Philology and Language Teaching: Italian Language

What is taught in this program

This program is offered at the Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages. Students study the Italian language in depth: grammar, phonetics, speaking practice, and skills for oral and written communication. The curriculum also includes subjects on Italian literature, culture, and history.

• Practical language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Italian
• Literature and culture: Italian literature, art, and social life
• Translation fundamentals: theory and practice of oral and written translation
• Pedagogy: methods of teaching foreign languages
• Intercultural communication: effective communication with people from different cultures

Who will the graduate become

Graduates are trained as philologists with a strong command of Italian. Their professional paths include:

• Italian language teacher;
• translator or interpreter;
• specialist in international relations and cooperation;
• tour guide or manager in the tourism sector;
• language specialist in foreign companies.

Where graduates can work

In Uzbekistan there is demand for specialists who speak Italian. Graduates can work in the following organizations:

• general secondary schools, lyceums and colleges, higher education institutions;
• foreign language courses and learning centers;
• translation bureaus and publishing houses;
• tourism companies, hotels, and tourism services;
• Italian companies and joint ventures;
• foreign diplomatic missions, cultural centers, and international organizations;
• media and communication sectors.

Who this program suits

This program suits those who:

• are interested in languages and enjoy learning new ones;
• have a good memory and a good ear for languages;
• want to expand their vocabulary;
• are curious about other cultures and the arts;
• enjoy communicating with people.

Before choosing this program, we recommend reviewing the curriculum and admission requirements on the official website of the university.