Basic subjects
Genres and communicative strategies: art criticism and journalistic creativity Theory of communication and Intercultural communication Literary editing and basics of proofreading English language in professional field Theory and practice of translation: translation of informational and fictional texts Modern literary process
Specialized subjects
3.1 Literary workshop: genres and creative writing techniques Literary Workshop: Drama and Screenwriting Copywriting and content marketing Book production and basics of publishing 3.2 Consecutive interpretation Audiovisual translation Fundamentals of Simultaneous Interpreting Russian and European Cultural Bonds Discourse analysis and text linguistics
Program Overview
The training consists of - a basic part, which enables students to acquire a basic knowledge of literature and communication in various contexts, to significantly improve their level of communicative competence in their main foreign language, and to acquire a basic knowledge of informative (media) and artistic translation; - the variable part, which will allow students to determine the direction of their own training (interpreting, including simultaneous interpreting, and communication in a foreign language in various spheres and/or creative writing, art criticism, copywriting in Russian), as well as to work within the framework of practices and projects; - working with a supervisor throughout the study process to develop research skills or prepare a project/business start-up. The main foreign language of the programme is English. English language proficiency at B2 level is required.
Prospects. Career & Employment
Graduating from this program will equip students with a foundation for a variety of career opportunities, including roles as writers, scriptwriters, authors of creative and commercial texts, copywriters, content managers, literary critics, book producers, editors of publishing houses, or specialists who provide philological support, including translation services, for Russian and international companies, cultural institutions, and organizations related to educational and publishing activities. Participation in the program will also enable one to pursue employment in educational institutions or to continue one's studies and research in postgraduate programs in the field of modern communication studies, intermedial studies, and the sociology of literature.
Why is it important to pursue a higher education?
The program is designed for applicants seeking to enhance their competencies in text creation across diverse genres, including English, by employing conventional communicative strategies and independent creative skills such as storytelling, drama and scriptwriting, art criticism, and copywriting. Additionally, it focuses on editing and translation skills, including informative, artistic, and audiovisual formats, preparing individuals for careers in the creative and cultural industries, business projects, and communications departments of international companies.