Social and cultural practices of a modern university: terminological aspect

The article presents a terminological analysis of various scientific and theoretical approaches to the definition of the concept of "social and cultural practices of the University". The analysis of social and philosophical and sociological literature, the study of approaches to the use of the term in domestic pedagogy and education, allowed the author to speak about the use of this concept in modern society in the context of the characteristics of a new qualitative level of organization of social and cultural activities of students both within the walls of the University and in society. The conclusion is made about the importance of involving students in the social and cultural practices of the University with further understanding of the experience gained from a theoretical and methodological point of view in the formation of significant qualities of the student necessary to meet the modern requirements of society for the professional activities of future specialists.