Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

						
							How is language constructed and which aspects can be distinguished and studied? How are these aspects realized in different language families and specific languages?


					
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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60815
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
The programme has the following specializations: The Human Language System (THLS) and Language Development and Variation (LDV).

Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics is a one-year Master's track of the MA Linguistics which is based on the strengths of the Groningen Linguistics sections (English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish).
It gives students a broad and attractive, but coherent and cohesive, range of options, oriented along the following approaches:
Empirical investigation of the structure of the European languages, with focus on synchronic and diachronic variation
Theoretical study of syntax, semantics, morphology, and phonology/phonetics
Use of a variety of data (native speaker intuitions, corpus data, language acquisition data) and methods
The track focuses on language with all its complexities. The main focus is how to make sense of complex data in order to be able to study the structure, variation, change, and development of language, so as to obtain a better understanding of the human language faculty.
It covers the principal subfields of linguistic study (sound, structure, meaning), and offers plenty of opportunity for students to focus on a particular language or language family (working with specialists in different modern European languages) or to pursue their interests in general linguistics.


					

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

Intensive supervision by high-quality researchers in many different languages as well as in theoretical linguistics
A challenging multidisciplinary approach
Unique combination of theoretical and descriptive linguistics in a multi-lingual setting
Area of study with excellent career opportunities, both in industry and academia
Excellent preparation for a PhD

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouw

In addition to the range of course units provided by this track itself, students can also follow Masterlanguage courses. Masterlanguage is a national programme that offers courses for students of i.a. German, English, French and Italian.

The courses are taught in the target language (except Greek and Latin) and are jointly organized by lecturers from Radboud University, the University of Groningen, Leiden University, Utrecht University, the University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam. More information about the courses, entry requirements and registration can be found on the Masterlanguage website: https://masterlanguage.nl/taal/engels/. You may follow Masterlanguage courses in consultation with the Board of Examiners of your Master's degree programme.

	1	2	3	4
	periode
Language Variation in Europe: Crossing Borders	10 EC
Language Comparison	10 EC
Language Development	10 EC
The Interpretation of Language	10 EC
The Structure of Language		10 EC
Master's Thesis Theor. and Emp. Ling.			20 EC
The Sound of Language			5 EC
Debates in Linguistics				5 EC
Architecture of the Language System				5 EC

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's Placement

This Master's track includes an optional work placement for which you are awarded ECTS credit points.

It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

lecture, research, self study, tutorial

study guidance

If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. He or she knows all the ins and outs of the program and personal planning. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 18700

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
Students with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Groningen in:
- Linguistics
- Minorities and Multilingualism
- Dutch Language and Culture
- English Language and Culture
- European Languages and Cultures
are directly admissible to this Master's track. This also applies to students who have earned these Bachelor's degrees from other Dutch research universities, with one addition: Students with a BA in English Language and Culture, Dutch Language and Culture, European Languages and Cultures or any other foreign language have to have specialized in linguistics during their BA.

Students with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Groningen in:
- American Studies
- Communication & Information Sciences
- International Relations and International Organization
- Middle-Eastern Studies
- Greek and Latin Language and Culture/ Classics
- Information Science
with a Faculty Minor (30 ECTS) in Linguistics, are also admissible to this Master's track.

taaltoets
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 100 (with a minimum of 25 on writing skills), or IELTS 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 185.

De stad

studievereniging

ZaZa

Study association ZaZa is the study association for the study Dutch Language and Culture and Linguistics at the University of Groningen.
As a study association for Dutch Language and Culture and Linguistics, naming the association after our beloved alphabet seemed a perfect fit. After all, what are language and literature without letters? Take the first and the last letter of our alphabet, double them, add a touch of creativity and there it is, our name ZaZa. The goal of ZaZa is to unite students with a passion for the Dutch language/literature and linguistics by organizing both events related and unrelated to our studies. That goal is pursued with the help of eleven active committees, two lustrum committees and two advisory committees.

Keuzehulp

1/29 University of Groningen
Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

14 eerstejaars

71% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

100% Engelstalig

instelling	opleiding	instroomeisen
Utrecht University	Leraar VHO Nederlands full-time,part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen
Utrecht University	Leraar VHO Spaans full-time,part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen
University of Amsterdam	Lerarenopleiding Engels educational	+ aanv. eisen