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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January 16, 2023
Bridging Boundaries with TESL -
November 24, 2022
MA Thesis Defence - Lucas Chambers
Lucas Chambers will defend his MA thesis: "Populist Rhetoric: A functional linguistic view of pro-Brexit discourse" on December 7th at 9:30am in-person and over zoom. -
October 28, 2022
Dr. H. Bliss receives Cormack Teaching Award
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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
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.