Language Sciences

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Program Overview

The Language Sciences speciality in the Master’s program in English focuses on the scientific study of language in all its dimensions. It explores the structure, function, and use of language across different contexts and cultures. This specialization provides students with advanced knowledge in areas such as linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and language acquisition. It equips graduates with the theoretical foundations and analytical tools needed to investigate language phenomena, conduct research, and apply linguistic insights in academic, educational, and professional settings.

·        Total Credits: 120

·        Places Offered: 40 places

·        Teaching Modality: In-person for Fundamental and methodology Units & Online for Discovery and Transversal units

·        Language of Instruction: English

·        Type of Training: Academic

·        Field of Study: Foreign Letters & Languages

·        Field of knowledge: Linguistics, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Discourse Analysis, Stylistics, Lexicology, , etc.

·        Institute Involved: Letters & Languages

·        Programme jointly shared with: Only at our University Centre

·        Coordinating Teacher: Dr. Nisrine Sahnoune (n.sahnoune@cu-maghnia.dz)

Teaching Language : English

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

The subjects that make up the curriculum provide advanced training in the field of Linguistics and language studies, and are all compulsory.

 Semesters 01, 02 and 03 target training modules. Semester 04 is dedicated entirely to thesis research and writing, allowing students to conduct in-depth study on a chosen topic within their specialization.

01st Year (Semesters 01 & 02)

02nd Year (Semester 03)


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Admissions Information

According to the regulations of our ministry of higher education and scientific research, students who wish to study at our Algerian University institutions must have the necessary qualification, attested by support documents which are:

·        Baccalaureate diploma or equivalent, for the admission to BA programmes;

·        University diploma or equivalent, for the admission to Master Programmes;

·        Master diploma or equivalent, for the admission to Ph.D. programmes.

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