BA Linguistics

Course Overview

Linguistics is the scientific study of language, the unique human ability that underpins all communication and society. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how language works, from its sound patterns and structure to its role in cognition and culture. You will learn to analyze language as a system and explore its profound impact on human affairs.

Key Program Highlights

• Explore core subfields including syntax (grammar), semantics (meaning), phonetics (sounds), and sociolinguistics.
• Gain analytical skills to understand how communication succeeds or fails and how language shapes human thought.
• Prepare for diverse careers in tech (NLP), education (TESOL), law, anthropology, and communications.
• Understand the historical relationships between languages and the evolution of human language itself.
• Learn to apply linguistic principles to real-world challenges like intercultural communication and legal analysis.