§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

linguist

Linguists study languages scientifically.

Description

Linguists study languages scientifically. They master languages and can interpret them in terms of their grammatical, semantic, and phonetic characteristics. They research the evolution of language and the way it is used by societies.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar phonetics linguistics semantics spelling scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

terminology pronunciation techniques history postediting psycholinguistics theoretical lexicography anthropology computer science history of literature journalism literature computer engineering philology practical lexicography forensic linguistics cultural history

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines study acquisition of language perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

improve translated texts develop scientific theories conduct field work apply blended learning cooperate in linguistic process steps translate language concepts develop terminology databases teach languages teach in academic or vocational contexts develop technical glossaries apply teaching strategies use word processing software interview focus groups write research proposals use consulting techniques conduct public surveys manage ICT semantic integration

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)