0232 Literature and linguistics
Literature and linguistics is here defined as the study of language(s) intended for native, fluent or competent speakers of the language. It includes the study of related literature and linguistics and may or may not include the structure and composition of the language. Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here: Creative writing First language Indigenous languages Linguistics Literature 'Mother tongue' languages Native first languages === Inclusions Languages taught as the first language ('mother tongue'), even if the language is not the national language of the country of study (e.g. programmes for immigrants in their home or first language) are included here. Local and regional languages are included here if they are first languages spoken by a significant minority in the country and are intended for at least competent speakers of the language. Study of comparative literature is included here. Study of general linguistics (not related to the study of a particular language) is included here. Study of literature in general (not combined with study of a special language) is included here. === Exclusions Language programmes are excluded from this detailed field if the language is taught as a foreign or a second language, and are then included in 0231 'Language acquisition'. Programmes in literacy and numeracy are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0021 'Literacy and numeracy'. Sign language programmes are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0231 'Language acquisition'.
Where 0232 sits in the ISCED-F 2013 hierarchy
- >02 Arts and humanities
- >>023 Languages
- >>>0232 Literature and linguistics
- >>>0232 Literature and linguistics
0232 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 1 other system. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 09.0101partialSpeech Communication and Rhetoric
- 16.0102partialLinguistics
- 16.0104partialComparative Literature
- 16.0105partialApplied Linguistics
- 16.1001partialAmerican Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- 23.0101partialEnglish Language and Literature, General
- 23.1301partialWriting, General
- 23.1302partialCreative Writing
- 23.1303partialProfessional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- 23.1304partialRhetoric and Composition
Other ISCED-F 2013 codes under 0232 Literature and linguistics
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCED-F 2013 0232?
- ISCED-F 2013 0232 is "Literature and linguistics". Literature and linguistics is here defined as the study of language(s) intended for native, fluent or competent speakers of the language. It includes the study of related literature and linguistics and may or may not include the structure and composition of the language. Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here: Creative writing First language Indigenous languages Linguistics Literature 'Mother tongue' languages Native first languages === Inclusions Languages taught as the first language ('mother tongue'), even if the language is not the national language of the country of study (e.g. programmes for immigrants in their home or first language) are included here. Local and regional languages are included here if they are first languages spoken by a significant minority in the country and are intended for at least competent speakers of the language. Study of comparative literature is included here. Study of general linguistics (not related to the study of a particular language) is included here. Study of literature in general (not combined with study of a special language) is included here. === Exclusions Language programmes are excluded from this detailed field if the language is taught as a foreign or a second language, and are then included in 0231 'Language acquisition'. Programmes in literacy and numeracy are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0021 'Literacy and numeracy'. Sign language programmes are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0231 'Language acquisition'.
- How does ISCED-F 2013 0232 map to other classification systems?
- 0232 Literature and linguistics has equivalents in CIP 2020 (09.0101, 16.0102, 16.0104, +29 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCED-F 2013 and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 0232?
- 0232 Literature and linguistics sits under 0232 Literature and linguistics in the ISCED-F 2013 hierarchy.
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