Linguistics

Language is not only a tool for communication but also a key to unlocking knowledge, culture, and human connections. Have you ever wondered why languages have specific rules and evolve over time? Or why the same sentence can convey different meanings and emotions? The Linguistics program will help you explore these mysteries while equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to apply in various fields of life.

Program Introduction

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language, exploring its nature, structure, and function from various perspectives. 

The linguistics program aims to cultivate students' scientific understanding of language, equipping them with fundamental theories and research methodologies in linguistics. This provides a solid foundation for careers in language teaching, linguistic research, language technology, and other related fields.

Training Objectives

The program aims to develop high-quality professionals with a solid theoretical foundation in linguistics and strong analytical skills. Students will master modern linguistic research methods and be prepared to work in areas such as language teaching, linguistic research, language technology, and language planning.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates should possess the following competencies:

• A solid understanding of fundamental linguistic theories and knowledge;

• The ability to analyze language phenomena using linguistic principles;

• Proficiency in foreign language listening, speaking, reading, and writing;

• Skills in linguistic data analysis and language modeling;

• Cross-cultural communication competence.

Core Courses

• Introduction to Linguistics

• Phonetics

• Phonology

• Morphology

• Syntax

• Semantics

• Pragmatics

• Language Acquisition

• Language Variation

• Sociolinguistics

Research Directions in Linguistics

• Theoretical Linguistics (e.g., Phonology, Syntax, Semantics)

• Applied Linguistics (e.g., Language Education, Language Policy and Planning)

• Sociolinguistics and Dialectology

• Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing

• Language Acquisition and Psycholinguistics

• Historical Linguistics and Comparative Linguistics

• Phonetics and Speech Technology

Degree Awarded

Graduates of the linguistics program are typically awarded a Bachelor of Linguistics.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the linguistics program can pursue careers in:

• Translation and Interpretation

• Language Education

• Language Technology and Natural Language Processing

• Speech Recognition and Synthesis Engineering

• Cultural and Language Consultancy

• Publishing and Editing

• Linguistic Research

• Language Policy Formulation and Analysis

Related Majors

• Sango Language

• English

• Russian

• German

• French

• Spanish

• Arabic

• Japanese

• Translation