Philosophy - History

Learning Objectives of the Study Programme(Fil)

1. To acquire advanced knowledgeand broad understanding in selected areas of philosophy.

1. Consolidate and expand skills to interpret scholarly texts, identify subtle facts, and make responsible and well-reasoned decisions.

1. Deepen the ability to present knowledge, communicate issues, problems, solutions, arguments to a wider audience and acquire the ability to present them from different perspectives.

1. Acquire practical skills and competencies related to working in a variety of organizations in government, public, social and non-profit sectors.

Learning Objectives of the Degree Programme(His)

1. To develop the skills and habits leading to reasoned and critical knowledge of the past and to master the competence to interpret the content of knowledge in a professional manner.

1. Acquire a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the political, economic, social and cultural history of human society and master the theoretical and methodological foundations of historical scholarship.

1. Identify, locate and evaluate sources of information. Critically access primary and secondary literature. Adequately evaluate historical argumentation and historical narrative.

1. Create more complex historical explanations, analyze and interpret historical evidence, and apply relevant methods and theories of historical research. To ask critical questions about the past and to comment independently and creatively on historical events and processes.

1. Apply historical knowledge, skills, and habits to problems of the contemporary world. Adapt flexibly in a changing environment and deepen habits for lifelong learning in professional practice.

Learning Outcomes of the Study Programme(Fil)

knowledge

The student has a broad and detailed knowledge of the categorical, conceptual and methodological apparatus in the key disciplines and concepts of philosophy

V2understands in depth the issues in the various philosophical disciplines

V3recognises a wide range of currents of thought in the history of philosophy, including the Christian tradition of thought, and is familiar with a range of their exponents

skills

Z1Analytical Thinking- The student decomposes complex information and data into basic concepts and principles and formulates adequate conclusionsZ2interprets professional text and can readily identify all relevant information, issues, theses, and arguments within it

Z3critical thinking - effectively locates and evaluates information and reaches correct judgements, can make expert analysis of assumptions and relate specific findings to each other, adequately identifies incorrect inferences and argumentative fouls and biases

Z4flexibly applies advanced conceptual analysis techniques to solve a variety of problems, seeks the most appropriate solutions to problems, and is able to creatively reason through to implications

Z5logical reasoning - develops a valid argument

competence

K1students independently and adaptively solve a variety of theoretical and practical problems of the discipline and social practice

K2At an advanced level, articulates in writing and communicates orally a professional and social problem about which he/she is able to conduct a sophisticated discussion and argue persuasively

K3 distinguishes and considers different value positions and perspectives and is able to make decisions and take responsibility for them

K4can adapt to change and flexibly add knowledge and skills

Learning Outcomes of the programme(s) of study

knowledge

In1studentswilldevelopa broad knowledge of important events in political, economic, social and cultural history

V2knows a wide range of primary and secondary sources of historical research

V3 knows all the principles of historical criticism and methods of working with and evaluating sources

V4knows all key events in historical development and understands their historical significance

V5knows the basic characteristics of historical periods and can take a position on them supported by arguments

skills

Z1student is proficient in working with sources and secondary literature and can adapt in the light of the changing context of the work

Z2applies a critical approach to historical sources and events of historical development

Z3 articulates ideas in writing based on analysis of literature and historical sources, and can solve assigned projects

Z4distinguishes between research directions in historical research and historical, modern and progressive directions in historiography

Z5 independently and proficiently uses information and communication technologies and is well versed in their use

competence

K1student is capable of interdisciplinary work and innovative approach

K2 independently solves assigned tasks, projects, formulates his/her ideas in oral and written form and presents them in public

K3Knows how to form and coordinate small teams and work in a group, which he/she can also manage appropriately

K4Knows how to work independently and systematically, sort information, draw conclusions and argue constructively

K5is prepared for continuous and lifelong learning

Graduate Profile

The graduate of the Master's degree programme in Philosophy-History obtains a complete second-degree university education in the fields of philosophy and historical sciences. The graduate has a broad and in-depth knowledge of the elaboration of problems at the level of evaluation in the different areas of philosophy, as well as an overview of the relevant procedures and solutions to philosophical problems. Explains, organizes, and articulates knowledge from multiple areas of philosophy. Knows essential contexts, principles, and theories from the Western tradition of philosophy. The graduate proposes and evaluates solutions to philosophical problems. Can evaluate relevant philosophical methods of problem solving, and has developed analytical skills and intellectual abilities. Formulates new philosophical hypotheses and arguments, has cultivated oral and written expression, and can collaborate interdisciplinarily to solve complex professional problems. The graduate is characterised by critical, innovative and creative thinking, and is highly responsible and independent in solving known and unexplored problems. He/she is able to critically analyse and interpret philosophical texts both independently and in teams. He/she has mastered the skills of presenting knowledge, communicating questions, problems, solutions, and arguments to a wider audience. The graduate has studied philosophy and history in the context of the pursuit of a dialogue of reason and faith in the spirit of the Catholic intellectual tradition. The graduate is also able to navigate independently the various historical periods and selected problems of history. The student is able to independently search, collect and sort sources and literature, in which he/she is well versed. He/she is able to take oral and written positions which he/she can argue at a scientific level. Can work independently or as part of a team on assignments or projects in which he/she is able to draw on research findings from other related disciplines. In addition to an interdisciplinary approach, he/she can also use new approaches to problem solving based on a comprehensive knowledge of history. The graduate finds employment in professions requiring independent analytical thinking, in a wide range of social and historical institutions, in school and out-of-school institutions, in domestic and international social science research organizations, in non-governmental organizations, in cultural and social institutions, in magazine editorial offices, in publishing houses, in the mass media, in state and public administration. Graduates may also pursue doctoral studies in philosophy, history or a related study programme.

1. The college indicates the occupations for which the graduate is prepared at the time of graduation and the potential of the program of study in terms of graduate employment:

Occupations where graduates of the Master's degree programme in philosophy-history can be employed according to the Statistical Classification of Occupations (SK ISCO-08_2020):2633001 philosopher (NKR 7),2310004college assistant (NKR 7),3359021 public administration professional in the field of culture (NKR 7),1431003 cultural executive (manager) (NKR 7),2633002 historian (except art),2621003 curator,2621006 cultural heritage specialist,2621007 curator,1349007 gallery and museum manager,1349006 library and archives manager,3359021 public administration cultural professional

1. Relevant external stakeholders who have provided a statement or a favourable opinion on the alignment of the acquired qualification with the sector-specific requirements for the profession:

This is not the case for regulated professions.

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