Latvian Academy of Culture
Institution of higher education and scientific research
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The Latvian Academy of Culture (Latvian: Latvijas KultÅ«ras akadÄmija) is a higher education establishment in Latvia offering various bachelor's, magister and doctoral degree programmes on cultural subjects. The academy was founded in 1990 and is located in the Latgale Suburb of Riga.[1]
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| Established | December 29, 1990 |
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| Founder | PÄteris LaÄ·is |
| Rector | RÅ«ta MuktupÄvela |
| Address | Ludzas iela 24 , , Latvia 56.940540°N 24.142820°E |
| Website | www |
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History
On 29 December 1990, the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers adopted the decision to create what would later be known as the Academy of Culture.[2] The philosopher PÄteris LaÄ·is was appointed rector and, in cooperation with the head of the JÄzeps VÄ«tols Latvian Academy of Music, JÄnis SiliÅÅ¡,[3] tasked with founding the new academy and form its study programmes.[4] Studies began in the summer of 1991 with 25 students studying Cultural Theory, History and Administration, and five students studying Latvian and Danish, Latvian and Swedish, Latvian and Norwegian, Latvian and Polish, and Latvian and Lithuanian. The first bachelor's degree students were enrolled in 1995, and in 1997 the first magister degree students were matriculated. In 2003, the first doctoral thesis was defended at the academy.[3]
Rectors
- PÄteris LaÄ·is â philosopher (1991â2003)
- JÄnis SiliÅÅ¡ â theatre scientist (1990â2014)
- RÅ«ta MuktupÄvela â culture anthropologist (2014âpresent)
Notable alumni
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