Linguistics The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Overview

Students of the the Linguistics programme delivered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong   are encouraged to apply linguistic theories to the investigation of a wide variety of languages, including endangered languages, minority languages and sign language.

Key features

They gain an appreciation of linguistics as an interdisciplinary discipline transcending the traditional boundary between the humanities and the sciences, drawing ideas and tools from the core disciplines of cognitive science. At the practical level, linguistics training raises students’ bilingual and multilingual awareness and sharpens their sensitivity towards the complexity of human language. This training builds the linguistic resources necessary for students’ career development and postgraduate studies and enables them to make informed judgments about language issues in their own speech community. Students are provided with the option to double major in Linguistics and Translation or Linguistics and Psychology, and to study in the dual-degree programme organised with Peking University.

Career Prospects

Our Linguistics programme offers experiential learning beyond the classroom, including language surveys in the field and overseas exposure opportunities. Graduates possess high proficiency in English, Cantonese and written Chinese, and thrive in diverse sectors, such as business, education and community work. In the past five years, our alumni have showcased the programme’s influence, ensuring success in various fields:

• Business Sector: Approximately 51%

• Education Sector: About 33%

• Scientific or Research Work: Around 10%

• Government or Community Work: About 6%