B. A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication and Culture Anglo-American University

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication 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.

Students will learn to recognize and employ effective communication skills which will enable them to address and solve complex theoretical and practical issues in diverse and evolving contexts. They will develop an understanding of linguistic, semiotic, psychological, social, and anthropological perspectives on communication.

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 ‘Professors in the Pub’ or stop by one of our movie nights or poetry readings in the Library featuring professors and internationally published authors.

AAU’s Career Center also connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad every year.

Program Structure

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.

Below, you can find a list of courses and modules for the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication, and Culture.

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

• European History II
• Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
• Intro to Social Theory
• Survey of Western Art
• Intercultural Communication
• Social Science Research Methods
• Introduction to World Literature

On top of that students are also required to complete the Thesis Seminar, Internship, and Thesis module.

Electives

Choose 1 course from each group listed below:

On top of that students can choose 5 open elective courses offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences or any other school at AAU. Courses are subject to change according to interest and availability.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication 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
• Take effective and responsible action both individually and within a team
• Take into consideration diverse and changing socio-cultural contexts

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