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Linguistics Research Spotlight: Yue Wang
Dr. Yue Wang was recently elected as an Acoustical Society of America Fellow. With her many collaborators in the Language and Brain Lab, Dr. Wang investigates the features of clear speech. learn more →
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MA Thesis Defence - Lydia Castro
Lydia Castro will be defending their MA thesis: 'Handshape markedness in American Sign Language' Friday August 19th, 11 am via Zoom. ASL interpretation and closed captioning will be available. learn more →
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Dr. Maite Taboada receives title of Distinguished SFU Professor
Dr. Maite Taboada has been recognized along with 8 of SFU's leading academic scholars. learn more →
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Alumni Profiles: Alex Katz
MA Graduate Alex Katz uses their linguistics degree in their industry job as a technical writer at Google. learn more →
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Department undergrad using linguistics to build business
Linguistics undergraduate student Jiang Long is using what he learns in his classes to create an innovative language learning platform. 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.
Recent News
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August 15, 2022
Linguistics Research Spotlight: Yue Wang
Dr. Yue Wang was recently elected as an Acoustical Society of America Fellow. With her many collaborators in the Language and Brain Lab, Dr. Wang investigates the features of clear speech. -
July 29, 2022
Dr. Maite Taboada receives title of Distinguished SFU Professor
Dr. Maite Taboada has been recognized along with 8 of SFU's leading academic scholars. -
July 28, 2022
Alumni Profiles: Alex Katz
MA Graduate Alex Katz uses their linguistics degree in their industry job as a technical writer at Google.
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Masks are encouraged when visiting our Department offices and recommended throughout campus.
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LING 111: The Wonder of Words. Learn more. Summer 2022 course starts May 10 with Dr. Iouri Pankrats
For general inquiries, please contact the Linguistics Department at lingdept@sfu.ca
Undergraduate Advising
The Advisor is away August 8-31 inclusive.
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)
Advising Appointments will be conducted by phone, Zoom, or in person by appointment. Please email the advisor to arrange an appointment.