语言学

What is 语言学?

语言学 is the scientific study of human language. It attempts to answer fundamental questions such as,

  • 什么是语言??
  • 它是如何工作的??
  • How is it represented in the mind?
  • What features do all human languages share in common?
  • How do languages change over time?

Within universities, linguistics is often grouped together with other social 和 behavioral sciences such as anthropology 和 sociology. However, the concerns of linguistics also overlap with those of English, philosophy, 和 other humanities, with certain physical sciences such as acoustics, 和 computer science. And because language is ultimately situated in the brain, linguistics is sometimes considered 一个 of the "cognitive sciences," along with psychology, philosophy, 和 artificial intelligence.

For more information on the field of linguistics, please visit the web page of the Linguistic Society of America.

The linguistics faculty at 菠菜网lol正规平台 offers expertise in many areas within linguistics, 包括

  • Computational linguistics (computer processing of language)
  • Morphology 和 syntax (the structure of words 和 sentences)
  • Ph一个tics 和 phonology (the sounds of language)
  • Psycholinguistics (language 和 the brain)
  • Semantics (meaning)
  • Sociolinguistics (language 和 society)

Academic Degrees 和 Certificates 在语言学 at 菠菜网lol正规平台

Goals, Objectives, 和 Assessment

注意: As of 2008, it is possible to work on Master's degrees simultaneously in both our 语言学 和 M.A. 在TESOL programs; some course work may be applied to both. Interested students should contact the Coordinators of both programs, early in 他们的研究, for more information 和 度计划.

Who's Hiring 语言学 Majors?

Some graduates of the 菠菜网lol正规平台 语言学 program go on to pursue advanced degrees, while others enter the job market. Many of our students pursue internship opportunities at local 硅谷 companies in order to gain valuable work skills while pursuing 他们的研究. Examples of the kinds of jobs open to linguists are listed here:

Declare Your Major

Download the form below to declare your major. Download it, write "语言学" in the space for "New Major Objective," 和 call (408) 924-4413 to make an appointment for the department chair's signature.

Download Major Declaration Form [pdf]

语言学 Coordinator

The coordinator of the 语言学 program is Dr. 茱莉亚天鹅.

茱莉亚天鹅Dr. 茱莉亚天鹅
Assistant Professor
茱莉亚.swan@ligalocalvaldepenas.com