Photo credits: Miranda Vescio The focus of our Capstone in Linguistics course this semester was “Development of Wisconsin English.” The course was taught by Professor Joseph Salmons. The capstone course is an opportunity for undergraduate …
Year: 2022
Undergraduate Research in Language Sciences
One of the things we are most proud of in our program is the impressive number of undergraduate students who go beyond the classroom and conduct original research in language sciences. Participating in research is …
Lang Sci at MidPhon 2022 in St. Louis
Two of our Linguistics PhD students presented their research at the annual MidPhon conference last weekend. MidPhon 27 took place October 7-8, 2022 at Washington University in St. Louis. Jae Weller presented joint work on …
Welcome to Professor Laura Horton!
An interview by Miranda Vescio, Language Sciences undergraduate student media intern Language Sciences is excited to welcome our newest faculty member, Assistant Professor Laura Horton! Dr. Horton completed her PhD at the University of Chicago, …
Indigenous Language Table
See here for more information about the Indigenous Language Table, to be held every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 in the Discovery Building. The goals of the table include building community and providing space to speak indigenous …
Featured Alum: Kanjana Thepboriruk
Most of our alumni go into areas outside of academia, but some do end up taking their love for Linguistics to a higher level! Here is a story featuring an alum who went on to the PhD and became a professor at Northern Illinois University.
Professor Salmons appointed Linguistic Society of America Parliamentarian
Language Sciences Professor Joe Salmons was recently appointed Parliamentarian of the Linguistic Society of America. A parliamentarian provides guidance on rules and procedures, and the scope of this officer’s role in the LSA has been …
Linguistics majors – class of 2022!
Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors this year! Read more about the memories and aspirations of these amazing Linguistics majors on our Class of 2022 Senior Profile Page. The horizon leans forward, offering you …
Spring 22 Senior Capstone Course
Photo credits: Miranda Vescio Each semester, a small group of senior Linguistics majors engages in a special course which culminates their studies in language sciences at UW-Madison. In the Linguistics “Capstone” course, students develop advanced …
Editorial Assistant PA-ship for 2022-2023
Project Assistantship: Editorial Assistant: Current Issues in Linguistic Theory and Papers of the Algonquian Conference 2022-2023 Professors Macaulay and Salmons seek a graduate student for a 50% Project Assistant for the period July 1, 2022 …