Type:
Bachelor
Speciality:
023201.02.6 - Linguistics
Specialisation:
023201.02.6 - Cross-Cultural Communication (English)
Qualification awarded:
Bachelor’s
Programme academic year:
2025/2026
Mode of study:
Full time
1. Admission criteria/requirements
"Order of admission to RA state and non-state higher educational institutions (according to the Bachelor's educational program)", RA Government Decision (April 26, 2012, N 597 -Ն)
The prescribed entrance exams are:
·Armenian language and literature (written)
·English (written)
The prescribed entrance exams are:
·Armenian language and literature (written)
·English (written)
2. Programme Objectives
The goal of the program is to prepare specialists of English who will have comprehensive knowledge of cross-cultural communication and will be able to communicate effectively with representatives of different cultures based on the principles of cultural awareness. Graduates will be able to successfully apply English oral and written skills in various spheres of activity (academic, business, and everyday communication), as well as in computer mediated communication (advertising, content writing).
3. Educational outcomes of the programme
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- to present the fundamentals of linguacultural studies and cross-cultural communication
- to discuss the peculiarities of the grammatical, lexical, and stylistic domains of English and the communicative-functional patterns characteristic of the English language
- to comment on the historical-geographical, administrative-legal, and ethnolinguistic systems of English-speaking countries, and to compare the knowledge about Armenian and English linguacultures and cultural values
- to present the optimal ways of overcoming communication barriers that arise in the process of cross-cultural communication
- to explain the characteristic differences of English when used in different communicative situations
- to have proficiency in written English
- to demonstrate appropriate skills in understanding and responding to spoken English
- to perform written and oral translations from English to Armenian and vice versa, applying the principle of interrelationship between language and culture
- to create advertising and informative texts in English
- to communicate effectively in cross-cultural communication situations
- to apply the oral and written communication skills of the second foreign language in different communicative contexts
- to use various sources of information related to the intercultural sphere, to process and present the information
- to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in practice
- to perform teamwork that requires cooperative working skills
4. Assessment methods
The evaluation system consists of a multifactor procedure of regular verification and assessment of students' knowledge. It aims to organize a balanced learning process, to promote the student's independent work, and to employ evaluation as a means of continuous improvement in the learning process.The assessment includes the following components and forms:
1. Assessment of sub-sections of the course (academic module) during the semester: 2 mid-term exams
2. Check-ups of individual topics of the course (academic module) during the semester: mid-term check-ups
3. Verification and evaluation of the implementation and assimilation of knowledge planned by the program during the semester: independent work
4. Evaluation of independent and/or group research planned by the program during the semester, which replaces any of the mid-term exams: research work
5. Assessing class participation
6. Final assessment of the entire course (academic module) in the exam period: final exam
1. Assessment of sub-sections of the course (academic module) during the semester: 2 mid-term exams
2. Check-ups of individual topics of the course (academic module) during the semester: mid-term check-ups
3. Verification and evaluation of the implementation and assimilation of knowledge planned by the program during the semester: independent work
4. Evaluation of independent and/or group research planned by the program during the semester, which replaces any of the mid-term exams: research work
5. Assessing class participation
6. Final assessment of the entire course (academic module) in the exam period: final exam
5. Graduates future career opportunities
Graduates of the "Cross-cultural Communication (English)" program can find possible jobs in the following institutions:
· Departments of external relations and PR departments of RA Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Economy, etc.
· Banks operating in Armenia: HSBC, ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE, ID, AMERIA
· RA embassies, consulates: embassies of the USA, Great Britain, the Republic of India, the People's Republic of China, the Delegation of the European Union
· International organizations: USAID, Council of Europe office, UN offices
· Advertising agencies, public and private enterprises operating in innovative technologies: Microsoft, ABC Communications, Marog
· Travel agencies: Loca, Visa Concord, Great Tours
· Museums and research institutes: Martiros Saryan House-Museum, Sergey Parajanov Museum, Erebuni Museum, Matenadaran, Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute
· English learning centers: Universe, Smart Choice, Go Language School, Pass, RA schools
· Departments of external relations and PR departments of RA Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Economy, etc.
· Banks operating in Armenia: HSBC, ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE, ID, AMERIA
· RA embassies, consulates: embassies of the USA, Great Britain, the Republic of India, the People's Republic of China, the Delegation of the European Union
· International organizations: USAID, Council of Europe office, UN offices
· Advertising agencies, public and private enterprises operating in innovative technologies: Microsoft, ABC Communications, Marog
· Travel agencies: Loca, Visa Concord, Great Tours
· Museums and research institutes: Martiros Saryan House-Museum, Sergey Parajanov Museum, Erebuni Museum, Matenadaran, Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute
· English learning centers: Universe, Smart Choice, Go Language School, Pass, RA schools
6. Resources and forms to support learning
For the implementation of the program, the educational unit has the necessary educational spaces and the necessary technical equipment: computer room, projector, electronic whiteboard, TV. There is some literature in the educational unit implementing the program, and the new educational materials (printed and electronic) will be provided by the teaching staff
7. Educational standards or programme benchmarks used for programme development
When developing the program, the descriptors required for the sixth (Bachelor's) educational level (qualification) of the RA Higher Education NQF (Decision N 714 of July 7, 2016) were taken as a basis.
