Linguistics

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguists study:

  • the structure of language
  • relationship between language and society
  • principles of language change
  • representation of language in the human mind/brain
  • universal properties of language
  • how first and second languages are acquired

Programs | Course Outlines | Faculty and Contacts

Programs

If you would like to study Linguistics you can enroll in:

Linguistics programs are also offered in:


Course Outlines

Check out sample course outlines:

LING 1111 (formerly 2211)


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Faculty & Contacts

Full-Time
Teresa Merrells, PhD
Faculty member
Phone: 403.440.7063
E-mail: tmerrells@mtroyal.ca

Yuhuan Wang, PhD
Faculty member
E-mail: ywang@mtroyal.ca



Gilles Mossière
Chair, Department of Languages and Cultures
Phone: 403.440.5962
Fax: 403.440.6665
E-mail: gmossiere@mtroyal.ca


Linda Merkl
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 403.440.6528
Fax: 403.440.6665
E-mail: lmerkl@mtroyal.ca

 
Part-Time
Jennifer Mah, MA (PhD candidate)
Faculty member
Phone: 403.440.7289
E-mail: jmah@mtroyal.ca

 

 

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