# English Language and Literature

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45.03.01 
*In English and Russian*

Level of education Bachelor

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 4 years

With the additional qualifications ‘Teacher of English Language and Literature’ / ‘Translator/Interpreter’

Programme description

- The programme is designed to prepare qualified personnel with a broad profile in the fields of intercultural and interlingual communication, translation, linguistic and cultural studies, English language teaching and English literature
- It is designed for high school graduates who wish to acquire in‑depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the English language, literature and culture of English‑speaking countries and regions

Main courses

- English
- History of Foreign Literature
- Modern British and US Literature
- Linguistics and Cultural Studies
- Linguistic and Area Studies of Great Britain and the USA
- Literary Translation
- Translation of Social and Political Texts
- Consecutive Interpreting
- Russian to English Translation
- English Morphology and Syntax
- Structure and Meaning of the English Word
- Modern Semantic Research
- Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language

Teaching staff

- Natalia Sokolova, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor
- Elizaveta Khomyakova, Doctor of Philology, Professor
- Igor Tolochin, Doctor of Philology, Professor
- Еkaterina Troshchenkova, Doctor of Philology, Professor
- Natalia Shutemova, Doctor of Philology, Associate Professor
- Tatiana Petukhova, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor
- Olga Emelianova, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor
- Natalia Denisova, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor

Our advantages

- The programme offers the opportunity to gain a rigorous philological education In addition to practical courses in English and a second foreign language, graduates receive training in theoretical disciplines such as literary studies, the history of English literature, English linguistics, linguistic and cultural studies, and translation studies
- Students undertake teaching and translation practice to develop professional teaching and intercultural interaction skills Students are actively involved in research work and participate in scientific conferences

Career opportunities

Graduates are ready to work as: translators and interpreters with knowledge of two foreign languages; escorting interpreters; foreign language teachers; editors; and personal assistants. They can also work in publishing houses and in the field of mass communication, and be involved in research activities.

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