BA Minorities & Multilingualism

Year 1

• Frisian as Minority Language I
• Introduction to Linguistics I
• Introduction to Minority Studies I: Global Minorities
• Minority Languages I
• Frisian as Minority Language II
• Introduction to Linguistics II: Multilingual Speakers
• Introduction to Minority Studies II: Basic Concepts and Theories
• Minority Languages II
• Eurolab Ia
• Frisian Language Skills Ia
• Countries/society, Middle East
• Minorities in Europe I: Histories
• Multilingualism I: Social and Linguistic
• Elective
• Eurolab Ib
• Frisian Language Skills Ib
• Minorities in Europe II: Contemporary Issues
• Multilingualism II: Education

Year 2

• Frisian Language Proficiency IIb
• Min. Repr in Arts, Culture and Media
• Research Methodology I
• Elective 1
• Frisian Language Skills IIb
• Minority representations in Arts, Culture and Media II
• Research Methodology II
• History of Friesland
• Intersectionality and super diversity
• Into the local laboratory: Cultural Heritage
• Into the local laboratory: Language

3rd year

• Aldfrysk
• Frisian Linguistics
• Fryske Literatuer
• Minor
• BA Thesis M&M
• Diversity in Education
• M&M Diversity Management

Credits: 180 ECTS

BA in Minorities & Multilingualism

If you want to continue your college education by pursuing a master's degree, as most students do, there are a variety of continuing education courses to choose from.Master's programs that are directly linked to the BA Minorities & Multilingualism are:

• Applied Linguistics - TEFL
• Multilingualism
• Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics
• Digital Humanities
• Euroculture(Erasmus Mundi)
• International Humanitarian Action(Erasmus Mundus)
• Arts, Media and Literary Studies(Research)
• Cultural Leadership(Research)

In combination with certain faculty minors, even more master's tracks are directly accessible, such asCommunication Science,JournalismandDutch Studies.

With a degree in M&M you are widely qualified on the job market. You have knowledge of issues surrounding minority groups in society, which makes you a suitable candidate to work at governmental agencies, as a policy advisor in education, diversity, minorities or cultural heritage. Or report on minority politics by becoming a journalist. Your knowledge of multilingualism and diversity management is valuable in careers where you have to deal with people from different (linguistic) backgrounds.

How can a city deal with multilingualism in the public domain? As a language policy advisor your knowledge of this comes in handy. Or specialize in multilingualism in the workplace and develop communication strategies for (international) companies. With a specialization in Frisian you are able to work in the Frisian cultural sector; at the Historic and Literary Center Tresoar, the Afûk, or the Fryske Akademy.

With a degree in M&M you are widely qualified on the job market. You have knowledge of issues surrounding minority groups in society, which makes you a suitable candidate to work at governmental agencies, as a policy advisor in education, diversity, minorities or cultural heritage. Or report on minority politics by becoming a journalist. Your knowledge of multilingualism and diversity management is valuable in careers where you have to deal with people from different (linguistic) backgrounds.

How can a city deal with multilingualism in the public domain? As a language policy advisor your knowledge of this comes in handy. Or specialize in multilingualism in the workplace and develop communication strategies for (international) companies. With a specialization in Frisian you are able to work in the Frisian cultural sector; at the Historic and Literary Center Tresoar, the Afûk, or the Fryske Akademy.

Job examples

Diversity manager and advisor

A diversity manager manages cultural diversity in the workplace and in organizations, and makes policies that provide solutions to societal challenges such as equal opportunities on the job market, in education and healthcare, and the participation of refugees in the community.

Teacher

With this bachelor, you are able to teach at various universities (of applied sciences). For example in teacher training, cultural education, social work and language related Programs.

Policy maker language, culture, heritage

A policy maker develops and evaluates a policy and may assist in the execution of the policy.

Researcher

After your bachelor's, you can obtain a master's degree and choose to enroll in a PhD program in the Netherlands or abroad.

Communication expert

As a communication expert in the field of intercultural communication you advise national and international organizations on efficient and effective communication.

Translator

Students may use their language skills to become a translator.

Civil servant

As a graduate, you have gained competency in a broad range of transferable skills in the field of language, culture, politics and minorities. This makes you an asset to public organizations in and outside of the Netherlands.

Journalist

Students interested in journalism may consider using their language proficiency and knowledge of political and cultural affairs to work as correspondents or reporters for national or international media outlets.

Diverse jobs

Students who follow the Frisian track can carry out various functions in Friesland after graduation. Think of a job with the provincial government or medium-sized cultural institutions, such as Tresoar, Afûk, Frisian Museum and Omrop Fryslân.