Program Overview

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Allgemeine Linguistik: Grammatiktheorie und kognitive Sprachwissenschaft (Master)

The goal of this study program is to provide advanced training for scholars in the field between cognitively oriented subfields of linguistics, such as psycho-, patho-, or neurolinguistics, and the various subfields of modern grammar theories. This close interconnection of cognitive subfields and grammar theory ensures that graduates with a focus on psycho- and patholinguistic issues can distinguish themselves from purely career-oriented courses in these areas, as they can always bring theoretical dimensions of language analysis into practical implementation. On the other hand, grammar theory should not only be conveyed within a system-immanent framework but also in close connection to research on language acquisition, its peculiarities, language pathologies, language and cognition, and the neurological anchoring of language.

Master of Arts

• Kennzahl: 066 867
• Duration: 4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
• Language: German
• No admission procedure

Curriculum

The study program consists of four modules:

• Modul 1: Neurologische Grundlagen (Neurological Foundations)
• Modul 2: Kognitionspsychologische Grundlagen (Cognitive Psychological Foundations)
• Modul 3: Grammatiktheorie und kognitive Sprachwissenschaft (Grammar Theory and Cognitive Linguistics)
• Modul 4 (alternative): Kognitive Sprachwissenschaft (Cognitive Linguistics) or Grammatiktheorie (Grammar Theory)
• Modul 5: Theorie der Diachronie (Theory of Diachrony)
• Modul 6: Wissenschaftstheorie und Wissenschaftsgeschichte (Theory of Science and History of Science)
• Masterarbeit (Master's Thesis)
• Masterprüfung (Master's Examination)

Facts & Figures

• Number of students: 57
• Number of graduates in the previous academic year: 3
• Median number of semesters until completion: 6.1
• Data status: 03.12.2024

Admission Procedure

Information on admission

Prior Studies

Relevant prior studies at the University of Vienna include:

• Sprachwissenschaft (Bachelor) (Linguistics Bachelor)
• Master Access Guide

Study Overview

The study program is designed to equip graduates with the ability to independently analyze natural languages in terms of their structure, acquisition, or potential disorders. This theoretical knowledge is also conveyed with regard to its application in various problem areas, so that graduates can conduct scientific investigations and, if necessary, consulting activities in the aforementioned areas of focus.

After Graduation

Graduates are qualified to pursue a doctoral degree or engage in postgraduate studies. Relevant resources include:

• Doktorand*innenzentrum (Doctoral Center) - everything about doctoral/PhD studies at the University of Vienna
• Alumniverband der Universität Wien (University of Vienna Alumni Association)
• Postgraduate Center - postgraduate further education at the University of Vienna
• Uniport - Career Service of the University of Vienna

Graduate Perspectives

• Graduates rate the study program with a grade of 2.0 (good)
• They assess the level of demand as 3.4 (appropriate) These results are based on feedback from 5 graduates.

Study Content

The study program provides an in-depth look at various aspects of linguistics, including:

• Neurologische Grundlagen (Neurological Foundations)
• Kognitionspsychologische Grundlagen (Cognitive Psychological Foundations)
• Grammatiktheorie und kognitive Sprachwissenschaft (Grammar Theory and Cognitive Linguistics)
• Theorie der Diachronie (Theory of Diachrony)
• Wissenschaftstheorie und Wissenschaftsgeschichte (Theory of Science and History of Science)

Key Terms

• Neurologie (Neurology)
• Kognitionspsychologie (Cognitive Psychology)
• Grammatiktheorie (Grammar Theory)
• Patholinguistik (Patholinguistics)
• Sprachanalyse (Language Analysis)