Russian Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture)

Sukurta: 24 November 2020

	Faculty Faculty of Philology
	Scope of studies and length 120 ECTS credits, 2 years
	Qualification awarded Master of Humanities
	Application period* 1 May / 1 July
	Language Russian
	Tuition fee per year 5 538 鈧� EU/EFTA students can apply for a state-funded places
	Start of studies 1 September
	City Vilnius

The Russian Studies (literature, linguistics, culture) programme aims to train well-qualified analysts and researchers of Russian literature, culture, and linguistics, who are aware of the needs of contemporary society, can think critically and work independently and responsibly with Russian texts of various genres. The programme enables the graduates to solve the theoretical and practical problems related to the issues of the current state of the language, literature, and culture, both in their professional activities and in the broader sphere of (inter)cultural communication.

The programme is open to graduates from all disciplines with proficiency in Russian at the B2+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. All courses in the programme are taught in Russian.

Programme structure

Subjects of study	Credits
Semester 1 Autumn
Compulsory Courses	20.0
East and West in Russian Culture	5.0
General and Typological Linguistics	10.0
Methodology of Literary Theory	5.0
Optional Courses	10.0
variant LINGUISTICS (you can choose subjects from any variant, regardless of your study program)	10.0
Applied Linguistics (and a research project)	10.0
Baltic Onomastics	5.0
Contrastive Grammar	5.0
Contrastive Grammar	5.0
Contrastive Grammar of the Baltic Languages	5.0
Critical Discourse Analysis	5.0
Current Approaches to Language Testing and Assessment	5.0
Digital Resources of the Baltic Languages	5.0
Effective Scientific Discourse	5.0
Etymology	5.0
Grammar Theory	5.0
Issues in Lexical Typology	5.0
Language and Culture	5.0
Language and Gender: From Grammar to Politics	5.0
Legal Argumentation	5.0
Linguistic Pragmatics	5.0
Linguistic Typology	10.0
Linguistic Typology (and a research project)	10.0
Media Discourse I/III p.	5.0
Media Discourse I/III p.	5.0
Media Discourse III/III p.	10.0
Media Discourse (Medialisation of Political Discourse) III/III p.	10.0
Prussian Studies	5.0
Research on Old Lithuanian and Latvian Texts	5.0
Sociolinguistics	10.0
Terminology	5.0
Trends in Contemporary Linguistics (and a research project)	10.0
variant LITERATURE AND CULTURE (you can choose subjects from any variant, regardless of your study program)	10.0
Ancient Metamorphoses in Modern Literature	5.0
Authorship and 'the Author Question' in Literary Discourse	5.0
Cultural Representations of Gender and Family	5.0
Cultural Studies	5.0
Editing Culture Texts	5.0
Experiential Learning and Applied Project	5.0
Experiential Learning and Research Project in Gender Studies	5.0
Hermeneutical Theory of Culture	5.0
Intertextuality: theory and practice	5.0
Islam and Christian Culture	5.0
James Joyce	5.0
Language and Thinking	5.0
Linguocultural Studies	5.0
Literature and the Anthropocene	10.0
Lithuanian Literature and Cultures of Memory	5.0
Methods in Literary Studies	5.0
Narratives of place and migration in the NBS region	5.0
Phenomenology I: The Basics of Phenomenology	5.0
Postcolonial Studies and Literature	5.0
Psychoanalytical Criticism of Art	5.0
The Arts of the Muses in Antiquity	5.0
The Great Shift? The Revival of Classical Antiquity in Italian Literature	5.0
The Victorian Novel and its Contemporary Transformations	5.0
Theme of Madness in Literature	5.0
variant TRANSLATION (you can choose subjects from any variant, regardless of your study program)	10.0
Computer-Aided Translation	5.0
Practical Rhetoric	5.0
Translation of Literary Texts II/II p.	5.0
Translation of Lithuanian Literature into English	5.0
Semester 2 Spring
Compulsory Courses	20.0
Development of Culture in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania	5.0
New Linguistic Schools	10.0
The Canon of Russian Novel	5.0
Optional Courses	10.0
Contrastive Grammar of Slavic Languages	5.0
Media Discourse II/III p.	5.0
Sociology of Russian Literature	5.0
Typology of the Media Genres	5.0
Semester 3 Autumn
Compulsory Courses	20.0
Academic Writing	5.0
Current Issues in Modern Russian Literature	10.0
Semantics and Pragmatics	5.0
Optional Courses	10.0
variant LINGUISTICS (you can choose subjects from any variant, regardless of your study program)	10.0
Applied Linguistics (and a research project)	10.0
Baltic Onomastics	5.0
Contrastive Grammar	5.0
Contrastive Grammar	5.0
Contrastive Grammar of Lithuanian and Italian	5.0
Contrastive Grammar of the Baltic Languages	5.0
Critical Discourse Analysis	5.0
Current Approaches to Language Testing and Assessment	5.0
Digital Resources of the Baltic Languages	5.0
Effective Scientific Discourse	5.0
Etymology	5.0
Grammar Theory	5.0
Issues in Lexical Typology	5.0
Language and Culture	5.0
Language and Gender: From Grammar to Politics	5.0
Legal Argumentation	5.0
Linguistic Pragmatics	5.0
Linguistic Typology	10.0
Linguistic Typology (and a research project)	10.0
Media Discourse I/III p.	5.0
Media Discourse III/III p.	10.0
Media Discourse (Medialisation of Political Discourse) III/III p.	10.0
Prussian Studies	5.0
Research on Old Lithuanian and Latvian Texts	5.0
Sociolinguistics	10.0
Terminology	5.0
Trends in Contemporary Linguistics (and a research project)	10.0
variant LITERATURE AND CULTURE (you can choose subjects from any variant, regardless of your study program)	10.0
Ancient Metamorphoses in Modern Literature	5.0
Authorship and 'the Author Question' in Literary Discourse	5.0
Cultural Representations of Gender and Family	5.0
Cultural Studies	5.0
Editing Culture Texts	5.0
Experiential Learning and Applied Project	5.0
Experiential Learning and Research Project in Gender Studies	5.0
Hermeneutical Theory of Culture	5.0
Intertextuality: theory and practice	5.0
Islam and Christian Culture	5.0
James Joyce	5.0
Language and Thinking	5.0
Linguocultural Studies	5.0
Literature and the Anthropocene	10.0
Lithuanian Literature and Cultures of Memory	5.0
Methods in Literary Studies	5.0
Narratives of place and migration in the NBS region	5.0
Phenomenology I: The Basics of Phenomenology	5.0
Postcolonial Studies and Literature	5.0
Psychoanalytical Criticism of Art	5.0
The Arts of the Muses in Antiquity	5.0
The Great Shift? The Revival of Classical Antiquity in Italian Literature	5.0
The Victorian Novel and its Contemporary Transformations	5.0
Theme of Madness in Literature	5.0
variant TRANSLATION (you can choose subjects from any variant, regardless of your study program)	10.0
Computer-Aided Translation	5.0
Practical Rhetoric	5.0
Translation of Literary Texts II/II p.	5.0
Translation of Lithuanian Literature into English	5.0
Semester 4 Spring
Compulsory Courses	30.0
Master Final Thesis (Study field: Philology by language)	30.0

