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All classes are cancelled and offices are closed on Monday, May 23rd. learn more →
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Creating a more equitable world with the Certificate in TESL Linguistics
Meghan Rockwell’s interest in how language intersects with identity, social justice, and social equality is part of what sparked her passion for linguistics. Having now completed the Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Linguistics, Meghan is hoping to use what she learned to promote educational equity in her position as a LINC Instructor. learn more →
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Language and Social Justice
The Language, Law & Justice Workshop features talks from a range of speakers, including exonerees, linguists, and legal experts. learn more →
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Linguistics Research Spotlight: Dr. John Alderete
In one area of investigation, Dr. Alderete is addressing the lack of linguistic diversity in speech error research by investigating large datasets of speech errors from two typologically distinct languages, English and Cantonese. “Cantonese is both an understudied language and has great importance in the Lower Mainland.” learn more →
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Linguistics Undergrad Spotlight: Rebekah Wong
Rebekah Wong's recent paper placed 3rd at the 2022 Language Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference (LSURC) and 2nd at the Student Learning Commons Undergraduate Writing Contest. learn more →
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SFU TESL Program out in the community
Dr. Claudia Wong and her TESL students volunteer to contribute in our local community and test the skills they learned in class. learn more →
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Alumni Profiles: Melissa MacAskill
Melissa MacAskill graduated with her MA in Linguistics in 2015 and has gone on to a successful career as an Audiologist. 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.
Summer 2022 Term information including week 2 and 3 enrollment instructions/procedures.
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May 19, 2022
Creating a more equitable world with the Certificate in TESL Linguistics
Meghan Rockwell’s interest in how language intersects with identity, social justice, and social equality is part of what sparked her passion for linguistics. Having now completed the Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Linguistics, Meghan is hoping to use what she learned to promote educational equity in her position as a LINC Instructor. -
May 06, 2022
Language and Social Justice
The Language, Law & Justice Workshop features talks from a range of speakers, including exonerees, linguists, and legal experts. -
April 05, 2022
Linguistics Research Spotlight: Dr. John Alderete
In one area of investigation, Dr. Alderete is addressing the lack of linguistic diversity in speech error research by investigating large datasets of speech errors from two typologically distinct languages, English and Cantonese. “Cantonese is both an understudied language and has great importance in the Lower Mainland.”
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.
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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
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)
Spring Semester Advising Appointments will be conducted by phone or in person by appointment. Please email the advisor to arrange an appointment.