Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies
We are one of 24 Subject Centres funded by the Higher Education Academy
Our primary aim is to support learning and teaching of Languages,
Linguistics and Area Studies across UK Higher Education
Linguistics
Events, information, resources and publications
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- Anthropological linguistics
- Applied Linguistics
- Clinical Linguistics
- Comparative linguistics
- Computational Linguistics
- Contrastive linguistics
- Corpus linguistics
- Formal semantics
- Grammar
- Historical Linguistics
- History of Linguistics
- Lexicography
- Mathematical Linguistics
- Morphology
- Neurolinguistics
- Phonetics
- Phonology
- Psycholinguistics
- Semantics
- Sociolinguistics
- Syntax
Why study Linguistics?
A PowerPoint which can be used for visits to schools or University open days.
Discussion and forums
Contact us
For more information on the linguistic activities of the Subject Centre contact Alison Dickens, Senior Academic Coordinator (Learning and Teaching)
Forthcoming events
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Plurilingual and Pluricultural Education: Focus on ‘Languages of the Wider World’
Date: 19 February, 2010 - 20 February, 2010
Location: Brunei Gallery, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
Event Type: Conference - Endangered languages week 2010. Theme: endangered languages, endangered knowledge and sustainability
Date: 22 February, 2010 - 27 February, 2010
Location: School of Oriental and African Studies, Russell Sq, London
Event Type: A week of displays, films, language tasters, talks, workshop ... -
What is an English language degree?
Date: 19 March, 2010
Location: Exhibition Space, Jessop West, University of Sheffield
Event Type: Workshop
Recent resources
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Studying Typology - Why teach French sociolinguistics?
- Autonomous acquisition of Italian culture within language learning: the experience of CAMILLE (Cultural Awareness Modules to Improve Language Learning Experience)
- The diversity of language services
- Runner up in the student award 2009: How have you been inspired by studying languages, linguistics or area studies at university?
Why study Linguistics
- Frequently asked questions: find out more about Linguistics
- Where to study Linguistics in the UK
- Where to study English Language and Linguistics in the UK
- Studying Linguistics at university: a factsheet designed for post-16 students
- Linguistics and school teaching: a career guide for graduates
- What is Linguistics?
