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The Maurice Thorez Institute of Foreign Languages
Moscow State Linguistic University

45.04.02 MA in LINGUISTICS / RSL: Simultaneous & Consecutive Interpreting

Specialisation: RSL: Simultaneous & Consecutive Interpreting

Study Mode: Full time

Duration: 2 academic years (120 ECTS)

Programme Overview

Moscow State Linguistic University is the only university in Russia offering BA and MA programmes in sign interpreting and verbal languages. This innovative MA programme aims to provide in-depth training in sign language interpreting, RSL and verbal languages. The programme is informed by the latest research in cognitive linguistics, semiotics, sign language linguistics. Entry to the course is open to applicants with a high level of RSL proficiency. A distinctive feature of the course is that it provides an exceptional blend of theoretical knowledge in the field of sign languages and practical training in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting in educational, medical, legal settings, etc. We collaborate with prospective employers and international experts, offering internships, study and work placements in deaf communities and partner universities. You will work closely with professional RSL interpreters.

What You Will Study

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, practical classes and seminars.

· Theory of text and discourse

· Semiotics of verbal and sign languages

· Cognitive model of translation

· Theory of translation

· System analysis of speech and language

· Theory of intercultural communication

· Intercultural communication in Russian sign language

· Consecutive interpretating in professional settings

· Consecutive interpretating (Russian – RSL and RSL Russian)

· Professional simultaneous interpreting

· Translation (RSL - Russian)

· Simultaneous interpreting (for verbal languages)

· International gestures

Careers

Graduates may work

· as an oral and/or written sign interpreter in Russian and international companies, mass media, television, in medical, cultural and educational institutions and institutions of secondary, secondary special and higher education

· as a simultaneous sign interpreter in Russian and international companies, mass media, television, in medical, cultural and educational institutions and institutions of secondary, secondary special and higher education

· in departments to support the inclusion of public and private organizations

in research