Anglo-American University in Prague Humanities & Social Sciences
The School of Humanities & Social Sciences offers a modern and interdisciplinary education with flexibly structured programs that incorporate a range of subjects from politics, psychology, sociology to art, literature, and media studies.
- Humanities, Society, and Culture (Major)
- Humanities, Society and Culture: Politics and Society
- Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication and Culture
- Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership
- Humanities, Society, and Culture: Psychology
- Humanities, Society and Culture: Art and Society
About the School
The undergraduate programs incorporate a range of subjects from politics, psychology, sociology, art to literature, and media studies. The flexible structure as well as minor options allow students to tailor their degree to suit their unique ambitions.
The Master of Arts degree in Humanities applies a range of research and study methodologies from social theory and sciences, arts, literature, and philosophy. Freedom of electives allows students to specialize in or focus on topics relevant to their interests.
School Bodies
The School of Humanities & Social Sciences is divided into 3 departments as follows:
- Department of Social Sciences – Chair: Joshua Hayden, Ed.D
- Department of History and Philosophy – Chair: Gerald Power, Ph.D.
- Department of Art, Culture & Literature – Chair: Andrew Giarelli, Ph.D.
Meet the people
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Karen Grunow-Hårsta, Ph.D.
Dean, Senior Lecturer karen.grunow@aauni.edu -
Gerald Power, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Chair of Department of History and Philosophy gerald.power@aauni.edu -
Joshua M. Hayden, Ed.D.
Department Chair of Social Sciences; Lecturer in Leadership Studies joshua.hayden@aauni.edu -
Andrew Giarelli, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer andrew.giarelli@aauni.edu
School news
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Find out more on Final Exhibitions Fall 2025: Photography, Visual Arts, and Cross-MediaFinal Exhibitions Fall 2025: Photography, Visual Arts, and Cross-Media
With the end of the semester, we are delighted to share the Arts, Humanities, and Social Science students’ hard work. AAU has a rich array of creative and theoretical arts featuring photography, video storytelling, as well as cross-media and visual arts which are put into practice in the final exhibitions. The exhibitions included; Professor Björn […]
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Find out more on Leading a Revolution Tour: November 17thLeading a Revolution Tour: November 17th
Professor Joshua Hayden, Department Chair of Social Sciences and Lecturer in Leadership Studies, led the fourth annual Freedom and Democracy tour, giving students and faculty a glimpse into the history and anniversary of the student-led movements for liberation. Inspired by his own research into Vaclav Havel, theatre, and leaders facing adversity, Dr. Hayden developed this […]
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Find out more on Book Launch: The Lands Between by Andrew GiarelliBook Launch: The Lands Between by Andrew Giarelli
AAU Professor, Andrew Giarelli, celebrated the publication of his book The Lands Between, reading excerpts for the first time to guests at the AAU Library with event partner Megabooks. The book details Giarelli’s personal journey through Central Eastern Europe along with international affairs and cultural insights. From Prague and Vienna to the Austrian-Slovenian border, Giarelli […]