Linguistics Students

Department of Linguistics

Introducing New Faculty Members Fall 2026
We would like to welcome new faculty members who are joining our department in a faculty role for 2026. Let's meet these new additions to the department!  Anastasia Tsilia - Assistant Professor My research lies at the intersection of formal semantics, pragmatics...
Highlights from the 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference
Earlier this month,  the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hosted the 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference (JK 33). The conference took place from August 6th -August 9th, and was attended...
Register now for the 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference!
We are excited to welcome you to the 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference, here at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign! The conference will showcase various aspects of Japanese and Korean linguistics, and will take place from August 7 to August 9, with a pre-conference...
Spring 2026 Student Research Recap
 This semester, many students from the UIUC Linguistics department presented their research at conferences near and far.  Let’s take the time to congratulate each of them for their dedication to their work and their excellent representation of our department!The new year kicked off with...
Daily Illini: UI students connect with culture through language
Our outstanding UIUC Arabic program has once again been featured in the Daily Illini! Check out the article to learn about how our students are expanding their cultural knowledge and reach through the Arabic language.The link to the article can be found here:...
Aylin
Student Spotlight

Aylin Coşkun Kunduz: Grad Student Spotlight

At the University of Illinois, I have had the pleasure of working with the experts in the field. I have had guidance at every step of the way from publishing my first article to navigating in the academic job market. The department has been supportive of my work, encouraging me to achieve more.
Eda Yildirimer
Student Spotlight

Grad Student Spotlight: Eda Yildirimer

My main research focus centers on the professional development and identity (re)construction of language teachers working with multilingual and multicultural learners. Drawing on my own experiences as a Global South educator navigating Global North institutions, I am interested in how teachers make use of their identities and emotions as resources to make sense of their positioning, navigate tensions and dominant ideologies, and sustain their growth. Upon graduation, I aim to pursue a PhD and continue research that advances equity-oriented education while remaining engaged in teaching,...

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