People
Department of Language and Linguistic Science
Innovative modern language studies. Global expertise in linguistics.
Research
We're driven by what language is, and every aspect of it. Researching it allows us to unravel the complex web of communication and thought.
Our interdisciplinary research has a range of applications in health, social justice, equality and the legal system.
In the Department of Language and Linguistic Science - or LLS, as we fondly call it - you'll be taught by colleagues who are world-renowned experts in their respective fields. We are passionate about linguistic research and about language teaching.
Professor Monika S. Schmid, Head of Department
News
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80 pupils from five schools visited the department for language workshops and a taste of university life.
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Engagement with global language service providers helps keep the department's translation and interpreting teaching aligned with industry practice.
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Families at the York Festival of Ideas explored languages, origami and a riddle treasure hunt in a session built around the theme of sharing.
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A local teacher's request led the department's outreach team to introduce 72 primary pupils to five languages through Japanese picture-card storytelling.
Events
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The third Interdisciplinary Voice Workshop comes to the University of York for the first time, held at the Guildhall on 2 and 3 July 2026. It follows earlier meetings in 2024 and 2025.
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A free, hybrid continuing professional development workshop for teachers of English Language A-level.
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The York Conference on Conversation Analysis (YorCCA) returns on 17 and 18 July 2026, organised by PhD researchers in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York.
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The Department of Language and Linguistic Science will host the German Language Association (GLA) annual conference on 18 September 2026. The conference theme is "Revisiting culture and language integrated education".
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