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            * Adam Coman
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            The Historical Sociology master’s program is a stimulating, enriching, and rewarding progr

            Prague six years ago I was looking for a master’s program in history in English. I found s
            one of which was the Historical Sociology program at Charles University. I didn’t know wha
            sociology was, so I wrote to the chief of the program, Professor Šubrt, and we met for a c

            Professor Šubrt told me about the general background of historical sociology, explained th
            structure and purpose, and provided me with reading materials for further information. I w
            by the field’s hybrid character, which seeks to enrich both sociological and historical th

            adopting a broader, interdisciplinary perspective. The program’s structure, which includes
            and theoretical lessons, as well as sociological training, also appealed to me, because wh

            studies I still did not know whether I wanted to continue on an academic career, or work f
            research institute. Coming from a historical background, the program provided me with soci
            and perspectives which I previously lacked, such as quantitative and qualitative methodolo

            analysis software, as well as practical research experience. The historical and theoretica
            the other hand, covered a broad array of subjects, thinkers, and time periods, including t
            of nationalism, political science, postcolonial studies, economic theory, and theories of 

            Given this variety, I was able to choose to focus on whichever topics I found most appeali
            losing touch with other fields and approaches which could enrich my own research and point
            combination of theoretical context and practical experience enhanced my research perspecti

            initially historical, and enabled me to study and raise broader questions. In addition to 
            courses and teaching staff, who hail from different fields and support diverse perspective
            also offered seminars and lectures given by academics and professionals from around the wo

            initiated us further into the possibilities of historical sociology.
            Following the successful completion of my master’s studies, I decided to continue for a do
            same program, where my research would benefit from a professional and interdisciplinary en