History

Learning objectives of the study programme

1. To develop the skills and habits leading to a 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 Programme of Study

knowledge

V1students will develop a 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 history (single-discipline) will obtain a full university education in the field of studyhistorical sciences.The graduate of the second degree of the university study in the field of single-discipline history will be able to independently orient themselves in individual historical periods and in selected problems of history. He/she can independently search, collect and sort sources and literature, in which he/she is well oriented. Can take oral and written positions which can be argued at a scientific level. Can work independently or as part of a team on assignments and projects in which he/she is able to use the results of research in other related fields. In addition to an interdisciplinary approach, he/she can use new approaches to problem solving based on a comprehensive knowledge of history.

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

Occupations where graduates of the Master's degree programme in History (single-discipline) can be employed according to the statistical classification of occupations (SK ISCO-08_2020):2633002 historian (except art),2621003 curator,2621006 heritage specialist,2621007 curator,1349007 gallery and museum manager,1349006 library and archive manager,3359021 cultural administration professional

1. Relevant external stakeholders who have provided a statement or concurring 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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