Multilingual Linguistics and Literary Studies Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Overview

The  Multilingual Linguistics and Literary Studies MA program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) Key facts:

Have you already completed a bachelor’s program in a related field, and are you eager to take that knowledge to the next level? Expand your expertise during our one-year master’s programme (60 ECTS) in which you can choose one of our six specialised master’s profiles.

Our Multilingual Master in Linguistics and Literary Studies gives you the opportunity to follow courses in up to nine different languages in the multilingual context of Brussels whilst specialising in one of the following six possible profiles:

• Intermediality: We take an academic approach to the intermedial and/or intertextual relationship between literature and other art forms such as theatre, dance, opera, visual arts or film. Thanks to interactive courses you will go deeper into the dynamic interconnectedness of different genres.
• Linguistics: We conduct an in-depth exploration of language with courses in up to six languages. You will cover a broad range of linguistic topics, such as theoretical linguistics, (historical) sociolinguistics and corpus linguistics.
• Literary Studies: You will explore current literary topics, such as literary theory, urban literature, postcolonial literature, the intermedial relationship between literature and other art forms and aspects of literary translation.
• Multilingualism and Foreign Language Acquisition: You will learn about the role of instructed versus uninstructed foreign language learning in this profound exploration of multilingualism, from both social and cognitive perspectives, and put the theory into practice during an internship.
• Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics: If you are fascinated by the neurological and psychological aspects of language, this profile is perfect for you. Language impairments caused by brain damage and the cognitive aspects of linguistics are only a few examples of topics you will examine when choosing this option.
• Multilingual Mediation and Communication: Thanks to this well-balanced set of advanced academic and professionally oriented courses, you will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to study and critically reflect on challenges pertaining to translation, interpreting and communication in our multilingual society. Practical training and a compulsory internship provide the opportunity for hands-on experience.

If you want to start studying the Multilingual master, a previous bachelor’s degree is obligatory. 

Accreditation

All degree programs offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.