Sociology (Global Sociology: Comparative Perspectives") – (M.A.)

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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.

* 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.

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

The research and practical training in suitable international companies and organizations in Russia and abroad will give 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.