(in Polish) Language Science and Technology, stacjonarne, drugiego stopnia (S2-PRK-LST)(in Polish: Language Science and Technology, stacjonarne, drugiego stopnia) | |
second cycle programme full-time, 2-year studies Language: English | Jump to: Opis ogólnyLanguage Science and Technology is a new master's degree program at the Institute of Applied Linguistics. It is aimed at those who would like to work as linguists, language specialists, language mediators or copywriters. It is also a suitable path for those who associate their future with linguistics research and would like to deepen their practical and theoretical knowledge in this field. The degree program includes a range of subjects related to the use of new technologies in linguistics, conducting experimental research, programming, language testing and developing social and communication skills in two core elective course modules: Research Methods and Language in Social Communication. For more information on the degree program click here. |
Qualification awarded:
Access to further studies:
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands :
- in depth, the complex structure of language as a system
- in-depth, biological, cultural and communicative-social aspects of language use
- in-depth, specialized terminology in the fields of theoretical linguistics, corpus linguistics, neuroscience
- in-depth, fundamental problems of language use as an interlingual and intercultural phenomenon
- in-depth, the main directions of development and contemporary research trends in linguistics (theoretical,
computational, cognitive, corpus, social/text linguistics) and knows where the most important linguistic
research centers in Europe and the world are located
- in-depth, research methods used in: psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, corpus linguistics, digital linguistics
and text linguistics, as well as statistical models
- in-depth and professionally, concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law in the context of research work and the work of a linguist in the broadest sense
- in-depth, the role of language in communication between people and cultures, and linguistic phenomena in a broader cognitive, communicative and social context
- in-depth, the relationship of linguistics (theoretical, computational, cognitive, corpus linguistics) with other
fields of (neuro)science
- the work environment as well as economic and legal conditions of work in the profession of a linguist, researcher, software tester, copy editor and copywriter
- the principles of creating various forms of entrepreneurship and the functioning of a linguist within the framework of various forms of entrepreneurship (freelance, translation bureaus, editorial team, research group, educational material preparation company, language technology development company, etc.) on the
domestic and international markets
Skills: the graduate is able to:
- use in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out research work and solve complex problems in linguistics (theoretical, computational, cognitive, corpus, social/text linguistics) using appropriate methodology
- to an in-depth degree, search, analyze, evaluate and select information in the native language and foreign languages
- use advanced research tools of linguistics (theoretical, computational, cognitive, corpus-based) and select research methods appropriately to the problems undertaken
- use in-depth knowledge of linguistics (theoretical, computational, cognitive, corpus-based, social/text linguistics) through the selection and appropriate application of modern information and communication technology (including statistical, corpus, eye-tracking and EEG analysis software) when working with research data
- use in-depth knowledge of research methodologies (acoustic analysis, eye-tracking, EEG, corpus analysis, data analysis: R, Python) used in modern linguistics to plan and carry out a methodologically correct scientific study, as well as to analyze its results and identify implications
- use a foreign language to an advanced degree (C2 level) in specialized terminology in the field of linguistics (theoretical, computational, cognitive, corpus, social/text linguistics)
- communicate in native and foreign language in various professional situations with specialists, using various channels and communication techniques and strategies
- communicate in an understandable way, including with non-specialists, on topics related to linguistics (theoretical, computational, cognitive, corpus, social/text linguistics) and adequately justify the decisions made and language strategies used
- express one's own views and opinions orally and in writing in foreign languages and the native language, and present the views and arguments of third parties in foreign languages and the native language
- interact and work in a group, assuming the role of language mediator in the group
- lead the work of a team in a linguistics project using advanced research methods and new technologies
- independently acquire knowledge in the field of linguistics (theoretical, computational, cognitive, corpus, social/text linguistics) and evaluate the usefulness of the learned methods, practices and procedures in their own professional activity
- independently plan and implement their own education and lifelong learning thanks to the knowledge of various centers related to linguistics (theoretical, computational, cognitive, corpus, social) and thanks to the knowledge of sources that can be used to improve their competence in linguistics
Social competences: the graduate is ready to:
- recognize the importance of the latest linguistic knowledge and critically evaluate research in linguistics
(theoretical, computational, cognitive, corpus, social/text linguistics), especially those published in scientific journals and monographs and popular science sources
- recognize the importance of linguistic knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems and to consult with experts
- adequately identify and resolve problems of interlingual, intercultural and social communication
- initiate and carry out linguistic research, in particular to improve accessibility in the dimensions of language, information and communication
- think and act in an entrepreneurial manner within the framework of ongoing linguistic projects, as well as individual activity in the domestic and international markets
- perform the profession of a language, cultural, educational mediator in accordance with the principles of professional ethics
- uphold the ethos of the linguist profession and observe and develop the principles of professional ethics
- perform the professional role of a linguist responsibly and with an entrepreneurial spirit, taking into account changing social and market needs