An important role in the training is played by studies of modern and classical languages which allows the students to read the works of classical philosophy and contemporary thinkers in their original language. Specialized workshops on the study of phenomenological and hermeneutic tradition as well as on modern European philosophy are also an essential part of the training process. In the context of EHU's American Studies Program a course of lectures on contemporary American philosophy is offered. Division of Psychology A world standard of training in the domain of psychology can be achieved only by means of interaction and cooperation with the best universities of Europe and North America. This includes exchange of ideas, faculty and students exchanges, and joint participation in academic and research programs.
Teaching is conducted by top specialists of Belarus.
Professor Gennady Kouchinski, Doctor of Psychology and President of the Belarusian Association of Psychologists, is Dean of the Department. The curriculum provides three stages of training. The graduate program provides individually tailored programs of study and research under the guidance of renowned Russian and Belarusian scholars. The specialization in clinical psychology gives the students an opportunity of practical work in the sphere of psychological aid to people, psychological consulting and expertise, the psychology of health, victimology, personology. The specialization in social and economic psychology prepares the trainees for practical activities on personnel selection and training, evaluation and forecast of consumer's demand, advertisement, conflict management, political psychology, organizational consulting, and the mass media.