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.
Our department is a multilingual, multicultural community where we use language learning and linguistic research to understand how everyday language shapes our minds, identities, and the way we connect with the world.
Professor Richard Ogden, Head of Department
News
News
PhD researcher Elizabeth Hopkins demonstrates how linguistic evidence from place-names can strengthen Ancient Woodland designations.
News
Language educators gathered at the University of York to explore culture- and language-integrated teaching at the annual German Language Association conference.
News
The Department of Language and Linguistic Science has placed 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd and 4th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 for the subjects of Italian, French, German, Iberian Languages and linguistics. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.
News
A study co-led in the department is using Sir Michael Caine's licensed AI voice to test how well people can tell real speech from synthetic audio.
Events
Event
In this seminar, I will provide an overview of the current state of third language (L3) acquisition research and explore potential directions for moving beyond the traditional focus on transfer.
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