This post aims to expose some of the employment opportunities
available for linguists in Nigeria.
Before I proceed, you should know what linguistics
is all about.
Linguistics
Linguistics can be simply be defined as the scientific study of language.
In a wider view,
linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure, including
the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics.
Linguist experts
studies human languages while observing the interplay between sound and
meaning.
You may be curious to
know where linguistics would find its application or where would the degree be of
use.
The study of language
is an important one since is the principal of communication.
As we proceed in this article, you will understand fully the areas in which linguistics would
find its application in Nigeria.
Careers Opportunities in Linguistics in Nigeria
As a linguist, you can find yourself pursuing the
following job in Nigeria;
·
Publishing copy-editor/ Proofreader
·
English as a foreign language teacher
·
Speech and language therapist
·
Talent agent
·
Teaching assistant
·
English as a foreign language teacher
·
Marketing executive
·
Lexicographer
·
Digital copywriter
·
Translator
·
Editorial assistant
·
Information officer
·
Marketing executive
·
Schoolteacher
·
Public librarian
·
Public relations officer
·
Social researcher
Where can a Linguist work in Nigeria?
Linguists study languages deeply even
from its smallest component (phonemes/phonetics) to large components (Sentences and
syntax, pragmatics, semantics).
Linguists
studies languages because it is the principal instrument for communication.
Linguists
are therefore relevant human resources in areas such as speech pathology language pedagogy, search
engines, machine translation, editing, publishing, etc.
Linguists can, therefore, gain employment or work in the following industries or firms in Nigeria;
·
Media firms
·
Publishing firms
·
Marketing firms
·
Public relations firms
·
Law firms
·
Banks
·
Telecommunication companies
·
Tertiary institution
·
Secondary schools
Skills Required of a Linguist in Nigeria
Linguists in Nigeria should possess the following important
skills;
1. Excellent
communication skills
2. Excellent
written skills
3. Self-management
skill
4. Must
be able to work successfully with a team
5. Analytical
skill
6. Time
management skill
7. Ability
to pay attention to details
8. Critical
thinking skill
9. Research
skill
Prospects of Linguists in Nigeria
The importance of communication in Nigeria and the
rest of the world cannot be understated.
Linguists are therefore in demands by these
employers.
How to Become a Linguist in Nigeria
There are so many Nigerian universities now offering
linguistics and communication studies as a course.
You can also obtain a degree in related disciplines such as English language, mass communication, creative writing, philosophy, etc.
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