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The course prepares you to become a competent linguist who has an understanding of a wide array of topics ranging from how people learn and use language to how the brain processes language and how language and people influence each other. Read more
The research Master’s programme in Linguistics and Communication Sciences offers a multidisciplinary perspective on how the fields of linguistics and communication studies complement one another. Read more
How do we acquire language? How is it processed in the brain? How do we use it? The very fact that we have and use languages is part of what makes us human. Read more
How is language constructed and which aspects can be distinguished and studied? How are these aspects realised in different language families and specific languages? European 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). Read more
Make the connections that lead to inspiring humanities research Keen to develop in-depth knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques of your research field, connecting them with other disciplines? Curious to find out how your research relates to societal issues? The Faculty of Humanities offers two Research Master's programmes: Classics and Ancient Civilizations. Read more
Can you learn a second language the same way you learned your mother tongue? What is the best way to test the language proficiency level of students? Find out in this master's track. Read more
How is language stored in the brain? How do we acquire a foreign language? Is it possible to forget your mother tongue? Which factors play a role in effective communication? Language and Cognition is a selective two-year Research Master's program that prepares you for entry into a related PhD program, or other research positions. Read more
The MA Linguistics at Leiden University is concerned with the knowledge, structure and use of language, and trains you to systematically identify, describe and analyse language phenomena. Read more
How do children learn their mother tongue? How do non-native speakers learn a second language and what are the best teaching methods? What is involved in teaching a computer a language? In the Master's programme in Linguistics, you will explore these questions and more. Read more
How is language stored in the brain? What effects can brain damage have on our ability to use language? And why do some children have difficulty learning language? Find it out in this track. Read more
How do children learn their mother tongue? How do non-native speakers learn a second language and what are the best teaching methods? What is involved in teaching a computer a language? In the Master's programme in Linguistics, you will explore these questions and more. Read more
We live in a world where multilingualism is the norm and monolingualism the exception. Read more
The Master's in Linguistics (Research) at Leiden University combines an expansive curriculum with leading expertise and a flexible programme format. Read more
How do we cope with the information overload of modern media? What is the best way to collect data in a multilingual environment? Find out in this international Double Degree track. Read more
We live in a world where multilingualism is the norm and monolingualism the exception. Read more
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