Linguist

//Description + Working Conditions://
A person who is skilled in the science of languages. Linguists often work standard hours in an office environment but some field work may be required for data collection. Teachers and researchers may work long hours.

//Technology Used://
Computers!!!!!



// Education: //
The minimum education requirement in this field is a four year bachelor of arts (BA) degree with a specialization in linguistics. Additional graduate work is usually required. A BA provides a foundation for later graduate work in linguistics or the psychology of language, and for post-graduate training in translation, language teaching and speech/language pathology. A working knowledge of more than one language is required for advanced work in linguistics.



//Employment://
Linguists who have at least a bachelor's degree may be employed by: >
 * the federal government
 * private or public institutions
 * overseas organizations in the field of educational development and literacy programs
 * telecommunication agencies such as telephone companies
 * commercial organizations such as software development companies.

//Salary://
Average linguist Salary: $115500.

//Why I chose this Occupation://
Languages are the best~! :D

//References://
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