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Department of Linguistics

Come for the love of language, stay for the community!

Linguistics at Boise State

The Department of Linguistics offers a rich and diverse experience for students interested in the study of language. Student engagement opportunities vary from Service Learning with local refugee resettlement agencies to research internships in the Mary Ellen Ryder Linguistics Lab to involvement with Project SHINE, English Language Support Programs, and the Linguistic Society of Boise State.

Linguistics student have opportunities to:

  • Engage in linguistic inquiry from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
  • Apply prominent theories and concepts in the field to experiential learning opportunities.
  • Collaborate with faculty on research projects.
  • Attend and present at regional and national conferences.
  • Volunteer in their community.

Department Happenings

Alumni Spotlight: Jacob Ashton
Dr. Tim Thornes Publishes Chapter on Relative Clauses in Indigenous Languages
Drs. Anna Marie Trester and Michal Temkin Martinez Featured in Linguistics Careercast
English Language Support Program sponsors Conference on Language, Identity, and Culture