Linguistics is the scientific study of human language, from semantics to psychology and sociology. One of the main iObs of Linguists is to document, analyse, and preserve endangered languages by conducting fieldwork and establishing literacy programs. They work as a community to preserve a language.
Personal Competencies
• You like to study about languages
• You are comfortable communicating with others
• You pay attention to details
• You like to analyse problems/situations
Entry Pathway
1. Complete I0 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's of Art (B.A.) degree in Linguistics followed by Master's of Art (MA.) degree in Linguistics OR
Complete Bachelor's of Art (B.A.) degree in Linguistics followed by Master's of Art (M.A.) degree in Linguistics/Diploma in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Arts.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharaia Sayaiirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Guiarat
2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4. University of Delhi, Delhi
5. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNIJ), Delhi
6. Aligarh Muslim University (AMIJ), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
7. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Elphinstone College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Arul Anandar College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Annai College of Arts and Science, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
4. Apeeiay College of fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab
5. Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bengaluru, Karnataka
6. Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
7. Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOIJ)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 6,700 - 7,11,000.*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com- This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Educational Institutions, Media Outlets, Public Relations and Marketing Companies, Publishing Organizations, Law firms, Research and Survey Firms, Telecommunication firms.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior Linguist → Senior Linguist
Expected Income
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
The approx. salary of a Linguist ranges between INR 8,500 - 3,34,000* per month.
Tista Bagchi is a retired professor of Linguistics in the University of Delhi and she is a distinguished Indian linguist and ethicist. Bagchi studied in Sanskrit College, Kolkata, the University of Delhi, and the University of Chicago, from where she obtained her PhD in Linguistics. Her work spans issues of semantics and syntax in languages in general and South Asian languages in particular. *
LINGUIST
NCS Code: NA | ET012• You like to study about languages
• You are comfortable communicating with others
• You pay attention to details
• You like to analyse problems/situations
1. Complete I0 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's of Art (B.A.) degree in Linguistics followed by Master's of Art (MA.) degree in Linguistics
OR
Complete Bachelor's of Art (B.A.) degree in Linguistics followed by Master's of Art (M.A.) degree in Linguistics/Diploma in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Arts.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharaia Sayaiirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Guiarat
2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4. University of Delhi, Delhi
5. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNIJ), Delhi
6. Aligarh Muslim University (AMIJ), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
7. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Elphinstone College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Arul Anandar College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Annai College of Arts and Science, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
4. Apeeiay College of fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab
5. Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bengaluru, Karnataka
6. Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
7. Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOIJ)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 6,700 - 7,11,000.*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Educational Institutions, Media Outlets, Public Relations and Marketing Companies, Publishing Organizations, Law firms, Research and Survey Firms, Telecommunication firms.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Junior Linguist → Senior Linguist
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
The approx. salary of a Linguist ranges between INR 8,500 - 3,34,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/re-search/lN/Job=Linguist/Salary
Experts from the field
Tista Bagchi is a retired professor of Linguistics in the University of Delhi and she is a distinguished Indian linguist and ethicist. Bagchi studied in Sanskrit College, Kolkata, the University of Delhi, and the University of Chicago, from where she obtained her PhD in Linguistics. Her work spans issues of semantics and syntax in languages in general and South Asian languages in particular. *
Source : https://philpeople.org/profiles/tista-bagchi
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any cornmercial gains.
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