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    ILLS15 “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Bilingualism”– a triumphant success!

    The Linguistics graduate students at U of I just hosted the 15th Annual Meeting of the Illinois Language and Linguistics Society!

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    Hittite class combines 21st-century and Bronze Age technology

    Hittite class, taught by Professor Ryan Shosted, offers students with opportunities to engage with an extinct language using both modern technology and ancient methods of pressing cuneiform symbols into clay.

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    Better understand your world

    Linguistics captures how we perceive the world around us and how we relate to one another.

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    So many choices

    Over 30 courses offered every semester

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    Arabic High School program featured in LAS News
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  • Congratulations to Professor Silvina Montrul for receiving the Marjorie Roberts Professorship in Liberal Arts & Sciences!

    We are excited to announce that Dr. Silvina Montrul has been recognized with a Marjorie Roberts Professorship in Liberal Arts & Sciences! This professorship was granted based upon her excellent record of scholarship, contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contributions to public engagement. In particular, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes Silvina for being a...
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    Martine Gallardo

    Studying linguistics at Illinois has helped me to grow immensely as a scholar. The department places a strong emphasis on research and the faculty works tirelessly to help students develop and hone their research skills.
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  • Announcing the 17th meeting of Generative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition (GASLA-17)
    We are excited to announce that the 17th meeting of Generative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition (GASLA-17) will take place here, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May 2-4, 2024.    Call for Papers ...
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  • Linguistics e-textbook project receives funding from LAS
    The Illinois ESL Program received funding from the LAS Student Success Innovation project for redesigning and improving its in-house e-textbook, Academic Writing for English Language Learners, to deliver a more accessible, inclusive, and engaging learning experience.
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  • In Memoriam: Hassana Alidou, Renowned PhD Alumna, Leaves a Lasting Impact
    Hassana Alidou, a 1997 PhD alumna of the Linguistics Department, known as a distinguished figure in the field of African studies and a strong advocate for promoting education in Africa, has passed away. We extend our condolences to those who knew her in our department and to her family, friends,...
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    Dr. Xun Yan

    I am working on several collaborative projects with faculty members and students at UIUC. I recently started a 5-year project funded by the Illinois State Board of Education, along with 4 other PIs at UIUC, to develop a training and certification program for qualified interpreters, to facilitate non-English speaking parents during individualized education program (IEP) meetings in the K-12 schools within the State of Illinois. In this cross-disciplinary project, I am leading the development, administration, and validation of proficiency tests that will be used to screen, certify, and diagnose...
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School of Literatures, Cultures &  Linguistics
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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