Russian Studies is the most popular language course among the students this year. On Friday, the official of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies of Delhi University said the department has received highest number of applications for Russian Studies.
There are 40 seats in the department but it has received 165 applications. The officials believe that professional fields like medical, tourism, defence sector, external affairs are some areas where Russian language students find better employment opportunities.
“There are many benefits to study a language. Students exchange the culture while learning the language,” said Rashmi, Assistant Professor, Department of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies, DU.
Currently India, Thailand and Singapore are three countries in Asia which are receiving the maximum number of medical tourists, because of the quality of healthcare infrastructure and the availability of highly skilled doctors, as well as lower cost of treatment here.
“Students who are learning the Russian language will work as interpreter, translator and assist the Russian delegations during their visit to India,” added Rashmi. “learning of a language will not only help to the student in professional fields but it also make easy for two countries in trade and economic progress by exchanging the dialogues while working together,” she added.
The Delhi University is running the course of Russian Studies in three modes which are PhD in Russian Studies, M. Phil in Russian Studies and MA in Russian Studies. For this academic session, Delhi University has received 61 applications for the Czech language. The number is second in terms of applications after the Russian studies.
Other than that, 30 applications for Bulgarian Studies and 40 applications for Croatian language has been received. Apart from the University department for International languages, some languages are being taught in DU colleges as well. Department is facing a shortage of staff despite huge strength of language students.