Modern media impact on the professional socialization of students

Abstract

In this scientific article the author using statistics and results of sociological researches considers the modern information environment in the Republic of Belarus. Its' important feature is a dynamic process of increasing impact of new electronic media on social actors and processes, including professional socialization of students. The avalanche growth in popularity and influence of the Internet have been noted as a source of general cultural and professional information, a means of communication, a form of recreation and entertainment, satisfaction of amateur interests of students.