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Eastern philology, Western European language and translation: Hindi language and literature

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Master of Philology in specialization Eastern languages and literatures (translation included), Major – Hindi

2 years

120

7

Second (Master)

Humanities

KnowledgeField EN

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Bachelor's degree in specialty 035 Philology and other related specialties

Main Qualif.: MA in Philology in specialization Eastern languages and literatures (transl. incl.), Major – Hindi. Prof. Qualif.: University Lecturer: GPA ≥75, Hindi & English FE (incl. trans.) ≥75, teaching practice ≥75. Translator (Hindi): GPA ≥75 in major courses & Branch translation, Hindi exam & trans. practice ≥75. Junior Researcher (Philology): GPA ≥75 in Indology studies; MA Thesis defense & research practice ≥90.

PLO 1. To evaluate one’s own academic and professional activities, and to develop and implement an effective strategy for self-development and professional improvement. PLO 2. Demonstrate confident command of the national and foreign (Hindi, English) languages for written and oral communication, particularly in professional and academic contexts; present research findings in the national and foreign languages. PLO 3. Apply modern methodologies and technologies, particularly information technologies, for the successful and effective performance of professional activities and to ensure the quality of research in the field of Hindi philology. PLO 4. Assess and critically analyse socially, personally and professionally significant issues and propose solutions to them in complex and unpredictable conditions, which requires the application of new approaches and forecasting. PLO 5. Identify optimal ways of effective interaction within a professional team and with representatives of other professional groups at various levels. PLO 6. Apply knowledge of the expressive, emotional and logical features of language, as well as speech techniques, to achieve a planned pragmatic outcome and facilitate successful communication. PLO 7. Analyse, compare and classify different trends and schools within linguistics. PLO 8. Evaluate the historical heritage and recent achievements of literary studies. PLO 9. Describe the theoretical foundations (concepts, categories, principles, key terms, etc.) and applied aspects of Hindi philology. PLO 10. Collect and systematise linguistic, literary and folkloric data; interpret and translate texts of various styles and genres. A full list of learning outcomes for the programme is provided in the section ‘Programme Profiles’.

Full-time form

Assessment: Formative assessment: oral tests, quizzes, assessment of independent work and presentations. Module assessment: assessment of knowledge upon completion of individual sections of the syllabus. End-of-semester assessment: examinations or tests in accordance with the academic calendar. The format (written, oral or combined) is determined by the syllabus. The final assessment for students comprises a comprehensive final examination in Hindi language and literature and translation, a comprehensive final examination in English language and translation, and the defence of the Master’s thesis. Rating scale (in points): Excellent 90-100 Good 75-89 Satisfactory 60-74 Unsatisfactory 0-59 Passed 60-100 Failed 0-59 Students must adhere to the rules of academic integrity in their studies.

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Work Placement (Teaching) practice is a compulsory component. The bases of the practice are the Center for Hindi Language and Indian Literature (Hindi), the Department of Methods of Teaching Ukrainian and Foreign Languages and Literatures (English) of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Translation and research practices are selective components. The bases of the practices are the Center for Hindi Language and Indian Literature, the Embassy of India in Ukraine. The Internships take place in educational institutions in India, in particular at the Central Institute of Hindi (Delhi and Agra). Students' participation is determined on the basis of their rating success.

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Masters of Arts in Philology with proficiency in Hindi and English can work in the academic, literary and publishing, and educational sectors; in teaching, research and administrative roles at higher education institutions; in print and electronic media, internet marketing, PR agencies, various humanitarian-oriented funds, associations and foundations, museums, libraries and archives, arts and cultural centres, etc. Furthermore, knowledge of Hindi and English enables graduates with a Master’s degree in Philology to find employment in a wide variety of economic sectors where services are required for the creation, analysing, translating and evaluating texts in these languages, as well as in travel agencies, international organisations, foreign missions, diplomatic and consular services, regional representative offices, etc.

They are entitled to continue their studies at the third level of higher education, as well as to acquire additional qualifications within the postgraduate education system.