Key Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this programme will be able to:

Analyze and evaluate Russian language phenomena using the latest theories and methods of linguistic schools, and explain language features in a broader linguistic and intercultural context;
Understand the Russian literary canon and Russian culture as a complex phenomenon, and analyze and evaluate Russian literary and cultural texts of different genres;
Produce and edit texts in Russian in various genres professionally and communicate effectively in Russian in written and oral form, taking into account the communicative situation;
Make effective use of modern information technologies, data resources and sources (texts, dictionaries, term banks, etc.) related to the Russian language;
Select independently a topical linguistic, literary, cultural or interdisciplinary problem, carry out research and present the results to different audiences;
Debate in a reasoned way about the processes and problems of language, literature and culture in contemporary society;
Identify differences in cultural identities and attitudes between oneself and others, and cooperate with people from different cultures to achieve common goals;
Take responsibility for the quality and improvement of their performance.

Programme Specific Requirements

The entry requirement is a B2 level knowledge of Russian.
Submit one of the following: (IELTS Academic 4.5+, TOEFL iBT 32+, Cambridge English exam 140+, Pearson PTE Academic 43+, LanguageCert IESOL B1, Duolingo English Test 65+) or other English proficiency document confirming that the applicant has achieved B1 level according to CEFR.
Applicants can be exempt from providing a level confirming certificate in cases described in the General admission requirements.
In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.

Why 蜜豆视频?

Russian Studies consist of subjects in Russian language and linguistics, Russian literature and literary studies, and Russian culture. Students can choose the topic and problem of their Master's thesis.

What's after?

Graduates of this programme can work in cultural, educational and scientific institutions, state and public institutions, international organisations, business and service companies, media, publishing, and public spheres related to contemporary art and media, as well as in the academic sphere and do research work in higher education institutions in the field of the Russian language, literature, culture, text production and (inter-)cultural communication.
They can also become freelance or self-employed content creators, publishers and creative communicators.

Scholarships

Arqus European University Alliance

鈥濼he 蜜豆视频 program 鈥淩ussian Studies: Literature, Linguistics, Culture鈥� offers a meticulously balanced curriculum covering various areas: linguistics, art canon, 19th-21st century literature, and the influence of history on cultural development. Students can choose from a broad range of courses, including the linguistic history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, media linguistics, and more. It is worth highlighting the excellent interaction with the teaching staff, which facilitates quick resolution of challenges and creates a conducive learning environment. Motivated students are given every opportunity for deep immersion in the subject matter, with lectures that include discussions and various options for creative expression, professional, and personal growth. 蜜豆视频 offers excellent opportunities for those seeking comprehensive education, combining academic excellence with personalized support and attention to each student. My firsthand experience confirms all of the above, and I wholeheartedly recommend this program.鈥�

Olga Fedorovskaya (Master of Humanities (in Russian Studies), Magna Cum Laude graduate.)