Linguistics and Multilingual Studies (Hons) Nanyang Technological University

Overview

As language is an integral part of all human activities, the study of linguistics provides a conducive platform for interdisciplinary discourse and research. The interdisciplinary nature of LMS ensures that students obtain a solid general education through being exposed to a variety of disciplines such as Sociology, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Hearing and Speech sciences, Law, Literature, Philosophy, and Psychology. The LMS programme in NTU complements courses in related areas and encourages students to think beyond their specific fields.  Students majoring in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies (Hons) at Nanyang Technological University may organise their studies around different aspects of the field or concentrations. For example, a student may decide to concentrate on how language is acquired and processed (Language Mind and Multilingualism concentration); how language relates to social and cultural forces (Multilingual Societies and Multiculturalism concentration), language learning and teaching (Applied English Linguistics concentration); how language is used in the ever changing and innovating technological world (Language and Technology concentration); or how language systems are analysed from a variety of theoretical perspectives (General Linguistics concentration). Students can also choose courses from two or more of these concentrations. All of these programmes share a common focus on the application of linguistic knowledge to practical issues related to languages in modern society.

Unique Features

• The unique linguistics program in Singapore with a strong focus on multilingualism and multilingual studies 
• A broad curriculum structure covering all major subfields of linguistics and their practical application 
• An extensive offer of elective courses allowing the student to design their study around five concentrations 
• Excellent opportunities to gain highly applicable research experience 
• An opportunity to build on the highly interdisciplinary nature of linguistics through numerous minor, second major and double major combinations