Textology and literary source studies

Programme Description

70230105 – Textual Studies and Literary Source Studies (Uzbek Language) is a master's degree specialization aimed at preparing highly qualified professionals in the scholarly study of written sources, textual analysis, research of literary heritage materials, and the introduction of manuscript and lithographic works into academic circulation. The specialization also prepares experts for the field of philology and encompasses research activities related to the preservation, study, and promotion of Uzbek literary heritage.

Curriculum and Study Plan

During their studies, master's students acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Theory of Textual Studies;
• Literary Source Studies;
• Description and Analysis of Manuscripts;
• Methods of Textual Analysis;
• Uzbek Literary Sources;
• Sources of Classical Literature;
• Fundamentals of Archaeography;
• Preparation of Sources for Scholarly Publication;
• Methods of Philological Research;
• Research Methodology;
• Academic Writing;
• Scientific and Pedagogical Activity.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• conduct scholarly analysis of manuscripts and historical sources;
• prepare reliable critical scholarly editions of texts;
• classify and investigate literary sources;
• carry out research in the fields of textual studies and source studies;
• prepare scholarly articles, monographs, and teaching-methodological materials;
• carry out teaching activities in higher education institutions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers as:

• textual scholars and researchers;
• literary source studies specialists;
• employees of research institutes;
• museum and archive specialists;
• specialists in libraries and manuscript collections;
• lecturers in higher education institutions;
• PhD researchers.