This is a specialisation within the MA Linguistics.
Students take four 10 EC courses (or equivalent), as follows:
Course 1: Chinese Linguistics: The State of the Art
Course 2: The Sounds of Chinese
Course 3: Either History of Chinese Linguistics or The Syntax and Semantics of Chinese
Course 4: Any course offered within the MA Linguistics
| Course | EC | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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First semester |
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| The Sounds of Chinese | 10 | ||
| Chinese Linguistics: The State of the Art | 10 | ||
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Second semester |
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| The Syntax and Semantics of Chinese | 10 | ||
| History of Chinese Linguistics | 10 | ||
| MA Thesis Linguistics | 20 | ||
| Individual project | 10 | ||
Objectives
Structure
Full-time and Part-time
Master thesis and requirements for graduation
Specialisations
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The MA Linguistics has the following objectives:
1. to enable students to acquire academic knowledge, understanding and skills, and train them in the use of scientific methods in the field of linguistics;
2. to enable students to develop the following academic and professional skills: – independent academic reasoning and conduct, – the ability to analyse complex problems, – academic reporting;
3. to prepare students for an academic career and further education;
4. to prepare students for a career outside academia.
The Master programme in Linguistics (60 EC) offers you the chance to determine a study based on your own particular interests and ambitions. With several specialisations on offer you have the possibility to choose a specific research area.
Structure
Courses from specialisation 30 EC
Optional Course 10 EC
MA Thesis 20 EC
All specialisations are offered in Full-time. English Language and Linguistics, French Language and Linguistics, and Translation in Theory and Practice are offered in Full-time as well as Part-time.
In order to start your MA Thesis, you must have earned at least 20 EC. For more detailed information, see: MA Thesis Linguistics.
Requirements for graduation are:
Successful completion of courses, following the structure of the specific specialisation (40 EC)
Successful completion of MA Thesis 20 EC
Please note that you are also asked to fulfill certain administrative procedures, as can be found on the MA Linguistics website.
The programme has the following specialisations:
Chinese Linguistics
Comparative Indo-European Linguistics
English Language and Linguistics
French Language and Linguistics
German Language and Linguistics
Italian Language and Linguistics
Language and Communication
Language Diversity of Africa, Asia and Native America
Theoretical and Experimental Linguistics
Translation in Theory and Practice (Dutch/English)
Masterlanguage is a national network of courses for language students. It offers courses in German, English, French, Italian, Classic languages (Greek and Latin) and Dutch. The course subjects are: language, literature and culture, and are taught in the target language. They take place at the locations of the participating universities.More information can be found at their website.