English Philology - Applied Linguistics (programme mostly in English)

Contemporary Sinology- NEW!

The new specialization offered at TEU in 2010 creates a unique opportunity to master two out of six official languages of the United Nations: English and Chinese.

Contemporary Sinology provides students with knowledge on all aspects of art, culture, and tradition of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Graduates develop a good command of Chinese language, a skill highly desired in a competitive job market.

 

Graduate profile

The graduate will be aware of:

• the basis of intercultural communication and negotiation skills useful in dealing with Chinese partners
• customs and social norms of a modern Chinese society
• the cultural conditions which apply in doing business in China

 

The graduate should be able:

• to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English
• to communicate in Chinese on an intermediate level certified by the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)
• pursue projects and tasks connected to China
• develop and maintain business relations with Chinese partners

 

Prospective career paths

The graduate will be able to work in:

• media- news agencies, TV, radio
• government department of foreign affairs
• advertising agencies and Public Relations
• enterprises and organizations cooperating with Chinese partners
• international and cultural organizations
• tourism

Impress your employer with ability to use rare, but now the most desirable language on the European labor market!

Learn how to work in a culturally different environment and how to succeed in dealing with the Chinese partners!

Intercultural Business Communication

Apart from being a fluent speaker in both English and other foreign language, students will posses fundamental knowledge and skills indispensable for intercultural communication in business environment.

Students following the specialization "Intercultural Business Communication" within the framework of the English Philology/ Applied Linguistics BA Program, have the opportunity to learn the most vital issues related to successful intercultural interaction particularly in private business companies. An important component of this specialization is the study and analysis of the communication styles of various cultures, which help to understand the challenges which may arise from diverse forms of intercultural communication. A particular characteristic of the system at TEU is the emphasis paid to connecting theoretical and practical knowledge and the workshops which prepare students for future work. The graduates develop advanced oral and written communication skills in an intercultural working environment.

 

Students acquire specific knowledge of:

• various methods of presentation, negotiation, running a meeting and establishing contacts in international business
• successful business communication
• EU institutions and procedures as well as international trade organizations
• micro and macroeconomics
• basic methods of public relations and advertising

 

Sample subjects:

• Intercultural Communication
• Business Communication
• Theory of Communication
• Issues in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics

 

Many graduate students of English Philology- Applied Linguistics pursue careers in diplomacy, culture, EU institutions, business, research and journalism.

Public Relations and Political Communication

Programme provides students with a broad knowledge of the contemporary world. It combines public relations with specific field that examines the influence of communication on political decisions and vice versa.

Sample subjects:

• Public Relations
• Introduction to Rhetoric
• Contemporary Anglo-Saxon Rhetoric
• Language of Persuasion and Advertisement
• Introduction to Critical Discourse Analysis

Students learn:

• methods of intercultural communication
• various techniques of presentation, negotiation, running a meeting and establishing contacts in politics
• to translate documents within the field of politics
• how to analyze the political and economical situation from different perspectives

 

Many graduate students of English Philology- Applied Linguistics pursue careers in diplomacy, culture, EU institutions, business, PR, research and journalism.