MA (Hons) French and Linguistics in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

French stands as one of the globe's most prominent languages, used extensively across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
This adaptable program allows you to explore French while building expertise in the social science aspects of language.
Combining French with Linguistics creates a powerful dual focus by integrating:
a contemporary language within its worldwide cultural framework
the communication and formation of meaning
Key Linguistics courses especially relevant for language learners include:

phonetics across global languages
linguistic diversity worldwide
the evolution and architecture of international languages
You'll develop near-fluent command of this widely-used modern language while obtaining the comprehensive cultural knowledge prized by top employers.
Our curriculum reveals the remarkable diversity of French-speaking cultures through exploration of:

literary works and films
historical developments and societal changes
philosophical thought
Course content spans from medieval times to the modern era, featuring specialized topics led by distinguished scholars in fields like post-colonial and gender studies.

Linguistics
Linguistics investigates language mechanics, analyzing how sounds, words, sentences, and discourse interact to convey and shape meaning.

You'll additionally examine:

language's role in daily communication
its social variations and historical transformations
childhood language acquisition
Advanced coursework includes designing and evaluating scientific theories about language using specialized linguistics and phonetics laboratory equipment.