Sign Language Linguistics

University of Amsterdam

Netherlands Antilles, Amsterdam

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University of Amsterdam

Netherlands Antilles , Amsterdam

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2022 April-2022

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Duration 36 month(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 9,450 / year

Apply Date April-2022

Next Intake May-2022

Sign Language Linguistics

About

Overview The world of Sign LanguageSign languages from all around the world demonstrate interesting similarities, but they are not mutually intelligible and differ from each other in significant ways. Interestingly, many of these differences reflect variation also attested in spoken languages. The acquisition of sign languages also shows interesting similarities and differences with the acquisition of spoken languages. The Sign Language Linguistics programme of the University of Amsterdam teaches you general linguistic principles and methods and offers you a wide range of courses in sign languages that address these fascinating topics.Is Sign Language Linguistics right for you?Sign Language Linguistics is the ideal programme for you if:You are broadly interested in language and sign language specifically.You enjoy solving puzzles and problems that require a systematic approach.You want to understand how sign languages resemble or differ from spoken languages as well as each other.You’d like to learn a sign language yourself.You would like to know how sign languages are acquired, and how they function in society. I want to find another Bachelor Course

In the Sign Language Linguistics programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will explore sign languages, their structure, acquisition and use from the perspective of a linguist, while learning at least one sign language yourself.

Disciplines

Communication Sciences

Language Studies

Linguistics

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Students applying to one of our Bachelor’s programmes should hold a Dutch VWO diploma, a HBO propedeuse or a foreign diploma that is equivalent to one of these diplomas. If you have foreign credentials, mathematics and English should be included in your final examination or attended until the last year of your secondary education.The starting level of a regular study programme at Dutch universities is comparable to that of other Western European countries, but it is generally higher than in most countries outside Western Europe.If you are a non-native English speaker, you will need to demonstrate English language proficiency in order to be eligible for our English-taught Bachelor’s programmes.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 9,450

Sign Language Linguistics

University of Amsterdam

Netherlands Antilles,

Amsterdam

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