Department of Linguistics

Linguistics is the scientific study of language, exploring its structure, usage, and development. It examines the fundamental components of language, such as phonetics (speech sounds), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), and morphology (word formation). Linguists investigate how languages evolve, how they are acquired by individuals, and how they vary across cultures and regions. By employing systematic observation, analysis, and theoretical modeling, linguistics seeks to uncover the underlying principles governing human communication and the cognitive processes involved in understanding and producing language. This field intersects with psychology, anthropology, computer science, and neuroscience, making it a cornerstone of understanding human interaction.