We learn about language acquisition and how the process differs for babies and adults. Exposure to language as infants doesn’t just help us say those first words but gives us the tools we need to ...

We learn about how and why languages change. Language is constantly changing. Today’s small changes could lead to entirely new dialects or languages in the future. We learn about how and why languages ...

Our students become accomplished scholars of human language, its structure and diversity, how it is learned and understood, and how it shapes cultural practices. They enjoy careers in government, K–12 ...