Бакалавриат
2025/2026
История мировой культуры
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Тексты, языки и цифровые инструменты)
Кто читает:
Департамент иностранных языков
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа гуманитарных наук и искусств
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
4
Контактные часы:
76
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This practice-oriented course aims to expand and reinforce systematic understanding of the development of world culture and art, necessary for effective sociocultural and professional activities in the modern world. The goal of the course is to deepen theoretical knowledge in the field of cultural concepts and cultural-historical epochs, as well as to improve practical skills in integrating this knowledge into the processes of establishing intercultural connections and communication in English. During the course, students will study the periodization and main achievements in the history of world culture, learn to identify historical types of connections between cultural elements and analyze problems of sociocultural dynamics, and navigate diverse systems of values, respecting the world's cultural heritage. Special attention will be given to mastering English terminology and proper names related to world cultural phenomena.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the main stages in the development of world culture, adopt a value-based attitude towards cultural achievements in their diversity, and develop a tolerant perception of cultural and national differences.
Learning Objectives
- To define culture and its components.
- To develop/improve cultural awareness.
- To analyze cultural changes and interaction.
- To understand historical context and its impact.
- To develop critical and analytical skills.
- To improve academic presentation skills.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- To understand the historical context of intellectual ideas and major movements and intellectual traditions from different cultures.
- To develop/improve cultural awareness.
- To grasp the key historical developments within various cultures and understand how cultural repertoires change and influence behavior.
- To recognize the flow of people and ideas across the globe and how these interactions have shaped different civilizations and historical periods.
- To learn to use primary and secondary sources to analyze complex events, mentalities, and competing historical narratives, differentiating between fact and interpretation.
Course Contents
- 1. The Concept of Culture. Typology of Cultures
- 2. Culture of the Ancient World
- 3. Culture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
- 4. Culture of the Modern Age
- 5. Culture of the Modern Age (2)
- 6. Contemporary Culture
- 7. History of Russian Culture
- 8. Culture in the Digital Environment
Assessment Elements
- Tests/quizzesYou will complete a series of test and quizzes during lectures. They will be based on the material we will study in the lectures. These quizzes will normally be given at the end of the lecture.
- Classroom interaction/homeworkThe students will receive points for participating in class and for completing homework.
- Project PresentationThe students prepare final presentations or a poster and present them during the exam time scheduled by study offices during the exam session period.
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 2nd module0.2 * Classroom interaction/homework + 0.6 * Project Presentation + 0.2 * Tests/quizzes
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- David Damrosch. (2014). World Literature in Theory. Wiley-Blackwell.
- Haen, T. d’. (2012). The Routledge Concise History of World Literature (Vol. 1st ed). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=441787
- Pointon, M. R. (2014). History of Art : A Student’s Handbook (Vol. 5th edition). New York: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=733711
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Osterhammel, J. (2011). World History.