The program was also implemented by taking into account the existing program orientations and standards in the given speciality of the leading European universities (in particular, the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Area Studies of the Moscow State University named after M. Lomonosov, Linguistics and Cross-cultural Communication of the Universities of Groningen (Netherlands), Warwick (England), Redbud (Netherlands) taking into account the existing program orientations and standards in the given speciality of the faculties
The program was also implemented by taking into account the existing program orientations and standards in the given speciality of the leading European universities (in particular, the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Area Studies of the Moscow State University named after M. Lomonosov, Linguistics and Cross-cultural Communication of the Universities of Groningen (Netherlands), Warwick (England), Redbud (Netherlands) taking into account the existing program orientations and standards in the given speciality of the faculties
8. Requirements for the academic staff
Teaching/Pedagogical
· The ability to create the educational program of the course and define its methodology
· Ability to effectively control the audience
· Mastering and using the latest educational technologies
· Ability to use interactive teaching methods
· Adoption of cooperative learning principles
· Ability to combine and deliver theoretical and practical skills
Research
· Ability to carry out theoretical and empirical research
· Ability to use print and online scientific sources
· Ability to carry out independent research (programs, reports, scientific debate, etc.) in the sphere of intercultural communication theory and other related linguistic fields
Communication
· Ability to communicate with the audience
· Collaborative and participatory, student-centered communication skills
ICT application
· Basic computer skills (fluency in MS Office package: Word, Excel, Power-Point)
· Ability to use social platforms
· Control of online groups
· Ability to create powerpoint presentations
· Ability to use digital technologies
Other abilities
· Knowledge of professional ethics and legal norms (in particular, in the field of cross-cultural communication, linguistics, and translation)
· Ability to assess the necessary resources and implement programs effectively
Knowledge of a foreign language
Ability to plan and control time
Professional abilities
·Excellent knowledge of English, the ability to implement an appropriate speech strategy in an English-speaking environment, avoiding cross-cultural language conflicts
·Ability to conduct various debates and discussions on various philological disciplines related to cross-cultural communication and related disciplines
·to examine the linguistic and ethnocultural features of intercultural texts from English to Armenian and the ability to translate from Armenian to English
·Skills to manage research work in the theory of intercultural communication and other related linguistic fields
·Abilities to present and analyze the basic principles, forms, and features of cross-cultural communication and optimal ways to overcome communication barriers
·Skills to carry out active scientific discussions, debates, and analyses of global and local contexts based on the combination of native and foreign language cultures
General requirements
Academic degree
·Academic degree and/or rank in the field of philology, or, in some cases, a Master's degree in a given or related specialty
·Availability of at least 3 scientific and/or methodological publications in the last 5 years and/or at least 3 years of experience in the field
·At least 3 participations in conferences and/or workshops in 5 years
Pedagogical experience
·Experience in teaching professional courses and/or conducting training
·Participation in local or international training and/or professional qualification improvement courses during the last 3 years,
Practical experience
At least 3 years of work experience in philology or related fields
· The ability to create the educational program of the course and define its methodology
· Ability to effectively control the audience
· Mastering and using the latest educational technologies
· Ability to use interactive teaching methods
· Adoption of cooperative learning principles
· Ability to combine and deliver theoretical and practical skills
Research
· Ability to carry out theoretical and empirical research
· Ability to use print and online scientific sources
· Ability to carry out independent research (programs, reports, scientific debate, etc.) in the sphere of intercultural communication theory and other related linguistic fields
Communication
· Ability to communicate with the audience
· Collaborative and participatory, student-centered communication skills
ICT application
· Basic computer skills (fluency in MS Office package: Word, Excel, Power-Point)
· Ability to use social platforms
· Control of online groups
· Ability to create powerpoint presentations
· Ability to use digital technologies
Other abilities
· Knowledge of professional ethics and legal norms (in particular, in the field of cross-cultural communication, linguistics, and translation)
· Ability to assess the necessary resources and implement programs effectively
Knowledge of a foreign language
Ability to plan and control time
Professional abilities
·Excellent knowledge of English, the ability to implement an appropriate speech strategy in an English-speaking environment, avoiding cross-cultural language conflicts
·Ability to conduct various debates and discussions on various philological disciplines related to cross-cultural communication and related disciplines
·to examine the linguistic and ethnocultural features of intercultural texts from English to Armenian and the ability to translate from Armenian to English
·Skills to manage research work in the theory of intercultural communication and other related linguistic fields
·Abilities to present and analyze the basic principles, forms, and features of cross-cultural communication and optimal ways to overcome communication barriers
·Skills to carry out active scientific discussions, debates, and analyses of global and local contexts based on the combination of native and foreign language cultures
General requirements
Academic degree
·Academic degree and/or rank in the field of philology, or, in some cases, a Master's degree in a given or related specialty
·Availability of at least 3 scientific and/or methodological publications in the last 5 years and/or at least 3 years of experience in the field
·At least 3 participations in conferences and/or workshops in 5 years
Pedagogical experience
·Experience in teaching professional courses and/or conducting training
·Participation in local or international training and/or professional qualification improvement courses during the last 3 years,
Practical experience
At least 3 years of work experience in philology or related fields
