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PhD Thesis Defence - Kelli Finney
Kelli Finney will be defending her PhD thesis: 'Negotiating Meaning in X̱aad Kíl (Northern Haida)' Thursday, January 20th, 1 pm via Zoom. Please use the websurvey link to receive the log in credentials. learn more →
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Writing an Effective Abstract with Dr. Richard Compton
Dr. Richard Compton, Program Chair for the Canadian Linguistics Association (CLA) and Associate Professor of Linguistics, UQAM, will give an interactive workshop on writing abstracts as part of the LING 891 seminar series. Thursday, January 20 at 12:30 by Zoom. Co-sponsored by CLA and Department of Linguistics learn more →
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Spring 2022 Spaces available in Introductory Linguistics courses
Some spaces are still available in Spring 2022 Introductory LING courses! LING 111-3 The Wonder of Words (B-Soc), LING 160-3 Language, Culture, and Society (B-Soc), LING 280-3 Linguistics in the Real World (Spring 2022 topic: Indigenous Languages in Canada). All students from across campus are welcome. View course outlines at http://www.sfu.ca/outlines.html learn more →
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Linguistics in the Real World Spring 2022 explores indigenous languages
Interested in learning about our Indigenous Languages? Linguistics 280 - Linguistics in the Real World with Dr. Heather Bliss, will focus on the topic of Indigenous Languages in Canada. Open to all students. Spring registration is now underway. learn more →
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Spring 2022 Classes Temporarily by Remote Learning
SFU will begin the spring term with a temporary, two-week shift to remote learning and teaching for lectures and seminars. These temporary measures will be in effect January 10 – 23, with in-person instruction beginning on January 24. SFU has had a very safe and successful return to campus. Safety remains our top priority, and includes the mental health and wellness of our students, faculty and staff. learn more →
Department of Linguistics
Linguistics is the scientific study of language—an important part of what makes us humans. As linguists, we study the formal properties of language, how it evolves, and how it is used in social situations.
Spring 2022 Current Term information
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January 12, 2022
Writing an Effective Abstract with Dr. Richard Compton
Dr. Richard Compton, Program Chair for the Canadian Linguistics Association (CLA) and Associate Professor of Linguistics, UQAM, will give an interactive workshop on writing abstracts as part of the LING 891 seminar series. Thursday, January 20 at 12:30 by Zoom. Co-sponsored by CLA and Department of Linguistics -
January 07, 2022
PhD Thesis Defence - Kelli Finney
Kelli Finney will be defending her PhD thesis: 'Negotiating Meaning in X̱aad Kíl (Northern Haida)' Thursday, January 20th, 1 pm via Zoom. Please use the websurvey link to receive the log in credentials. -
January 05, 2022
Spring 2022 Spaces available in Introductory Linguistics courses
Some spaces are still available in Spring 2022 Introductory LING courses! LING 111-3 The Wonder of Words (B-Soc), LING 160-3 Language, Culture, and Society (B-Soc), LING 280-3 Linguistics in the Real World (Spring 2022 topic: Indigenous Languages in Canada). All students from across campus are welcome. View course outlines at http://www.sfu.ca/outlines.html
Important COVID-19 Information from the Department of Linguistics:
Jan 4, 2022
Spring 2022 Temporary Shift to Remote Learning - December 23 Message from SFU President
We return to normal in-person teaching, research and engagement activities in the spring term. To ensure the safety of our community, we will continue to implement layers of protection under direction of Public Health, pivot as needed in response to changes in the pandemic and keep the community informed of any changes along the way.
Please visit www.sfu.ca/returntocampus.html for the latest SFU announcements and policies as we return safely to campus together.
Masks are required when visiting our Department offices and throughout campus.
Other helpful SFU links: Communicable Disease Plan | Information Regarding HVAC | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
For general inquiries, please contact the Linguistics Department at lingdept@sfu.ca
Undergraduate Advising
Email the Advisor
at lingadv@sfu.ca for program information, course planning, program declarations, graduation checks, and other academic advising.
Please be sure to include a copy of your Advising Transcript (in term and subject order)
Fall Semester Advising Appointments will be conducted by phone or in person by appointment. Please email the advisor to arrange an appointment.
Note: Spring 2022 classes begin January 10 remotely until January 23.