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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
honoursheeft honours track
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 RUG?

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

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 Linguistics			20 EC
The Sound of Language			5 EC
Architecture of the Language System			5 EC
Debates in Linguistics				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.

taal van onderwijs	100% en
onderwijsopzet	50% zelfstudie 40% theorie 10% praktijk
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

research, tutorial, lecture, self study

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.

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

The Master's Honours Programme was developed especially for students who want to get more from their studies.

It is a programme worth 15 ECTS that is followed in addition to the standard Master's programme. It is a one-year interdisciplinary programme that is designed to introduce students to various aspects of leadership.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2023

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2023
wettelijk tarief : € 2314 (€1157 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 13600
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 16000

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Note: it's only possible to a very limited extent to start in February. For more information, please contact the study advisor.

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
A Bachelor diploma in the field of:

a modern European language and culture study
Communication- and Information Science
Humanities Computing/Information Science
Linguistics
Speech and Hearing

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.

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedrag		kostenpost
€	303	kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€	22	internet+tv
€	152	boodschappen/kostgeld
€	32	telefoon
€	117	verzekeringen
€	172	collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€	80	studieboeken en -spullen
€	29	drinken/snoep/snacks
€	77	uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€	30	contributies/abonnementen
€	132	vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€	42	vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€	45	overig

€	1171	totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181

Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

91	studenten volgen deze opleiding
86%	daarvan is vrouw
14	eerstejaars gestart in 2017
71%	daarvan is vrouw
29331	studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51%	daarvan is vrouw

bron: StudieData

studievereniging

ZaZa

Study association ZaZa is the study association for the study Dutch Language and Culture of the University of Groningen.
Study association ZaZa is the study association for the study Dutch Language and Culture of the University of Groningen. As a study association for Dutch Language and Culture, 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 bring together students with a passion for the Dutch language by organizing both study-related and non-study-related activities. That goal is pursued with the help of twelve active committees, two anniversary committees and one advisory committee.

Op kamers in Groningen

55216	studenten studerend
31914	studenten woonachtig
€ 303	gemiddelde kamerprijs
	kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m²	gemiddelde kameroppervlak
	kamer beschikbaarheid

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

Studievergelijker

RUG
Universiteit Leiden
Radboud Universiteit
UU
Amsterdam UVA

1/25 RUG
Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

14 eerstejaars

71% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

100% Engelstalig

	deze opleiding	landelijk
algemeen oordeel	4.1	3.8
inhoud	3.9	3.7
docenten	4.1	3.9
studiefaciliteiten	4.0	3.7
studielast	3.8	3.4
studiebegeleiding	3.7	3.5

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

Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding

Waarom aan de RUG?

Studieprogramma

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's Placement

Onderwijs

onderwijsvormen

study guidance

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

toelatingseisen

estimated monthly costs

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

studievereniging

ZaZa

Op kamers in Groningen

Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker

Feiten en / studie in cijfers

studentoordelen

Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

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