LANGUAGE STUDIES

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Language Studies is an inter-disciplinary subject area that combines courses from two disciplines- Language and Linguistics. Language studies aids students to understand the summative formation of the human language in general while simultaneously helping one to master one or more foreign languages. Language Studies allows students to learn one or more foreign languages to understand how languages and communication work.

Language studies help in the interpretation of varied ancient languages in order to preserve culture and antiquity. Besides the study of languages, it also includes the study of phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, and grammar. Language Studies students develop good oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to analyse and think critically. A massive number of writings fail to reach various parts of the globe due to lack of translation, hence knowledge of foreign languages, in addition to ancient languages is a very promising career.

Study Levels:

Candidates interested in Language Studies can pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctorate degrees in the discipline. The following are the study levels that fall under this discipline:
B.A in English
B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics
B.A. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Linguistics
B.Sc. in Human Language, Science, and Technology
M.A in Linguistics
M.A in Translation Studies
M.A in English
M.Sc. in Human Language, Science, and Technology
M.A in Applied Linguistics
M.Sc. in Speech and Language Processing
PhD

Specialisations:

Language Studies is an interdisciplinary subject that offers specialisations in various languages in this world. The following are few areas of specialisation that are offered under this discipline:
Modern Foreign languages- German and French

French studies
English Literature
Russian studies
Japanese studies

Chinese Language
Speech and Language Processing
Mind, Language and Embodied Cognition
Spanish Language
East - Asian Studies

Employability:

Individuals who study foreign languages can engage in a myriad of employment options. Language Studies is a global career opportunity as it connects various continents across the map. Individuals who are well equipped in foreign languages are high in demand and are recruited as translators and interpreters. The study of a foreign language is a very promising career option as interpreters who are well equipped with the knowledge of the nature of human language, in general, are required throughout the world. In this rapid era of globalisation, the demand for language interpreters is high and offers promising job opportunities.
The Study of foreign languages also opens up opportunities in the field of Tourism which is a significantly promising career option. Students who are trained in foreign languages can engage in the department of tourism and provide valuable services.
The Job position of a foreign language instructor is immensely sought after and requires people who have skills in foreign languages. Individuals who study foreign languages are also recruited in various publishing houses for translation.
Language Studies students can engage in employment opportunities as translators in foreign language departments besides working as diplomats. They can also work as communicators in various sectors.