As an advanced study program after the Undergraduate Program in Arts and Literature, the Master's Program in Linguistics of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) has been established since 1997. The Master's Program in Linguistics aims to develop applied linguistic knowledge in translation studies, language and literature education studies, as well as culture and language studies. With experts in the linguistics field with national teaching certification and supported by an integrated curriculum, we are determined to provide intensive and effective guidance and learning experiences for our students. Our main goal is to enhance students' abilities and prepare them to become competent linguists who excel in their fields so they can compete in the national and international markets. Graduates of the Master's Program in Linguistics can apply and develop knowledge and technology in theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics, literature, and culture.
Graduates of the Master's Program in Linguistics have the potential to carry out their professions in various fields, such as translators, educational practitioners (language teachers), and writers.
History
Vision & Mission
To become an outstanding Master's Program in Linguistics in the development and application of theoretical linguistics and applied linguistics on a national scale and gain international recognition by the year 2020.
- To provide quality and innovative theoretical and applied linguistic education services.
- To develop theoretical and applied linguistic research.
- To implement community service activities by developing innovative products for language and culture cultivation within society.
- To establish synergistic cooperation with other institutions in the activities of the Three Pillars of Higher Education on local, national, and international scales.
- To enhance professional interactions in scientific activities, both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary.
- To create a conducive academic atmosphere to produce graduates of quality.
Goals & Targets
- To produce graduates who are able to compete on a national scale in the fields of theoretical and applied linguistics and gain international recognition.
- To produce innovative and applicable research products needed by graduate employers (stakeholders) on both national and international scales.
- To create innovative and applicable community service products for the cultivation of language and culture within society.
- To produce cooperation in language and culture cultivation with other institutions on regional, national, and international scales to enhance the quality of academic and non-academic programs.
- To produce scientific works in the fields of theoretical and applied linguistics, both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary.
- To produce scholars who embody the values of BINTANG (Devoted to Almighty God In the frame of diversity, Innovative with integrity, Resilient and Wise) and are able to compete internationally and develop according to the needs of the work environment.
- To develop learning, research, and application of the results of multidisciplinary studies in the competitive flagship fields of the Master’s Program in Linguistics, namely local wisdom and arts (USU's competitive areas include Tropical Science and Medicine, Agroindustry, Local Wisdom, Energy, Natural Resources, Technology, and Arts), which are applicable and beneficial in efforts to improve the welfare of humanity, particularly in the regions of North Sumatra and Indonesia.
