Linguistics with Japanese/Chinese - BA (Hons)

Newcastle University

This four-year Linguistics with Chinese or Japanese degree concentrates on developing your understanding of:how languages workhow we communicatethe growth of language in the mindYou'll explore linguistics in the context of English and either the Chinese or Japanese language. You'll build a firm foundation of skills and knowledge to pursue many potential career paths.Study the language of your choice from a beginner or advanced level depending on previous experience. Building your fluency in Mandarin Chinese or Japanese alongside your study of linguistics will give you a unique perspective on the language.In your third year, you'll immerse yourself in East Asian culture as you spend the year in China or Japan. You'll improve your language skills and confidence, and gain a first-hand appreciation for the language in context.Our cutting-edge programme is shaped by the research specialisms of our world-leading researchers. You'll explore the latest ideas and most exciting areas of linguistics, such as:first and second language acquisitionchild language acquisitionlanguage variation and changepsycholinguisticstheoretical linguistics

School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics