POLITICAL EDUCATION IN THE UNIVERSITY AS AN INCENTIVE FOR STUDENT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
[For the English abstract and full text of the article please see the attached PDF-File (English version follows Russian version)].ABSTRACT In most cases the studies highlight low motivation to study political science among students of non-humanitarian specialties. The article provides strong evidence of the importance of teaching political science in a technical university. It is shown that it contributes to formation of civic activity of future specialists. It is alleged that the problem of civic education and upbringing of contemporary Russian youth deserves constant and close attention, and at all levels of the power vertical. And it should find an adequate reflection in the educational process of any institution, regardless of its industry. Keywords: higher education, teaching of political science, civic activity, political socialization, technical university.