Formation of university symbols as an example of self-reflection (based on the materials of contests on the formation of symbols of Lviv and Kharkiv universities in 1990s)

Abstract

In the paper, we investigate the peculiarities of holding the contests on formation of symbols of Lviv University and Kharkiv University. The materials of these contests are examined as well. To cope with these tasks, we use the comparative approach and the content analysis method. Symbols are considered as indicator of university community identity. An impact of previous traditions on modern state of university symbols and emblems is traced.