Foreign Languages and Translation in Digital Creative Practices (film, animation, video games)
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45.04.02 In English and Russian
Level of education Master
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 2 years
With the additional qualifications ‘Teacher of Additional Education’/ Translator/Interpreter in the Field of Professional and Intercultural Communication’/ and ‘Foreign Language Teacher’
Programme description
The master’s programme ‘Foreign Languages and International Relations’ is focused on training specialist and translators/interpreters in the field of international relations, diplomacy, and intercultural communication. This programme is designed for individuals with an interest in foreign languages and international affairs.
Main courses
- Translation Theory and Practice
- Intercultural Communication Studies
- History and Practice of International Relations
- Translation of Social and Political texts
- Consecutive Interpreting
- English of Political Discourse
- English in Policy and Diplomacy
- Diplomatic Correspondence in English
- The Role of Language in World Politics
- Simultaneous Translation
Teaching staff
- Tatiana Dobrova, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor
- Kseniia Zhuravskaia, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor
- Аlisa Kuznetsova, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor
- Natalia Markushina, Doctor of Political Science, Professor
- Nadezhda Timchenko, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor
- Olga Tserpitskaia, Doctor of Political Science, Professor
Our advantages
- The course introduces students to the concepts of audiovisual translation, subtitling, localisation, media accessibility and automated translation. Classes are regularly held in computer labs using the latest software
- Both individual assignments and group projects are used to develop professional skills, allowing students to gain an understanding of audiovisual translation and localisation workflows, as well as translation project management
- During the course, students will be introduced to research methods in the field of translation and language teaching using modern information technology and will solve practical translation tasks in one or two language pairs