You will learn about language and language-related applications of computers at the same time.
You will learn about the latest developments in internet-related applications and computational linguistics.
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This programme provides students with an education in linguistics and linguistic computing. Students will develop an analytical mind and an open attitude towards people from different cultures. They will be prepared for careers that require knowledge of both language and information technology. This programme is recognized as an English language degree for the purpose of teaching in Hong Kong.
(ii) Grade D in HKAS Use of English, or Level 4 in HKCEE English Language, or Grade C in HKCEE English Language (Syllabus B), or Overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
(iii) Grade D in HKCEE Mathematics
What You Will Be Studying
There are two main subject areas: Linguistics and Language Technology.
Core Linguistic subjects include: Language in Society, Phonetics, Phonology, Syntax and Semantics.
Core Language Technology subjects include: Computational Linguistics and Electronic Publishing.
At a more advanced level, you may choose subjects like Computer-assisted Language Learning, Corpus Linguistics, Machine Translation, Pragmatics, Language Acquisition and Text Linguistics.
Bonus Features
By participating in internship and other kinds of co-curricular activities, you will gain experience in jobs that require knowledge of language and information technology.
Did You Know?
Influenced by the growing popularity of the web as an information resource and means of interaction, the field of language information science is continuing to advance as academic institutions and industry partners work together to realize the growing potential for linguistically sophisticated applications.
