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Current Term Info
All offices are closed on Friday, September 30th. See you Monday, October 3rd! learn more →
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Maite Taboada Named to Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Professor Maite Taboada who has been recognized as a Royal Society of Canada Fellow. learn more →
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Summer 2022 Roundup
Updates from the Department of Linguistics for the Summer 2022 semester. learn more →
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Congratulations to the 2022 SLP Admits
Congratulations to the SFU Linguistics graduates who will be starting in SLP programs across Canada this September! 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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September 26, 2022
Orange Shirt Day
Truth and Reconciliation Day -
September 09, 2022
Maite Taboada Named to Royal Society of Canada
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August 19, 2022
Yimin (Nicole) Wang
Please visit www.sfu.ca/returntocampus.html for the latest SFU announcements and policies as we return safely to campus together.
Masks are encouraged when visiting our Department offices and recommended throughout campus.
Other helpful SFU links: Communicable Disease Plan | Information Regarding HVAC | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
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
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.