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 work* how we communicate* the 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 acquisition* child language acquisition* language variation and change* psycholinguistics* theoretical linguistics

School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics