Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Nanjing Tech University is a research-oriented sub-discipline within the broader Foreign Languages and Literature field that focuses on the systematic study of language and its practical applications. It combines linguistic theory — exploring the nature, structure, meaning, function, variation, evolution, acquisition and use of foreign languages — with applied aspects such as language teaching and learning, language policy and planning, proficiency assessment, bilingualism/multilingualism, discourse analysis, psycholinguistics and cross-cultural communication. The programme emphasises both theoretical insight and real-world application, preparing students to engage in advanced research, language education, translation, curriculum design and language-related policy work in academic, educational and professional settings. Research in this area also often intersects with literature, culture and cognitive studies, reflecting the interdisciplinary character of modern linguistics and language-focused scholarship.

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