Professional Focus : Linguistics and its Applications for a Multilingual Society [30.0]

The master degree specialisation "Linguistics and its Applications for a Multilingual Society" (LAMUSO) focuses on usage-based models and methods in language research and their applications, especially in multilingual contexts. It provides a combination of fundamental courses in various domains of linguistics and more practice-oriented modules related to several fields of activity. One of the main features of the programme is its strong multilingual component. It can be followed entirely in English or in a combination of languages (Dutch, English, French, German), and students have access to advanced descriptive courses of these languages.

The aim of the LAMUSO programme is to satisfy the growing demand from both public and private sectors for professionals combining excellent language skills in two or more languages and solid linguistic theory and methodology. Hence, the programme trains students to become professionals in fields such as language teaching, language curriculum design, language syllabus design, language testing, language policy, language technologies, etc.

Access to high-level training in scientific research is also provided thanks to the strong collaboration between the linguistics programme and several top research centres hosted by the research Institute for Language and Communication.

Students enrolled in the LAMUSO specialization are encouraged to apply for an Erasmus grant to cover a period of study at a university offering an interesting range of linguistics courses.

• Germany: Erlangen-Nürnberg or Giessen;
• France: Paris 7, Grenoble-Alpes;
• Switzerland: Fribourg, Geneva;
• The Netherlands: Leiden or Nijmegen;
• Sweden: Lund;
• Finland: Jyväskylä.