Linguistics
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Judged best in the field Keuzegids Masters 2016The highly regarded Keuzegids Master’s Selection Guide 2016 ranked Utrecht University’s Linguistics programme as the best in the field in the Netherlands.WHAT DOES THIS RESEARCH MASTER ENTAIL?Cognitive faculties underlying human languageThe very fact that we have and use languages is part of what makes us human. Many different languages are spoken in the world. In this programme, you get to reflect on their structures and what drives language variation and change.How do we acquire language? How is it processed in the brain? How do we use it?Communicating by means of language is a crucial ingredient of success in modern society. You will learn the principles of first language acquisition, and what is special about learning more languages. The programme also satisfies your curiosity to know more about the way language is processed in the brain and how we use it. The key focus of the Research Master’s programme in Linguistics is on the cognitive faculties underlying human language, and their interaction.International communityThis two-year Research Master’s programme in Linguistics brings together students from all over the world who combine their unique talents and backgrounds with a shared interest in languages, and the way language is embedded in human cognition.Theory driven empirical researchThe programme offers a broad focus on:theoretical linguistics (phonology, syntax, semantics)psycholinguistics (language acquisition, language processing)language use (discourse studies, bilingualism, phonetics, historical linguistics)You will acquire a solid background in all three domains, and then choose a series of elective courses in order to specialise in one area. You will receive training in empirical, computational, and experimental methodology, and you will practice designing, planning, and carrying out a research project during your internship and thesis work.
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A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Applicants from non-anglophone countries must provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 93 and IELTS 6.5).Admission Deadline: April 1
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Utrecht
Utrecht
3584 CH
Netherlands
- 2 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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