Knowledge
The Master’s Degree candidate
- has advanced knowledge of theoretical issues and methods in the study of language and linguistic communication, and specialized knowledge in a restricted field (e.g., phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, language change or language contact)
- is familiar with the background of present-day contemporary linguistics, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, as well as its philosophical basis and the most important theoretical directions in modern linguistics (European and American structuralism, generative linguistics, cognitive linguistics, language as a social and psychological phenomenon)
- is able to apply her/his linguistic knowledge of the interaction between theory, method and data, to new areas of linguistic research
- is able to analyze, formulate and investigate research questions in linguistics
Skills
The Master’s Degree candidate
- is able to analyze and critically evaluate various theoretical and methodological approaches to linguistic questions, and apply these in independent work on linguistic issues of a practical and theoretical nature.
- is capable of using research and database resources, and complete the different steps that form part of planning and implementing a linguistic research project
- can critically evaluate methodology, data analysis and conclusions in linguistic research work
- has a theoretical and methodological basis that enables independent research in linguistics
General competence
The Master’s Degree candidate
- is familiar with the conventions of linguistic scientific writing, and can present advanced academic content clearly and precisely
- is able to communicate on linguistic issues both with professionals and others with an interest in linguistic topics
- is capable of applying her/his linguistic knowledge and academic skills to new projects and areas
- has insight into and can reflect on relevant ethical issues in empirical linguistics
- can contribute professional insight and new thinking in areas related to language and language use, e.g. related to native or foreign language learning, language testing, digital language processing or language problems related to clinical conditions such as aphasia or dementia