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Cultural Linguistics of Great Britain and the USA

45.04.02 In Russian

Level of education Master

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 2 years

Programme description

The master’s programme "Cultural Linguistics of Great Britain and the USA" provides students with knowledge of: the national distinctness of the English language; historical, geopolitical and cultural features of Great Britain and the USA; and behavioural, gender, status and age characteristics of speech activity of their citizens as bearers of traditions and culture of the English-speaking society. The knowledge acquired contributes to the formation of research skills using cutting-edge methods of language analysis, and professional use of English during translation and interpreting activities. This ensures that graduates of this master’s programme are much-in-demand in the labour market.

Main courses
  • Translation Practice (Internship)
  • American Identity in Text
  • Theory and Practice of Countering Corrupt Behaviour and Manifestations of Extremism (Online Course)
  • Gender Variability of English
  • Business Administration (Online Course)
  • British Historical Toponymy
  • Current Issues in Continuous Education (Online Course)
  • Adapting and Studying at the University (eLearning)
  • Graduation Project Preparation
  • History of English Dialects
  • English
  • Cognitive Foundations of Linguoculturology
  • Philosophy and Culture in English-Speaking Countries
  • History of Linguistics and Methods of Linguistic Research
  • Intertextuality in British Linguistic Culture and others
Our advantages
  • The continuity of traditions of linguistic research and linguistic and cultural schools in Russia
  • Unique exclusive courses of lectures delivered by St Petersburg University professors
  • A vast range of problems and research methods in the field of English and English-speaking cultures in synchrony and diachrony
  • Formation of graduates' deep knowledge not only of various practical aspects of the English language, but also the cultural differences between the target language countries. This is constantly contributing to successful communication and career growth in any professional field which implies intercultural interaction: in business, politics, education, science, tourism, translation and teaching
Main areas of research
  • Current issues in linguistics and English studies
  • Modern Issues in Linguoculturology
  • American and British linguo-culture in synchrony and diachrony
  • Anthropo-oriented approach in modern linguistic research
  • Patterns of linguistic representation of culture
  • The interdisciplinary nature of the modern linguistic paradigm
  • Prototypicality and variability of the modern linguistic view of the world
  • Culturally significant concepts and stereotypes

 

International cooperation

Master’s students have the opportunity to take part in exchange education programmes with partner universities of St Petersburg University.

Career opportunities

The programme is aimed at training linguists capable of professional practical, scientific, methodical, research, organisational and managerial activities in the field of English studies, linguistics, geopolitics, history and culture of Great Britain and the USA. The graduates can pursue a career of researchers and teachers. They can also work as highly qualified translators.

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The programme descriptions for the 2025/2026 academic year are currently being updated. Information regarding admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year is available on the St Petersburg University Admissions Committee website.

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