German Language, Literature and Translation

Programme description

The Bachelor’s programme "Geraman Language, Literature and Translation" trains professionals in the fields of intercultural and interlingual communication, translation and Italian language teaching
Graduates receive a thorough general philological, linguistic and pedagogical education in the spirit of the carefully preserved traditions of the St Petersburg School of Linguistics, which will enable them either to continue their studies in their chosen field or to pursue a successful career. Graduates of the programme have extensive knowledge of the culture of the target languages and regions, and a strong background in philology and the humanities

Main courses

German
Listening skills practice
German Studies
Austria and Switzerland Studies
Introduction to the ethnography of German-speaking countries
Lexicology of German
Word formation in German
Stylistics of German
History of German
Phraseology of German
Theoretical Grammar of the German Language
German Teaching Methods
Introduction to Educational Process Management Introduction to Translation Studies
Written Translation
Socio-political Translation
Literary Translation

Our advantages

Students will have the opportunity to master the German language at a level no lower than CEFR level C1+, with the necessary theoretical knowledge expected of an undergraduate; they will be familiar with the main areas of Germanic studies
Unrivalled teaching staff with expertise in key areas of modern linguistics, including visiting specialists
The opportunity to gain additional certifications in translation and pedagogy, opening up new career prospects without incurring additional financial and time costs
Working closely with employers to ensure effective placements and guidance support for graduate projects
Modern technologies and methods of teaching, taking into account the achievements of Russian and German methodology and didactics of teaching foreign languages in higher education