Organisations
Centre for Linguistics Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The main objective of the Centre for Linguistics (CLIN) is to promote basic research in theoretical and applied linguistics and the application of this research in the wider society. Research at CLIN addresses a broad spectrum of issues related to the structure, use, learning and teaching, historical development, and the social and political contexts of languages. Recent work includes studies on morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, ...
Centre for Literature and Culture-Science Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The Centre for Literary and Cultural Studies offers an interdisciplinary forum for specialists in literature, theatre, dance, and film, whether doctoral students, researchers, assistants and teaching staff. Through seminars, guest lectures, conferences, and publications advanced research is conducted across the boundaries of individual disciplines, critical methods, genres, cultures and languages. Past initiatives focussed on the novelist ...
Language and literature Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Studying languages is an exciting choice, particularly in a city such as Brussels where probably more languages are spoken than anywhere else in Europe. Competence in languages is not just a luxury. It is a necessity in a society where international relationships are part of every day life. Language students access other cultures and thus broaden their horizons. They have the opportunity to see how people communicate and how the human mind ...