Modern political development of Asian and African countries

The program has both a philological character with an intensive language element (up to 16 academic hours per week), and an area studies element aimed at a detailed knowledge of the modern socio-political development of Oriental countries. Our faculty combine classical academic methods of language teaching with the use of new progressive approaches.

Types of occupation:

• expert consultant in the field of socio-political development of the region;
• translator/interpreter in state and municipal sector of the Russian Federation, public organizations, private companies, research and educational institutions; the media.

Key disciplines of the program: History of Asian and African countries, History of Oriental countries, Oriental language, Political system of Oriental countries, Religions of Oriental countries, Economy of Oriental countries, Geography of Oriental countries, Foreign policy of Oriental countries.

Areas of occupation: state sector of the Russian Federation, private companies with offices in the Near and Middle East and China, foundations, special services, the media, international organizations, educational and research institutions.