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LNU - LVIV National University
Centre for the Humanities
PO Box 5620
Lviv 79 067
Ukraine
Director: Maria Zubrytska
Phone: +380 322 403 180
Fax: +380 322 403 182
E-mail: office@cfh.lviv.ua
Web site: www.cfh.lviv.ua
Background, orientation and purpose
The Lviv National University was established in 1996.
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
MA in Cultural Studies - starting in 2003.
Duration
1-1/2 years
Content
The MA Programme in Cultural Studies is currently under development by fellows of the Centre for the
Humanities. This programme will be included into the curriculum of Lviv National University in 2003.
The programme will be interdisciplinary and will be open both to students who have a bachelor's
degree in cultural studies, as well as to students whose undergraduate education included not less
than five courses related to cultural studies.
The programmes' objective is to disseminate knowledge and raise the level of academic education in
the humanities. The main objectives are to:
1. Deepen the paradigm of study in cultural studies, building on the BA degree.
2. Develop MA students' analytic and systematic thinking.
3. Train a new generation of university-level instructors in cultural studies.
4. Extend the skills of the professional community, according to current needs and requirements.
5. Develop and deepen research skills as an intermediate stage towards earning a Ph.D.
6. Ensure that the MA degree properly prepares qualified students to advance to earning a Ph.D.
International/European dimension
The institution is an associate member of ENCATC.
Special information
As extracurricular activities, there will be conferences, meetings, summer schools and internships.
Evaluation and assessment
Student performance is evaluated throughout participation in the programme.
Lecturers
The number of teaching personnel is 42, 27 of whom are women. Forty-two are permanent and the
rest are visiting. The person responsible for the study programme is Prof. Maria Zubrytska.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a university degree and should not be more than 35 years of age.
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