Linguistic Aspects of Scandinavian and Dutch Studies
45.04.02 In Danish, Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish
Level of education Master
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 2 years
Programme description
- The master’s programme "Linguistic Aspects of Scandinavian and Dutch Studies" is designed for students who wish to conduct research in: Scandinavian and Dutch studies; the theory of one or more languages; comparative language studies; or linguocultural studies
- In addition to the general disciplines of the history of linguistics, methodology of linguistic research, and semiotics, the curriculum includes practice-oriented disciplines that enable students to acquire research competencies in their chosen field
- The programme provides further studying of one or more foreign languages or the acquisition of a new language (one of the Scandinavian languages or Dutch)
Main courses
- Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonetics of Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish (according to the educational trajectory)
- Interpreting
- Literary Translation
- Business and Creative Writing
- Linguistic Tools of National Identity
- Computer Science and Internet Technology
- English
Our advantages
- Continuity of the traditions of the oldest scientific school of Scandinavian and Dutch studies
- An opportunity to have an internship in the target language country
- Students master interpreting and translation skills, intercultural communication skills, and the skills of literary analysis
- Students study the history and culture of the target language country
- Comprehensive knowledge in the chosen field of study
- An interdisciplinary approach, uniquely designed courses, and a wide range of issues and methodology of philological studies
- Active cooperation with foreign universities
Main areas of research
- Lexicology (including comparative lexicology)
- Lexicography
- Grammar (including comparative grammar)
- Translation studies
International relations
- The Ministry of Higher Education and Science (Denmark)
- The University of Bergen
- The University of Tromsø
- The University of Oslo
- Ghent University
- Radboud University Nijmegen
- Uppsala University
- Lund University
- Stockholm University
Career opportunities
Graduates are ready to work as: translators and interpreters with knowledge of two foreign languages; escorting interpreters; foreign language teachers in universities; editors; and personal assistants. They can also work in publishing houses and in the field of mass communication, and be involved in research activities.