Language Sciences Specialization

Language sciences are an academic field that investigates human language in all its complexity, going beyond the study of a single language. Positioned at the crossroads of several disciplines—psychology, sociology, anthropology, computer science, and neuroscience—it aims to provide a deeper understanding not only of the diversity of the world's languages, but also of the fundamental mechanisms underlying human communication.

This specialization is based on the analysis of linguistic systems (phonetics, syntax, semantics, etc.), but also explores the cognitive, social, cultural, and technological dimensions of language. Students are introduced to key subfields such as:

• Linguistics, which studies the structure of languages;
• Psycholinguistics, which explores the cognitive processes related to language;
• Sociolinguistics, which investigates the relationships between language and society;
• Pragmatics, which analyzes language use in context;
• Discourse analysis;
• Semiotics.

If you enjoy analyzing texts, studying grammar, or uncovering the subtleties of discourse, this specialization will allow you to go further by adopting a scientific approach to language. This master's program is particularly suitable for those wishing to broaden their understanding of language beyond literature or a single language, and who are interested in fields such as teaching French as a foreign language (FLE), language didactics, linguistic research, intercultural communication, or language technologies.