Master programs
Master's degree
in Linguistics
Specialization: Cross-Cultural Communication in Business Sphere (Russian + English)
The program offers an opportunity to attain proficiency both in Russian and in English as well as to develop cross-cultural communication skills needed to succeed in professional activity in joint ventures and international companies. The master's program graduates possess skills of public speaking, negotiating, translating/interpreting from Russian into English as well as writing advertising texts and mass-media information reports, and master digital technologies and tools in the field of the linguistics.
Duration of study – 2 years.
Form of study – full-time.
Language of instruction – Russian.
Admission requirements – mastery of the Russian language at B2 level (TRKI-2).
Prospective employment opportunities: two foreign language translator/interpreter, administrative assistant in international and joint venture companies, executive assistant, coordinator of joint projects in various spheres of economy, editor, consular/embassy employee.
The curriculum includes the following courses:
History and Methods of Science
General Linguistics and History of Linguistic Theory
Corpus Linguistics and New Information Technologies
Editing Scientific Texts
Public Communication
Leadership Skills
Language of Law
English Professional Communication
History and Culture of Siberia: audiovisual course
Stereotypes of Business Communication in Film
Communication in Organization
Professionally Oriented Translation
History of Russian Culture
Final qualifying examinations – defense of the Master's thesis in Linguistics.
Course: Regional Studies (Master’s Degree)
Specialization: Asian Pacific Regional Studies and Ethnology
Countries of study: the USA / China / Korea / Japan (to be chosen)
Languages studied: English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese (to be chosen)
The course is taught in the following languages: English, Chinese (for English-speaking and Chinese-speaking students), Russian (for Russian-speaking students)
Regional Studies is a new field aimed at the training of analysts who can negotiate in foreign languages, coordinate international programs and supervise projects, accompany delegations abroad and carry out consulting in different areas of domestic and foreign affairs.
Regional Studies analysts to be receive training in a number of fields. Concerning the theory and practice of Regional Studies, they study history and methodology of region research, methods of teaching Regional Studies and Linguocultural Studies, current issues of Regional Studies. Concerning intercultural communication, the students learn foreign languages in professional activity, the basics of journalism and media management, Asian Pacific ethnology. Concerning the social and political spheres, the students explore the political and cultural systems of the countries in Asian Pacific, social processes management as well as safety issues and conflicts in Asian Pacific Area. Concerning economics, the students learn about the processes of modernization, transformation and economic integration in Asian Pacific. A profound knowledge of the language is strengthened by theoretical courses in stylistics, history of linguistics, history of the languages of Asian Pacific, theoretical grammar.
The students take part in the research projects of the Department of Asian Pacific Regional Studies and acquire skills in managing projects and research activity.
The knowledge and the skills of an expert in Regional Studies are required in administrative bodies, academic institutions, archives, museums, international organizations related to exchange programs between funds and universities, in foreign companies, joint enterprises and travel agencies.
The course offers:
- studying languages of Asian Pacific countries (English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish) at advanced level;
- 6-month and 12-month internships in the countries of study;
- high-class specialists as lecturers;
- meetings, trainings, lectures of representatives of consulates and diplomatic service, heads of enterprises and leading experts in Asian Pacific;
- assistance in employment.
A successful career as a:
- specialist in business, cultural and other contacts with Asian Pacific countries;
- expert-analyst in Asian Pacific;
- manager in foreign trade;
- university lecturer.
Entrance exams:
an interview in Regional Studies (topics are offered depending on the choice of the country of study – China, Korea, Japan, the USA).
Topics:
1. Geographical location of the country of study
2. Outstanding historical figures of the country of study
3. Administrative division of the country of study
4. Ethnicities and languages of the country of study
5. Political system of the country of study
6. The flag, the coat of arms and the anthem of the country of study
7. Main literary works of the country of study
8. Economic development of the country of study
This course is for you if:
- you need profound knowledge of English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish;
- you want to make a career in business, administrative or academic sphere as an analyst of economic, political, demographic, social, cultural processes in Asian Pacific countries;
- you want to carry out organizational, communicative, informational, analytical, publicist activity related to establishing contacts with Asian Pacific countries.
Program: Business Communication: Models, Instruments, Technologies (Master’s Degree in Philology)
Language of instruction: English
Duration: 2 years
The program is based on communication theory and arranged interdisciplinary. It includes five modules that comprise theory and practical training of successful communication in business sphere: 1) communication theory module; 2) business English module; 3) practical skills module; 4) literature & culture module; 5) communication in organization and marketing module.
In the course of the program the students acquire theoretical knowledge of communication theory and semiotics of communication, and train practical skills in advanced business English, business writing, organizing official meetings, public speech and effective presentation, leadership and conflict resolution.
Curriculum:
Communication Theory
Semiotics of Communication
Advanced Business English
Business Writing Genres
Public Speech
Effective Presentation
Business Protocol & Etiquette
Contemporary Mass Culture
Russian Art in European Context
Management
Effective Marketing Communication
Leadership Skills
Conflict Resolution
Information Technology in Philology
The knowledge and the skills of an expert in business communication are required in international organizations and companies, administrative bodies, academic institutions, public sector, consulates, agencies abroad, and joint enterprises.
Admission requirements: mastery of the English language at B2 level according to CEFR.
Entrance exam: Upper Intermediate English (grammar test, reading, oral interview and essay).