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May Monthly Roundup
Updates from the Department of Linguistics for the month of May learn more →
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Debra Purdy Kong retires from Linguistics General Office
The Department of Linguistics extends its best wishes to Debra Purdy Kong on her retirement this week. She will be greatly missed by all that have had the pleasure of working with her. learn more →
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Undergraduate Advising
Looking for help from our student advisor? Our offices may be closed, but you can still get the help you need. learn more →
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Combining a love of travel and teaching with the Certificate in TESL Linguistics
Kana Wiens applied to the Certificate in TESL Linguistics already knowing that she wanted to be a language teacher. Having now completed the 30-hour practicum, she will be putting the Certificate to good use as an Assistant Language Teacher in the JET Programme in the fall. learn more →
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Internship Opportunities a Highlight of the SFU Experience
Currently pursuing a joint major in Computing Science and Linguistics, Dawn Chandler has completed several internships throughout her degree. This work experience has shown her that she has the skills to break into a field at the intersection of Computing Science and Linguistics. learn more →
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Online Conferences 2020
Check out the Linguistics conferences that are moving online. learn more →
Department of Linguistics
Linguistics is the scientific sudy 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.
Important COVID-19 Information from the Department of Linguistics:
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
On Monday, March 16, SFU discontinued all in-person teaching, including in-person exams, for the rest of the semester. The Department of Linguistics students are asked to check your SFU email accounts on a regular basis and CANVAS course pages for information from your instructors about how your individual classes are proceeding.
All offices in the Department of Linguistics have been closed until further notice in order to maintain social distancing. All of the Department of Linguistics staff are still available to support operations remotely and can be reached by email (during their regular office hours). Please visit our Staff contact page here, for staff availability and contact information.
For up to date information (including the status of on-campus services) visit the SFU COVID-19 FAQ page: www.sfu.ca/covid19
Recent News
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June 01, 2020
May Monthly Roundup
Updates from the Department of Linguistics for the month of May -
June 01, 2020
Debra Purdy Kong retires from Linguistics General Office
The Department of Linguistics extends its best wishes to Debra Purdy Kong on her retirement this week. She will be greatly missed by all that have had the pleasure of working with her. -
May 25, 2020
Combining a love of travel and teaching with the Certificate in TESL Linguistics
Kana Wiens applied to the Certificate in TESL Linguistics already knowing that she wanted to be a language teacher. Having now completed the 30-hour practicum, she will be putting the Certificate to good use as an Assistant Language Teacher in the JET Programme in the fall. -
May 20, 2020
Internship Opportunities a Highlight of the SFU Experience
Currently pursuing a joint major in Computing Science and Linguistics, Dawn Chandler has completed several internships throughout her degree. This work experience has shown her that she has the skills to break into a field at the intersection of Computing Science and Linguistics. -
May 12, 2020
Certificate in TESL Linguistics Inspires Student's Career Path
Linguistics student Morgan Applewood recently completed his 30-hour practicum as part of the Certificate in TESL Linguistics. After completing his final semester, Morgan plans to relocate to Mexico to bring native-speaker English teaching closer to students in Latin America. -
May 04, 2020
April Monthly Roundup
Updates from the Department of Linguistics for the month of April
Undergraduate Advising
For general inquiries, please contact the Linguistics Department at lingdept@sfu.ca
For Advising, email the Student Advisor at lingadv@sfu.ca for program information, course planning, program declarations, graduation checks. Please be sure to include a copy of your Advising Transcript (in term and subject order)
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