Culture of Digital Society
In Russian
Level of education Master
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 2 years
Programme description
The programme is aimed at training specialists in the field of modern culture who are able to understand fundamental processes of digital society, analyze the phenomena of modern culture and carry out research in the field of culture of digital society at a high professional level.
Main courses
- Contemporary Culture Studies in Russia
- Actual problems of cultural studies
- Culture and Moral Foundations
- Sociology of the culture
- Culture theory
- Socio-cultural Dynamics
- Axiology of Culture
- Philosophy of Culture
- Culture management
- Visual and bodily practices in everyday culture of modern society
- Modern socio-cultural environment from the perspective of philosophy
- Conceptualization of the Present in Art
- Ethics in Digital Communication
- Social reality in digital culture
- Anthropology of digital society
Our advantages
- The programme prepares professionals who are specialized in main processes of culture of digital society and acquired the latest methods of studying phenomena of modern culture
- While studying the programme cultural realities are examined at different levels β from fundamental philosophical analysis to applied aspects of values, norms and principles of modern society representation. As a result, graduates are able to apply acquired knowledge in a wide range of areas
- The programme focuses on studying fundamental aspects of communication, anthropology, arts and ethics of digital culture, which determine the identity of a modern person and influence on all areas of social life
- Among the lecturers of the programme are specialists from various scientific fields β professors of St Petersburg University, experts in modern culture study
- Students of the programme have an opportunity to participate in academic mobility programmes, improve their qualifications and build an academic career in top universities of the world
International relations
- University of Geneva, Switzerland
- Sorbonne University, France
- Beijing Normal University, China
- University of Tartu, Estonia
- Hokkaido University, Japan Hiroshima University, Japan
- Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
Career opportunities
Practical training
The programme provides practical training (research work) on the basis of St Petersburg University.
Professions
- Graduates of the programme will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in various fields of social and humanitarian activities, in government, public and commercial organizations, in all spheres where specialists capable to solve problems with creativity using modern research, analytical, educational and communication technologies are in demand
- Graduates of the programme pursue career in mass media, education services and scientific research in the field of culture