About Us
Our programs seek to educate our students and the wider world about the nature, structure, and function of language, one of the most important defining properties of humankind. Because the study of language falls at the crossroads of several disciplines (psychology, social science, cognitive science, philosophy, literary and cultural studies, education, and computer science), it is by nature interdisciplinary, and succeeds best when it integrates a variety of perspectives.
Recent News
Take ARAB 330 (Arabic Culture online this summer. Learn more the culture of the Arabic-speaking peoples as reflected
in language, history, politics, religion, and media.
Professor Zheng-sheng Zhang was featured on 60 minutes for the segment, "Chinese migrants are the fastest growing group crossing into US from Mexico." He also wrote an opinion piece about the experience for the San Diego Union Tribune.
Upcoming Events
Information Session on Undergraduate Programs
Take a break, have a cookie, and learn about our programs!
Tuesday, April 23
3-4:30 p.m.
Storm Hall West (SHW), 2nd floor, by the elevator
47th Annual Colloquium
Keynote Speaker: Gašper Beguš, UC Berkeley
Friday, April 26
12:30 - 4 p.m.
Storm Hall (SH) 119
Commencement 2024
Department Celebration
Friday, May 10
3:30 p.m.
Storm Hall West (SHW) 012
Important Resources
The Linguistics Student Association (LSA) introduces students to the study of language and is open to all majors. Members have the opportunity to connect with linguistics professionals and attend events on campus.
The Linguistic Society of America asserts its collective support for Black members of our community — students, colleagues, family, friends and neighbors.
Pending funding, tutoring is offered each semester for students enrolled in certain Linguistics courses.