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Course Description
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Course Name
Theoretical Paradigms
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Human Development and Family Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Description
This core course of the humanities will introduce students to key theoretical paradigms used in the study of the humanities, with emphasis on contemporary approaches. The aim of the course is to provide students with the ability to critically examine cultural norms and personal pre-conceptions that affect interpretation practices, as well as enable them to formulate a reasoned theoretical approach in their own work.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
– Comprehend a variety of theoretical paradigms in the humanities;
– Comprehend the stakes involved in approaching a cultural text through different paradigms;
– Gain a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, and environmental issues at the centre of current theoretical discourses;
– Discuss and justify the theoretical assumptions that underly their own work in the humanities.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.