Applied Linguistics specialty Empirical Linguistics and Language Documentation

Applied Linguistics specialty: Empirical Linguistics and Language Documentation is a branch of applied linguistics that focuses on data-driven analysis of linguistic structures and functions, as well as the documentation of endangered languages. Students in this program engage in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting linguistic data, acquiring skills in fieldwork techniques, recording technologies, and language preservation methods. They conduct empirical research in areas such as phonetics, syntax, and semantics, aiming to understand language as it is used in real-world contexts. The program seeks to contribute to the preservation of linguistic diversity while training specialists with strong methodological foundations in language research.