Best Masters in Languages in Russia 2017. Master RCTs South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk The master's program "Russian as a foreign language" in the direction of Philology 45.04.01 The purpose of the program: To give in-depth knowledge in the field of linguistics and methodology of teaching Russian as a foreign language. Undergraduates have the opportunity to gain practical experience in both research work and teaching Russian as a foreign language. Master's graduates have the knowledge in the field of linguistics, theory and methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language. The master's students read courses in all sections of the methodology of teaching Russian as a foreign language; on topical issues of the modern Russian language; on the basics of the theory test and practical test; on cultural linguistics and ethnopsycholinguistics. Language: Russian The program is aimed at students with a bachelor's degree in humanities training, speak Russian and are planning a career in the field of theory and methodology of teaching Russian as a foreign language. Awarded academic degree: Master of Philology. [-]

Overview Language of instruction: Spanish This educational program is aimed at training highly qualified translators working with basic and specialized terminology. They are ready to act as professionals and managers in the translation market using up-to-date innovative technologies that are actively applied in this field. Programme outline Compulsory courses: History of Linguistics and Methods of Linguistic Research Communication Theory Epistemology Work on Master’s Thesis Research Practice Translation Practice Elective courses: Methods of Linguistic Analysis Translation Translation of Contract Documents Translation of Judicial Documents Literary Translation Translation of Advertising Texts Credits: 120 ECTS [-]

Best Masters in Languages in Russia 2017. Overview Language of instruction: German The program is taught entirely in German. The program focuses on the improvement of practical communication skills in German. The students write and defend the thesis in German under the supervision of two teachers, a research advisor and a DAAD tutor. Programme outline Compulsory courses: History of Linguistics and Methods of Linguistic Research Semiotics in Intercultural Communication Philosophy of Language in the Aspect of Cross-linguistic Communication Teaching Practice Work on Master's Thesis Research Practice Elective courses: Linguistic Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication I Theoretical and Applied Aspects of Functional Stylistics: The Official Style Creative Writing in Theory and Practice of Teaching German as a Foreign Language – I Theoretical and Applied Aspects of Functional Stylistics: The Scientific Style Creative Writing in Theory and Practice of Teaching German as a Foreign Language – II Comparative Typology of German and Russian: Grammar Credits: 120 ECTS [-]

Overview Language of instruction: German This master program is aimed at extending the theoretical knowledge of students necessary for conducting language functional analysis and for developing the communicative competence and language proficiency. The study process is based on the theoretical guidelines of the modern trends in applied theoretical linguistics, such as pragmalinguistic analysis, communicative (interactional) text linguistics, historical pragmalinguistics, and sociolinguistic analysis of German (the dialect, professional words, the sociolect, the communicative-functional variation of linguistic forms). The program is primarily aimed at transferring to students up-to-date basic knowledge of how to use various linguistic forms in German in their direct interrelation with the socio-communicative activity of people in different socio-cultural contexts. Programme outline Compulsory courses: History of Linguistics and Methods of Linguistic Research Semiotics in Intercultural Communication Teaching Practice Preparation of Master’s Thesis Research Practice Elective courses: Fundamentals of Linguistic Pragmatics Etiquette Formulas: Evolution and Grammaticalization Textuality Criteria in Practical Analysis German Dialectology Rhetoric and the Modern Theory of Text Analysis of Narrative Text Credits: 120 ECTS [-]

Best Masters in Languages in Russia 2017. Master’s Programme «Theory and Practice of English Language» SUSU, Institute of Linguistics and International Communications, Chelyabinsk Objective of the Program   The Master’s Programme both provides deep knowledge in Linguistics, Methods of Teaching and gives hands-on experience in research work and international cooperation that develop skills that are essential for making first steps in an academic career. Study Program Courses  The study program covers all fundamentals of English language theory, methodology of research, methods of teaching. Wide range of special courses taught by research staff includes state-of the-art courses in innovations in education, leading translation theories, intercultural communication, discourse analysis and others. Research work  From the first days of study students are actively involved in the research work. They are are active members of the research teams that stimulate effective professional growth. Language:  The programme is delivered in English. The program is focused:  On applicants with an applicable bachelor's degree, fluent in English and planning a future career in Linguistics both in Russia and abroad. Programme: 120 ECTS credits, full-time study (2 years), Master’s Degree Eligibility: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in the corresponding field Scholarship: Scholarship covers the tuition fee and some study materials An academic year includes 2 semesters beginning on 1st September and 10th February. Winter holidays - 2 weeks, Summer holidays - 2 months (July, August). Master’s Thesis defense is defended in June. [-]