Program Overview

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Master in Linguistics

The Master in Linguistics is a 2-year program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of linguistics, covering various aspects of language structure, language use, and language acquisition.

Objectives

The program aims to equip students with a solid foundation in linguistic theory, as well as practical skills in language analysis and research. Students will gain a deep understanding of the complex relationships between language, culture, and society.

Methodologies and Pedagogical Team

The program employs a range of teaching methodologies, including lectures, seminars, and practical exercises. The pedagogical team consists of experienced linguists and researchers who are actively involved in cutting-edge research projects.

International Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to spend a part of their academic year at a foreign university through bilateral mobility agreements. Some courses are also taught at the VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel).

Program Structure

The program consists of a common core (40 credits in M1 and 20 credits in M2), optional modules (30 credits), an initiation to research work (5 credits in M1), and a master's thesis (25 credits in M2).

Courses

• GERM-B470: Working with spoken discourse
• LING-B410: Formal syntax
• LING-B415: Semantics and pragmatics
• MEMO-B440: Initiation to research
• PSYC-E102: Cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and psycholinguistics I
• PSYC-E340: Sociolinguistics and multilingualism

Optional courses include:

• FRAN-B405: Modern French linguistics
• FRAN-Y501: Acquisition of French as a foreign language
• GERM-B405: In-depth study of German synchronic linguistics I
• GERM-B435: Urban multilingualism
• LING-B440: Neurolinguistics
• PHIL-B315: Philosophy of cognitive sciences
• PSYC-E3032: Written language: basic processes, acquisition, and disorders
• PSYC-E339: General phonetics and elements of clinical phonetics
• ROMA-B330: Spanish linguistics
• ROMA-B460: Italian linguistics
• ROMA-Y404: Italian in the communication society

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master in Linguistics is based on the following requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., linguistics, languages, psychology)
• A sufficient command of French (C1 level) and English (B2 level)
• A letter of motivation is required

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master in Linguistics program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Research in linguistics
• Language teaching
• Language consulting
• Multilingual communication
• Speech therapy
• Publishing and editing

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Phonetics and phonology
• Morphology and syntax
• Semantics and pragmatics
• Sociolinguistics and multilingualism
• Psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics
• Language acquisition and language teaching

Faculty and University

The Master in Linguistics is offered by the Faculty of Letters, Translation, and Communication at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). The ULB is a renowned institution for academic excellence and research in the humanities and social sciences.