History of Ideas (KSK_195)
About Study Course
Objective
Within the course, the student gets to know the ideas that have determined the history of European philosophy and culture and continue to be relevant even today. Within the course, it will be possible to trace the transformation and development of these ideas, within the framework of various theories and worldviews. The course ensures the expansion of the general humanitarian horizon, which is an important prerequisite for obtaining specialist qualifications.
Prerequisites
Not required.
Learning outcomes
As a result of successful completion of the study course, students:
• Will be familiar with current ideas and will be able to analytically reflect on their origin, development and transformation over time.
• You will gain an insight into the history of Western philosophy, as well as its interaction with "non-philosophical" ideas.
• Will be able to integrate the acquired knowledge in everyday life, as well as creatively interpret it.
• Gain an understanding of the concepts of Western philosophy and modern theories, their application in the analysis of social and cultural phenomena.
• Gain an understanding of the multiple meanings of everyday words (for example, "body", "human", "nature", etc.).
As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will have obtained:
• The ability to evaluate and analyze social and cultural developments from the perspective of the history of ideas.
• Ability to distinguish and apply different concepts and arguments.
• Ability to see the genealogy of ideas in the context of Latvian culture and social processes.
• The ability to philosophically interpret everyday life and one's personal experience.
• Ability to ask critical questions.
As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will have obtained:
• Competence to identify, expand and analyze the genealogies of various ideas, evaluate their impact and importance in modern society.
• Responsibility for the quality of social and cultural analysis and compliance with the standard of critical reflection.
• Ability to develop a knowledge-based approach in future research.
• Create a dialogue and presentations about the course topics, argue, offer a creative interpretation of the topics.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Communication, MKN | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Jana Kukaine, Rūdis Bebrišs | |
| Multimedia Communication, MK | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Rūdis Bebrišs | |
| Public Relations, SA | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Rūdis Bebrišs | |
| Journalism, ZR | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Rūdis Bebrišs |
