Master of Arts (Honours) - Portuguese and Linguistics (RQ51)

Portuguese, one of the world's ten most widely spoken languages, is estimated to have approximately 234 million speakers. The joint honors program provides individuals with the chance to delve into the study of Portuguese within its global cultural framework, while also exploring the mechanics of language.

The combination of Portuguese and Linguistics is an exceptional choice for those pursuing joint honors. It allows for the examination of a modern language within its cultural context, as well as the exploration of how meaning is expressed and created. Linguistics courses that are particularly relevant to language students encompass the study of speech sounds across various languages, the variations found within different languages, and the structure and historical development of languages worldwide. The overall tone of this program is formal.