Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literature (Dutch - Latin)
Mastering multiple languages is essential in an era of increased mobility and more extensive international (virtual) interactions. However, effective communication involves more than a firm grasp of languages; it also requires a broad and open-minded understanding of the sociocultural context of communication. The Linguistics and Literature programme combines these two elements.
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- To achieve advanced skills in the two chosen languages. More specifically: • Dutch: the level of the professional native language user • German, English, French: the level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages • Italian, Spanish and Swedish: the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages • Latin and Ancient Greek: to master these languages at a level comparable to the C1/B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as far as reading and understanding are concerned, and to the A2 level as far as writing is concerned.
- To apply knowledge of the structure of the two chosen languages to the analysis of linguistic phenomena.
- To apply knowledge of the literary traditions of the two chosen languages to the analysis of texts and when placing these traditions in a literary-historical and stylistic context.
- To know and understand the state of the art of the most important linguistic and literary research traditions.
- To apply one's knowledge and understanding of the historical aspects of the studied languages to the study of texts and (contemporary) language structures.
- To develop an awareness of the link between languages, their literature and their culture, especially of the two chosen languages.
- To process knowledge of the history and culture of the areas in which the chosen languages were/are spoken, and to actively use it in different contexts.
- To know and understand related and auxiliary sciences, to recognize their importance to linguistic and literature research, and to be able to communicate with researches from these scientific disciplines.
- To be able to situate sources and studies on their chosen language, on literature and on culture in their context, and to critically analyze them.
- To be able to reproduce and apply linguistic and literary paradigms, methods of analysis, and interpretation techniques ; where necessary or useful, to invoke the relevant digital analytical tools.
- To critically examine a linguistic, literary or cultural topic in an appropriate, scientific way.
- To have an awareness of the historical and ideological definiteness of research questions, and to acknowledge the necessity of questioning research processes.
- To have a strong linguistic awareness, i.e. to recognize the crucial role of language in human interaction and in cultural productions, and to act accordingly.
- To think analytically about (culture-)historical, literary and linguistic issues.
- To develop a critical attitude towards sources, scientific analyses and theories.
- To produce synthetic results of one's own research.
- To display intellectual curiosity and a lifelong learning attitude.
- To report in the two chosen (modern) languages and/or in Dutch, orally and in writing, to experts and lay people.
- To cooperate and to contribute to discussions in the two chosen (modern) languages and/or in Dutch.
- To have an awareness of the values and standards on which scientists base their work.
- To handle scientific and other sources in a well-considered way, while respecting the intellectual property and privacy of others.
- To be aware of social questions, and the usefulness of linguistics and literary studies in debating those issues.
- To have a sense of social responsibility, cultural sensitivity and an understanding of intercultural dynamics.