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The University of Chicago search menu Linguistics The University of Chicago Search Search Main navigation About Contact Us Support the Department People Faculty Faculty Emeriti Staff Graduate Students Alumni In Memoriam Other Linguists on Campus Graduate Overview Admissions Funding Degree Requirements Teaching Requirements Year-End Assessments Masters of Arts Degree Mentoring Resources Sapir Scholars Undergraduate Why Study Linguistics? The Major Program The Minor Program Honors Requirements Sapir Scholars Research Opportunities Resources Courses Languages American Sign Language Modern Greek Swahili African Languages Kinyarwanda News & Events News Events Chicago Linguistic Society Linguistics Colloquia Linguistics Conferences Linguistics Workshops Inclusive Pedagogy in Linguistics Series Research Remote Instruction Resources Research Groups and Labs The Linguistica Project Resources Image courtesy of Andrew Stutesman Founded in the mid-1930s, the Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago is the oldest linguistics department in the United States. We are theory-oriented with a deep empirical interest in languages. One of the outstanding characteristics of this department is our commitment to a wide range of approaches to the study of language. Interdisciplinary, interdepartmental study is encouraged, and students regularly work with faculty in several other departments. The faculty are involved in synchronic and diachronic research on languages from around the world. These varied interests are reflected in the range of topics of the dissertations that have been written in the Department. Graduate students are expected to become active researchers as soon as possible after their arrival here. Many students come with strong undergraduate training in linguistics, or with a Master’s degree; others come with strong training in fields such as philosophy, mathematics, or a particular language or language group. The Department of Linguistics’ Statement on Diversity and Inclusion The Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where we value difference, in all of its forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and national origin . The University’s Diversity and Inclusion website highlights efforts being made across all branches of the University to promote inclusion and diversity amongst members of the University and Hyde Park communities. In addition, Student Disability Services , Student Support Services, the Office of LGBTQ Student Life , and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs all provide resources and assistance to students, faculty, and staff. Upcoming Events Linguistics Colloquia May 9, 2024 | 3:30PM Stuart, Room 105 Morphology & Syntax workshop May 10, 2024 | 12:30PM Social Sciences Research Building Room #302 LEAP workshop May 10, 2024 | 11:00AM Social Science Research Building 302 Linguistic and Cultural Explorations of Indigenous America May 10, 2024 | 9:00AM Harper Memorial, Room 130 More events Recent News Hearty congratulations to Diane! April 23, 2024 Hearty congratulations to Anastasia Giannakidou! Congratulations to Lenore! Congratulations to Fidèle! September 28, 2023 More news Linguistics Division of the Humanities 1115 E. 58th Street Rosenwald Hall , Room 203 Chicago, IL 60637 Email the Linguistics Office at linguistics@uchicago.edu Phone 773.702.8522 Facebook Twitter YouTube Quick Links Privacy Notice...