Linguistics
Language Matters
The ability to use language is a unique and complex aspect of being human. Develop a strong foundation in linguistic analysis and think critically about language use, development, variation and change. You will learn from faculty with diverse interests that include Indigenous languages of North America, language development and the documentation and description of linguistic form and function.
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Our students benefit from the individualized attention of award-winning faculty.
60%
of our classes offer hands-on activities
7k
languages spoken in the world
Programs
- Linguistics Minor Bachelor's Master's
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Supporting the Blackfoot Language Dr. Mizuki Miyashita leads the Blackfoot Language Group as they produce materials for linguistics research and language teaching for the endangered Blackfoot language indigenous to Montana. The study and preservation of language is at the core of linguistics.
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CoLang 2022 The UM Linguistics Program has been selected to host the Institute on Collaborating Language Research (CoLang) 2022. The institute offers cutting-edge workshops on language documentation and revitalization bringing together community language activists, linguists and students from Montana, the U.S. and around the world.
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Connecting with Tribal Stakeholders UM linguistics faculty and students are engaged in the Collaborative Language Planning Project (CLPP). CLPP offers meetings and workshops for language workers, activists and stakeholders from the tribal colleges of Montana to discuss and share ideas to improve and enhance local language activities.
Video: Understanding Similarities, Appreciating Differences
Dr. Leora Bar-el discusses how languages define what it means to be human by exposing patterns of difference and commonality.
