BA with specialisation in Language Practice

Purpose

Practical competence: Language proficiency in chosen languages. Writing and productive skills. Translation, interpreting and text editing skills. Terminology and document management skills. Basic language, text and discourse research skills. Supportive linguistic, text and discourse, psycholinguistic, sociolinguistic, socio-pragmatic, pragma-linguistic and cross-cultural competence. Foundational competence: Knowledge of an insight into the theoretical underpinning of linguistics, the chosen languages and communication. Reflective competence: Strategic and critical application of theory in linguistics and communication with a view to practical, academic and professional situations.

Career Opportunities

Language practitioner (translator, text editor, interpreter), language planner, language manager, lexicographer, terminologist, copy writer, journalist, subtitler, plain language specialist.

Admission Requirements

A minimum APS of 27, 5 (60%+) in English.

Selection Process

Selection will be considered based on academic merit.

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