Language is everywhere. In the classroom, on social media, in conversations with friends, and even in the technology you use every day. But how does language actually work? How do children learn a language? How do we use language in our communication? And what does it mean to live in a multilingual society, or in a world where generative AI increasingly participates in our conversations?
In the Applied Linguistics programme at VU Amsterdam, you will discover how language functions and what you can do with it. You will explore real-world issues concerning language, communication, multilingualism, education, and technology. You will train yourself in academic thinking, conduct research, and apply your knowledge to practical, real-life problems.
• Why do some children learn a language faster than others?
• How does multilingualism affect the brain?
• How does generative AI work, and how reliable is its output?
• What happens when we have a communication break-down?
You don’t need to know exactly what you want to be in the future. If you are curious about language and want to explore the role it plays in the world around you, the Applied Linguistics programme offers a broad foundation with a surprising range of possibilities.
If you want to learn more about language and the world behind it, then Applied Linguistics at VU Amsterdam is the perfect place for you!
Meet our students: watch the video on YouTube.