Basic subjects
Introduction to Linguistics Ancient languages and linguistics History and regional studies of Russia Economics and law Digital methods in the humanitarian field
Specialized subjects
Theoretical Russian studies
Theoretical Linguistics (cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics)
Fundamentals of communication theory
Learning foreign languages is very important. As part of the program, students study two foreign languages: Russian – professionally; English (from A2 level) – at a communicative level.
Program Overview
As part of practical activities, students take part in a variety of events and projects. These include scientific and educational events, student festivals and conferences, working in language laboratories, communication with the Department of Russian for Foreign Students, the Department of Linguistics and Professional Communication, the "Sholokhov Center" of the M.A. Sholokhov State Museum-Reserve. Students can also participate in academic exchange programs.
Program Benefits
By completing Applied Linguistics, you will become highly qualified specialists in the field of linguistic technologies. You also get knowledge in theoretical linguistics exploring the world of human language and communication. You will be capable of conducting research in linguistics and intercultural communication, in the theory and methodology of teaching foreign languages and cultures.
Prospects. Career & Employment
Graduates of the program become intercultural communication specialists. They work in a business sphere and communicate in foreign languages fluently. Our graduates are prepared to work in organizational communication, corporate culture, tourism and international projects. They also work as translators and linguists who study theoretical linguistics and experimental studies.
Students can find jobs in places like:
- Translation agencies (interpretation and translation)
- Editorship where you create different types of texts, post-edit translations of various texts.
- Travel agencies (organizing and accompanying groups of people on trips)
- International companies and departments (organizing and holding events at various levels, supporting business and personal tasks).
- Foreign departments (negotiations, documentation, event management).
- In the study of Russian language, lexicography (the creation of modern dictionaries) and typology (the study of how languages are structured).
- In education and science, like in research institutes.
- In teaching and developing new teaching methods in Russia or other countries.
Why is it important to pursue a higher education?
This program is for foreign students who have A2 level (Pre-Intermediate) of Russian and English. Applied Linguistics is a great way to learn two foreign languages and understand other people and cultures. If you like foreign languages and communicating with people, if you are fascinated by new knowledge about other countries then the Applied Linguistics program is for you.