The Faculty of Foreign Languages of St. Petersburg State University is one of the prestigious structural units of the oldest university in Russia. Graduates of the faculty are fluent in several foreign languages, can work as simultaneous translators, teachers. It is worth noting that the faculty also provides ext. study services in. languages, as well as retraining programs.
Chairs
On the basis of the faculty there are several departments, including:
- foreign languages in the field of management;
- German language;
- in. languages in the field of mathematical sciences and information technology and others.
Most departments are graduate. The faculty is taught by candidates of sciences, associate professors and professors. Many teachers are active translators.
Master programs
On the basis of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of St. Petersburg State University, masters are trained in the following educational programs:
- John languages in the field of international relations (English, Chinese).
- John languages in the bilingual and cultural space (French and English).
- John languages and intercultural communication in the field of business and management.
- Translator in the field of natural sciences.
- John languages in the practice of teaching and communication.
- Media discourse in international communications: linguistic, cultural and prof. competencies.
- Teacher professionally oriented in. language in high school.
Most programs teach in English and Russian. The duration of studies at the master's programs is 2 years or 4 academic semesters. At the end of the training, the student passes the final exam, and also defends a master's thesis. Teachers of the Faculty of Foreign Languages at St. Petersburg State University conduct classes in German, French, Swedish, Spanish and Italian, which students of St. Petersburg University study as a second foreign language. Students receive a diploma in two languages.
Passing score
The passing score at the Faculty of Foreign Languages of St. Petersburg State University in 2018 was 275. The minimum amount of points scored for all entrance tests (taking into account individual achievements) was fixed at 281.
Students of other faculties of St. Petersburg State University can also take the opportunity to study the 2nd foreign language; for this, special add. programs (electives). For example, students of the Faculty of Economics can study French, German or Spanish as part of the elective program. Classes are held 1 time per school week.