Bachelor of Science in New Media Language
Kaunas University of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Kaunas, Lithuania
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,865 / per year
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
This study program focuses on languages and their application in various media. Studying New Media Language, you will learn how to use language in blogs and social networks, will pick up skills and knowledge of language application for audio-visual arts, software, websites, video games.
This program is designed for those who would like to learn to “play” with language, to master the subtleties of electronic communication, to analyze the “grammar” of visual design, and to get good command over foreign languages. During their studies, the New Media Language students learn at least one additional language and can choose minor studies in the chosen field.
KTU’s BSc New Media Language is a Joint Program of the Applied European Languages (AEL) network, which means that the students can spend two years of their studies in Spain, France, or other countries at the network universities.
The graduates of New Media Language can seek a career in any organization, carrying out projects in communications, public relations, publishing, marketing, advertising, media design, translation areas.
- 24 ECTS in IT subjects to provide the graduates with skills specific to the field;
- BA+ competencies and the possibility to choose minor studies in the chosen study field;
- Native French, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, or Swedish speakers will teach you your second/third language.
Top reasons to study at KTU
- Students can master second and/or third foreign languages choosing from French, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, or Swedish, taught by native speakers.
- The interdisciplinary program is focused on languages and the application of various media: blogs, social websites, visual art, software, websites, video games, etc.
- The study program schedules 18 ECTS in IT subjects to consolidate skills of working in and with the web and other media.
Admissions
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Curriculum
Program structure
You will have knowledge of linguistic issues and will learn another foreign language
- Public speaking
- Grammar, phonology, lexicology, semantics
- Text, discourse, functional style
You will understand new media theories and be able to create audio-visual material
- Introduction to hypertext
- Multimedia elements
- Studies of audio-visual culture
You will be able to develop creative, academic, technical, and professional texts of various genres and prepare them for publication
- Creative, academic, and technical writing
- Writing for the media
You can choose the following minor studies
- European Union studies
- Political sciences
Program Outcome
Student’s competences
Knowledge of applied linguistics and ability to apply them in a creative and methodological manner while analyzing and creating texts for media; Knowledge of modern media, their culture, power, social control, and virtual communities; English language at level C1, second foreign language at level B2.
Student’s skills
- Able to create, analyze, edit and interpret texts in English in various areas and genres in the context of new media;
- Able to comprehend and assess the processes of media culture;
- Able to prepare verbal and audio-visual information in digital media.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may seek a career worldwide in such fields where the proficiency of language in new media contexts as well as English and other foreign language skills are required.
The graduate can seek employment in business enterprises and organizations or establish and develop personal business in the fields:
- Public relations;
- E-publishing;
- Advertising;
- Marketing;
- Translation and editing, etc.
Internship
Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience and enhance their career prospects with a 10-weeks industry internship in any business enterprise or organization in the world.
In partnership with Synergium, Seriously, Alma Littera, portal ‘Kauno Žinios’, etc.
You may become
Media writer, author
- Creating an idea, writing, and editing of prose, articles, advertisement texts, instructions for use, and other published or presented works;
- Selection of the published material, revision of style, the correctness of language, and accuracy of the content.
Web and multimedia developer
- Design of computer code, analysis, and design of websites;
- Design and development of digital animation, photographs, games, audio and video clips, Internet applications;
- Maintenance of communication with network specialists for control and assurance of the safety of the Internet and web server, distribution of space, and user access.
Advertisement and marketing specialist
- Planning, preparation, and organization of advertising policies and campaigns facilitating the achievement of sales objectives, business growth, and development promotion;
- Analysis of possible new demand for goods and services, and market specifics, clarification and forecasting of consumers’ needs;
- Consulting on the range of products, advertisement, sales promotion, sales, and distribution channels.
Specialist of administration and executive areas
- Maintenance of communication of the organizational division, implementation, and maintenance of document preparation and coordination of internal management;
- Cooperation and maintenance of communication regarding various issues related to the organization’s operations;
- Guarantee of compliance with respective legislation, regulating documents, and standards.