Area of Studies

humanities

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kandydat.kul.pl/en/applied-anthropology/

Department

The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Faculty of Philosophy

Tuition and Other Fees

5100PLN/semester

Application Deadline(s)

Please, contact the Admission Office

Course Description

Course Profile

Anthropology is the study of man. Explore, Understand, Impact.

 Who are you? What is your role in society and your place in the universe?

 At Applied Anthropology, you will gain knowledge about yourself and develop essential life skills.

 This program integrates the major anthropological disciplines – physical anthropology, linguistics, archaeology, and socio-cultural anthropology – while uniquely incorporating philosophical anthropology.

 Enhance your self-awareness through hands-on experience!

 Internships and placements at global and Polish pro-social, economic, and charitable institutions will prepare you for real-world, often surprising challenges and equip you with the skills to make a meaningful difference in your life and the world.

 A graduate of Anthropology completes one of the most recognizable university programs in the world. However, the Applied Anthropology program at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin is unique in Poland, as it integrates major subdisciplines of anthropology. It is also distinctive internationally, combining mainstream and philosophical anthropology. The program offers comprehensive academic knowledge alongside in-depth philosophical analyzes, questions, and hypotheses focused on humanity.

 The Applied Anthropology program features highly interdisciplinary courses delivered through diverse teaching methods, including blended learning and training in learning agility. Classes are led by specialists from various scientific disciplines, ranging from international economics, tribal languages, archaeology, human evolution, art, management, and intercultural communication, to Greek, Polish, and Arabic languages and cultures, as well as two Western languages. The curriculum also includes courses in humanitarian and immigration law and aid, working with the marginalized groups, foreign language teaching, and the ethics, ontology and history of philosophical anthropology. This holistic approach to humanity provides a strong foundation for understanding the meaning of human existence.

 In the field of internships, experts (IBE, BCU) predict the growing importance of advanced interpersonal skills (including motivating employees, resolving conflicts, and managing stress in high-pressure situations). Multidisciplinary skills, such as data analysis, experience design, and optimization, are also increasingly important. Accordinly, and unusually in Poland, the Applied Anthropology program at KUL offers not only mandatory internships but also optional semester-longinternships in Poland and abroad, including Erasmus+ and humanitarian missions. These experiences will equip you with unique competencies that will help you meet life’s unexpected challenges.

 You can complete internships, among others, in organizations and institutions whose staff also serve as your lecturers during the program, including ICRC, PCK, Caritas, VIDES, Volunteer Center, and the Global Solidarity Association.

 During your studies, you will explore and understand key aspects of knowledge about humanity, ranging from biological and linguistic, to social, artistic, and metaphysical dimensions.

 You will learn to ask meaningful questions and seek well-founded answers, select appropriate methods – especially fieldwork and qualitative approaches – and make informed decisions, organize information and critically evaluate sources.

 You will study at least three foreing languages (excluding English) ​​and gain knowledge of different cultural regions of the world.

 The program equips you with the ability to analyze anthropological texts, collect and interpret ethnographic, sociological, and economic data, assess socio-cultural and philosophical issues, and anticipate the implications of social actions. You will acquire entrepreneurial competencies, identify market opportunities, generate social value, secure project funding, and effectively manage initiatives.

 You will also become proficient in ICT tools and develop analytical skills to evaluate and interpret anthropological issues in social, humanitarian, economic, legal, political, and educational contexts.In addition, you will learn to act creatively and responsibly in a social, intercultural, and economic environments.

In addition to mandatory and optional internships, you will participate in practical classes and workshops, such as exercises and case studies in critical thinking, work with the marginalized children and youth, ethics, ethnography, intercultural communication, international business, security and safe life projects, cultural and intercultural community inclusion, interreligious dialogue, health care mediation, media discourse analysis, ESL teaching, legal documentation and immigration procedures, and business and charitable practices.

You will develop your bachelor’s thesis in seminars devoted to philosophical and intercultural studies of humanity and/or a seminar dedicated to economics as a fundamental area of ​​human survival and fulfillment in the world.

Applied Anthropology is a dynamic and interdisciplinary program, with a general university profile. It addresses complex social problems and fosters pro-social, intercultural, business, communication, and educational competencies.

The program responds to the growing demand for graduates with strong intercultural and social competences, especially the soft skills valued by employers, as well as knowledge of languages and cultures, business competencies, and digital skills.

You will develop analytical and critical thinking skills, linguistic and digital proficiency, and adaptability while cultivating openness, empathy, creativity, and flexibility in understanding social phenomena and enhancing the well-being of individuals and groups.

Education Requirements

Competition on the basis of secondary school certificate – the result of the written test is scored on the following subjects:

a) Polish language or native language(50% of the final result) and

b) one of the following subects: mathematics, foreign language, history, biology, chemistry, physics, informatics, civic education, geography, Latin and ancient culture, history of art, history of music or philosophy (50% of the final result). If an applicant passed more than one of the above subjects, the best result is taken into consideration.

In addition to a Secondary School Certificate a candidate is also required to submit a certificate confirming English language proficiency at B2 level and a certificate/statement confirming prosocial engagement with a description of the activities you participated in.

For candidates with a certificate/diploma obtained in a country other than a member state of the EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China, the entrance examination is required.

Other Requirements

Contact

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