This programme focuses on the study of language and ways of understanding and describing the structure, evolution, history and sociology of languages. The first year introduces the basic analysis skills for the main components of language; sounds, grammar, and semantics (word meaning), and basic study and research skills.
Awarded
by
MVNU
Entry
Requirement
10+2
Course
Fees
INR 6600 OR $
330
Note:
Indian residents to pay fee in INR and rest in $.
Course
Duration
3 YEARS
Subject
Information
Lateral Entry : Not Available
Credit Transfer : Not Available
YEAR-1
Introduction to the Study of Language
Introduction to the Linguistic Theory
Semantics
Morphology
YEAR-2
Language Typology
Investigations Into An Unfamiliar Language
Linguistics and Cognitive Science
Syntax OR Phonology
YEAR-3
Learning Problem for Grammar
Language Variation: Issues of Language
Psycholinguistics
Foreign Accents and Speech Errors OR Vowels and Writing Systems
Elective
Papers / Specializations
There
is no Elective / Specializations papers in this course.
Career
Opportunities
Graduates of Linguistics tend to pursue careers in the field of language teaching, curriculum design or media, including journalism, publishing, or advertising. Many graduates continue to higher degrees or vocational qualifications, such as teaching certificates or speech therapy. Other specialised career paths are diverse and range from education or management to speech recognition technologies.