Master's study program in the field of Sociology
"Global Sociology: Comparative Perspectives"
A two-year MA program "Global Sociology: Comparative Perspectives" is being offered by the Faculty of Sociology in cooperation with the leading universities of the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea.
The program started on September 1, 2006.
This multidisciplinary MA program is thought in English by the Russian and foreign professors.
This MA program has been designed for Russian and foreign students fluent in English and having a BA or Specialist's degree in Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Area Studies, Journalism, and the like.
The program includes the following modules:
General Theory and Methodology of Global Sociology and Comparative Research;
Sociology of Global Economy and Politics;
Global Social Space;
Eastern Societies under Globalization;
Russian Society under Globalization;
Western Societies under Globalization.
The research and practical training in suitable international companies and organizations in Russia and abroad gives students a wide range of professional opportunities in the field of extending multicultural cooperation. Graduates will have the necessary knowledge and skills to work for Russian and foreign companies, non-governmental organizations, cultural foundations, tourism industry and mass media. There are also possibilities for post-graduate study in Russia, European countries and the Republic of Korea.
The information for the foreign students:
Is taught entirely in English by the lecturers of the Faculty of Sociology and leading professors from the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea
The requirements for admission:
This program is offered for students who have obtained the Bachelor's degree, Specialist's degree or Master's degree in the field of humanitarian and social sciences
All the candidates should have good command of the English language and submit the results of the TOEFL
Duration of study is 2 academic years
Academic year starts from 1st of September
Deadline to submit the documents, the copy of the national passport and completed application form in 2009 is August, 30
Tuition fee for the 2009/2010 academic year is 143 000 Russian rubles per academic year
Structure of MA program "Global Sociology: Comparative Perspectives"
General Theory and Methodology of Global Sociology and Comparative Research (Introductory Block)
Contemporary Sociological Problems
Contemporary Sociological Theories of Globalization
Information Technology in the Social Sciences
Methodology of Comparative Research
Sociological Fieldwork in Comparative Research
Statistical Methods in Comparative Research
Master Dissertation Writing Workshop
Cross-Cultural Communication
Sociology of Global Economy and Politics
Sociology of Global Markets
International Business Ethics
Sociology of International Relations
National Security in the Globalizing World
Multiculturalism and Ethnic Policy in Contemporary Societies
Global Social Space
Network Structures in the Globalizing World
Evolution of Social Inequality in the Globalizing World
Globalization of Education and Science
Globalization of Communication Systems
Transnational Mass Culture
Sociology of Consumerism
Eastern Societies under Globalization
Korean Economy: from Modernization to Globalization
Korean Politics: from Modernization to Globalization
Social-Cultural Aspects of Korean Society: Global and Local Contexts
Transformation of Japanese Society: Global and Local Contexts
Transformation of Chinese Society: Global and Local Contexts
Countries of ACEAN in Globalizing World
Russian Society under Globalization
Russian Social History
Russian Civilization in Contemporary Global Space
Economic Aspects of Transformation of Post-Soviet Russian Society
Political Aspects of Transformation of Post-Soviet Russian Society
Post-Soviet Russia: Social-Cultural Aspects of Transformation
Ethnic Problems in Contemporary Russia
Western Societies under Globalization
Globalization in the Netherlands: History and Modernity
Global Transformations in the EU Countries: Diversity of European Responses to Globalization Challenges
Integration of Religious Minorities in European Societies
The USA and Globalization: Problems of External and Internal Development
Interaction of NAFTA Member States in North America
Foreign Languages
Since most of the courses will be offered in English, those who wish to study in this program must be fluent in this language. Primarily, English language proficiency will be necessary to understand lectures given by foreign professors and to participate in seminars where Western sociological research will be discussed.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Globalization is one of the dimensions of different disciplines. Each of these disciplines seems to study its own globality - of economic, cultural or ecological aspects up to "global stratification and institutionalization." This MA program is based on methodology and content of different disciplines. The specific aspects of globalization will be presented as viewed by economics, political science, ethnology, international relations and philosophy. The courses also include relevant content from psychology, management, statistics and law.
Comparative Approach
The GSCP program focuses on the differentiated levels of conditional global hierarchy: global - regional - local. At the same time, this MA program concentrates on studying and teaching global sociology in the comparative perspective based on the link "East Asia societies - Russia - Western societies."
Practice-Related Studies
All courses within the GSCP program will be based on practical examples and professional orientation. The research and practical training in suitable international companies and organizations in Russia and abroad will give student a wide range of professional opportunities in the field of extending multicultural cooperation. Graduates will have the necessary skills to work for Russian and foreign companies, non-governmental organizations, Russian and foreign foundations, tourism industry and mass media. There are also possibilities for post-graduate study in Russia, European countries and the Republic of Korea.
Program Curriculum
The length of the GSCP program is two years. The program consists of two levels:
First year MA level with the emphasis on general research and professional training
Second year MA level with the emphasis on one of the block of specialization
The curriculum is designed to embrace the Russian official standards in higher education and international experience in MA programs. The curriculum is structured into six blocks.
Graduation Requirements
1) The minimum number of courses required : 25.
Students should take all courses from the Introductory Module "General Theory and Methodology of Global Sociology and Comparative Research" and at least 3-4 courses from the following Modules: "Sociology of Global Economy and Politics", "Global Social Space", "Eastern Societies under Globalization", "Russian Society under Globalization", "Western Societies under Globalization". Students receive 3 credits for successfully passed exams for each course from the Introductory Module and 2 credits for successfully passed exams for each course from the Elective modules.
2) All students must meet language requirements: level of TOEFL over 550 (or IELTS average of 6.0) and intermediate level of language proficiency in their area of studies.
3) The minimum number of semesters required: 4. The third semester students might study in a foreign university on students exchange program.
4) Qualifying Examination.
5) Master's Thesis.
All additional information you can find here
www.soc.pu.ru
St. Petersburg State University
Faculty of Sociology
Institute of Eastern and Western Societies
1/3 ul. Smolnogo
193060 St. Petersburg Russia
Tel./fax 7 (812) 710-0077
(812) 274-4112
(812) 303-7317
E-mail: rimma98@yahoo.com; Socfac-iews@yandex.ru
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