Linguistics

Linguistics Student

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. The focus of research and teaching in the linguistics program at Western is on theoretical and applied linguistics, bringing together an inter-faculty group of researchers for a truly interdisciplinary approach to the discipline.

Skills these students bring to the workforce:

  • Critical thought/analysis
  • Deriving knowledge from artifacts
  • Identifying patterns
  • Oral and written communication
  • Social Research / Analytical Skills

Students’ skills and educational background are well-suited for work in the following industries and functions (not an exhaustive list):

  • Border Services
  • Foreign Services
  • Immigration
  • Technical Writer
  • Translator