Language Support for International Relations

Program description:

Area of studies:
45.05.01

Branch of science:
Humanities

Institute:
Ural Institute of Humanities

Degree awarded:
Specialist's degree

Intake Year:
2020-2023

Mode and duration of study:
Full-time: 5 years

Languages:
Russian

There are good grounds for thinking that you will know how to

• sharpen your speaking skills, listening skills, writing skills, interpersonal skills;
• develop concentration, cultural sensitivity and dexterity;
• convert concepts in the source language to equivalent concepts in the target language;
• compile information and technical terms into glossaries and terminology databases to be used in their oral renditions and translations;
• speak, read, and write fluently in two languages;
• relay the style and tone of the original language;
• render spoken messages accurately, quickly, and clearly;
• apply their cultural knowledge to render an accurate and meaningful interpretation or translation of the original message;
• accompany foreign visitor and facilitate communication between receiving party and visitors;
• adapt a product or service for use in a different language and culture;
• attend conferences and meetings and act as official translator to mediate discussion.

Our decisive strategic advantages are:

• experienced staff
• lively atmosphere
• respect for tradition
• access to new technologies
• intellectual development

It might be tempting to suppose that after graduation you can work as

• community interpreters
• conference interpreters
• escort interpreters
• localizers

You may seriously consider the possibility of working at

• translation companies/agencies
• commercial and industrial organisations, such as manufacturers
• local, national and international governments and international bodies