Humanities and aesthetic studies
Humanities and aesthetic studies can be summed up in one keyword – they relate to everything human. By looking at language, art, music, literature, history, religion, culture and ideas, we try to understand more about what the human being is. Periods and eras, countries and regions, traditions and processes of change are studied in many of these fields.
Practical and theoretical knowledge can be acquired, for instance, while studying music, archaeology or foreign languages. You can strive for a deeper understanding of the Classics, or learn about the impact of blogs in the modern media. Through many varying approaches we try to learn more about human existence in the world.
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Humanities
Culture, ideas, traditions and art all tell us something about human activity throughout history. By studying the humanities, you gain insight into different aspects of being human, while at the same time learning to question the ways in which we view the world.
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Languages
Language studies consist of first language studies, the study of modern foreign languages, philological subjects and general linguistics. You will also learn about culture, literature and social conditions in the areas in which a particular language is used.
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Literature studies
What is literature? What does it mean to read? You will study literary genres and different types of text, and historical variations among them. You will also learn to reflect upon the formation of literary canons and the different views on literature that have gained prominence throughout time.
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Music
The Grieg Academy offers applied music studies in classical music, jazz or composition. UiB also cooperates with Ole Bull Akademiet at Voss, which offers applied music studies in traditional music. You can also study musical therapy, take teacher training or study musicology.
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Religion
You will study the major world religions, the religions of the East, and past religions in Europe and the Middle East that are no longer living, but that nevertheless have playd an important cultural and historical role.