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Linguistics - Bachelor's study program

Information for prospective students

Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Linguistics at the University of Stuttgart.

Is Linguistics right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Linguistics entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

Do the expectation check now and discover whether the course meets your expectations!

Expectation Check

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Linguistics entails?

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Only those who already know many languages can succeed in studying linguistics.

This statement is largely false

It is not a requirement to know many languages in order to successfully study linguistics. You will get to know new languages during the study program.

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In the study of linguistics, I learn to speak many foreign languages.

This statement is largely false

In the study of linguistics, you get to know the characteristics of a variety of languages, and linguistic expertise helps you to learn new languages. Foreign languages are not taught in a way that enables you to communicate in them. The university's Language Center offers language courses for learning a foreign language.

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In the study of linguistics, I must read a lot.

This statement is largely true

As in all academic fields, it is necessary to read textbooks and research literature. Only through intensive reading, alongside attending courses, can one gain a solid grounding in a field like linguistics.

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I will learn what constitutes good and bad German.

This statement is largely false

Claims such as “This is bad German” are often not justifiable from a linguistic perspective. Linguistics sees itself as a science that aims to describe impartially the diverse ways in which humans use language. When speaking and writing, we follow norms that need to be identified – norms that often apply only partially and change over time.

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If you have a strong interest in logic, linguistics offers many opportunities to explore this.

This statement is largely true

Linguistics is a science in which logical relationships and the precise description of linguistic phenomena play a major role. It is a humanities that uses methods similar to those of the natural sciences.

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I always wanted to do something with language. Linguistics might be a good fit for me.

This statement is largely true

An interest in language and communication is essential for successfully studying linguistics, as is a willingness to engage with theoretical models and formal methods. If all of these interests are present, you could be an ideal candidate for studying linguistics.

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It's your choice

0 out of 6 of your expectations turned out to be fairly accurate.

The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My skills

I am willing to dedicate a lot of time and patience to reading, understanding, and writing.
I am willing to engage with complex linguistic data and provide precise formal descriptions.
I enjoy immersing myself in entirely new topics and engaging with different research approaches.
I am not afraid of theories, methods, or their application.

Do you agree with these statements? This is an important prerequisite for successfully studying linguistics. Now see if you have the interests required!

My interests

I am interested in language and its structure.
I have a passion for and fascination with language in all its forms.
Beyond the boundaries of my chosen subject, I am deeply interested in subjects such as psychology, philosophy, history, art history, sociology, Romance studies, and English studies.
I enjoy discovering ambiguities and different interpretations.
I am passionate about linguistic details and logical questions.
I am fascinated by the complexity and subtlety of language, and I enjoy discovering new perspectives through books.

Linguistics - Bachelor's study program

Is Linguistics right for you? Come and find out!

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