employ effective communication skills to address and solve complex theoretical and practical issues in diverse and evolving contexts.
Outline:
The program is structured as a 3-year study program with a total of 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) required for graduation. Students must complete 30 courses across various modules:
General Education Module:
- Composition I
- Composition II
- 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
- Intro to Philosophy
- European History II
- Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
- Intro to Social Theory
- Survey of Western Art
- Intercultural Communication
- Comparative Worldviews
- Social Science Research Methods
- Introduction to World Literature
- Language & The Mind
Concentration Module:
- Choose 1 course from each group listed below:
- Group A:
- The Story of Language: Empires, Languages and Global English
- History of English
- Group B:
- Introduction to Film Language
- Visual Literacy
- Advanced Seminar on Alternative Culture: Understanding Media Fandom
- Group C:
- Visual Culture
- Popular Culture and Media Theory
- Gender, Minority and Culture
- Group D:
- Psychology of Decision Making
- Public Speaking
- Group E:
- Language Learning and Bilingualism
- Sociolinguistics: Advanced Seminar in Language and Society
- Language and Power
- Group F:
- Psychology of Art and Culture
- Child Language Acquisition
- Language & The Mind
- Group G:
- Social Psychology
- People and Institutions in Society
- Abnormal Psychology
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.
Thesis Module:
- Thesis Seminar
- Internship
Careers:
Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication and Culture are well-equipped to 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 They are also prepared to continue their graduate studies.
Other:
- AAU encourages students' self-expression through extracurricular activities, offering a balance between academic challenges and a friendly environment.
- Students have the opportunity to study or intern abroad and gain valuable experience.
- AAU's Career Center connects students with professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad.
- Students can participate in student clubs like Model UN and Film Club, attend events like 'Professors in the Pub', and enjoy movie nights and poetry readings in the Library.
Tuition EU: 685 020 CZK Tuition NON-EU: 793 020 CZK
