# Theory and Practice of Translation (Asian and African Languages)

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58.04.01 
*In Russian*

Level of education Master

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 2 years

Programme description

- The master's degree programme 'Theory and Practice of Translation (Asian and African Languages)' is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary approaches to translation and interpreting the languages of Asia and Africa
- The programme is designed to train qualified specialists in the field of both written and oral translation. It encompasses the acquisition of theoretical knowledge in translation studies and intercultural communication, alongside the development of practical skills across various forms of translation. Furthermore, in the course of their studies, students develop the capacity for independent critical analysis and editing of translated texts, in addition to mastering the skills required for translation quality assessment

Main courses

- Introduction to General Translation Theory (with a focus on Asian and African Languages)
- History of Translation from Asian and African Languages
- Concepts of Modern Oriental Studies
- Intercultural Communication in Asian and African Countries
- Asian and African Countries in World Politics
- Modern Translation Technologies and Tools
- Ethical, Legal, and Organisational Foundations of the Translator's Professional Practice

##### **Elective courses**

- Fundamentals of Literary Translation / Etiquette in the East
- Arabic for Professional Communication / Chinese for Professional Communication / Turkish for Professional Communication
- Language of Arabic Media / Language of Chinese Media / Language of Turkish Media
- Literary Translation Practice (Arabic) / Literary Translation Practice (Chinese) / Literary Translation Practice (Turkish)
- Translation Studies in the Arab World: History and Modernity / Translation Studies in China: History and Modernity / Translation Studies in Türkiye: History and Modernity
- Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting (Arabic) / Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting (Chinese) / Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting (Turkish)

Our advantages

- The programme is designed to train specialists equipped with the necessary professional competencies – including cultural and linguistic proficiency – prepared to conduct translational, expert, analytical, teaching, pedagogical, practical, and organisational activities in the field of linguistic mediation and intercultural engagement with the peoples of Asia and Africa
- The programme is designed to equip graduates with a broad professional outlook, enabling them to comprehend and convey scientific ideas in various fields within the humanities, socio-economic and technical sciences, as well as interdisciplinary studies. It aims to cultivate professional skills of scholarly research and data analysis, foster the ability to effectively utilise advancements of modern science, collaborate within a professional team, and apply acquired knowledge to address theoretical and applied challenges
- The programme benefits from a long-standing tradition of teaching Asian and African languages, which is effectively combined with cutting-edge educational methodologies and technologies
- Unique electronic resources in Russian, Eastern, and Western languages, as well as access to the specialised collection of the M. Gorky Scientific Library of SPbU, that includes: over 300,000 academic, educational, literary, and periodical books in all languages of the regions studied at SPbU, a collection of ancient manuscripts and woodblock printed texts, rare and unique books and lithographs

Career opportunities

##### **Areas of Employment**

- Written and Oral Translation and Interpreting
- Commercial and Management Consulting
- Operations of Non-Governmental Organisations
- Travel Agency Operations
- Library and Archive Services
- Museum Operations and Curation
- Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Internet Portal Activities
- Other Information Service Activities
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- News Agency Activities
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television Broadcasting
- Supplementary Education (for children and adults); Higher Education
- Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

##### **Organisations where our graduates work**

- Museum of the History of Religion
- Institute for Linguistic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera) of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- The State Hermitage Museum
- The National Library of Russia
- The Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences

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