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Academic Department Kolkata, West Bengal University Estd. 1857

Department of Linguistics

Constituent Department of University of Calcutta, Kolkata

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About Department of Linguistics

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Linguistics, formerly known as the Department of Comparative Philology, was established by Sir Asutosh Mookerjee in 1904. Initially the thrust area was Comparative and Historical Linguistics. Thereafter, various domains like Descriptive Linguistics, Generative Linguistics and several areas of Applied Linguistics were also included in the syllabus in addition to the traditional orientation of Comparative and Historical Linguistics Mr. Harinath De, the genius and a polyglot was appointed the first lecturer of the department in 1907.

Courses Offered

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.) Linguistics
=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Campus Location Kolkata, West Bengal

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.) Linguistics

Offered at University of Calcutta, Kolkata

=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Offered at University of Calcutta, Kolkata

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Linguistics

Where is the Department of Linguistics located?

The Department of Linguistics is an academic teaching department of University of Calcutta, Kolkata, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Linguistics are conducted as per University of Calcutta, Kolkata guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Linguistics?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under University of Calcutta, Kolkata.