Linguistics is concerned with the study of language, what are its building blocks and how they are arranged; how language evolves through time; how it is acquired and how it is used. Because language pervades most aspects of human behaviour,
Linguistics inevitably overlaps (or interfaces) with a broad range of subject areas in the Arts, Humanities and Sciences. The linguistic modules in Stage 1 of the BA programme are introductory in nature and they are intended to cover as many core and interface areas as possible with the aim of providing a good overview of the subject. Core areas provide the background knowledge necessary for a proper examination of the issues that arise at the interface levels. Modules in the core areas deal with the properties and distribution of sounds and with the structure and meaning of words and sentences, in addition to the classification of world languages.
Besides providing an insight into how language works and interacts with other cognitive and social functions, and providing training in techniques of language analysis, linguistics programmes are particularly suited to the development of a range of key skills such as pattern recognition, problem-solving, data collection, critical evaluation, argumentation and presentation.
- School
- School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- NFQ Level
- Award
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Dr Sandrine Peraldi
- Overall Programme Credits:
- Programme Credits:
- N/A
- Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
- Stage 1: 10
Curricular information is subject to change.
Stage 1
Students may progress with any 10 credits in Linguistics Level 1 modules offered at Stage 1.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Options - Min 2 of: Students may progress with any 10 credits in Linguistics Level 1 modules offered at Stage 1. |
LING10010 | Language Use and Communication | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - Min 2 of: Students may progress with any 10 credits in Linguistics Level 1 modules offered at Stage 1. |
LING10020 | Language Acquisition and Language Disruption | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - Min 2 of: Students may progress with any 10 credits in Linguistics Level 1 modules offered at Stage 1. |
LING10030 | Sounds in Language | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - Min 2 of: Students may progress with any 10 credits in Linguistics Level 1 modules offered at Stage 1. |
LING10040 | Words and Sentences | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - Min 2 of: Students may progress with any 10 credits in Linguistics Level 1 modules offered at Stage 1. |
LING10050 | Introduction to Linguistics | Spring | 5 |