Bachelor 2025/2026

Research Seminar “Modern Schools and Trends in Linguistics

Type: Elective course (Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication)

Delivered by: School of Foreign Languages

When: 3 year, 1, 2 module

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Instructors: Mariia Tsygunova

Language: English

Contact hours: 30

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The discipline familiarizes the students with the main trends that shape the development of Linguistics in the 21st century. The primary focus is on interdisciplinary cooperation and the emergence of integrative lines of research at the interface between Linguistics, Psychology, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. The course also considers the social impact of Linguistics and invites the students to explore the potential of contemporary linguistic theories for responding to urgent societal needs.