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Elder Soares Meets French Senator Who Works with College of Humanities Students

November 20, 2024 09:00 AM
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder James W. McConkie III of the Europe Central Area Presidency met with French Senator Stéphane Demilly in Paris on November 12, 2024.
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Pathways to Connection

By Emma Poulsen
October 24, 2024 03:00 PM
After traveling to Peru, ELC teacher Jenna Smith understands why so many call English the language of opportunity.
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A Place for Every Dialect

By Emma Mafi
October 11, 2024 12:00 PM
After studying Polynesian high school students’ speech patterns, Professor Lisa Johnson says belonging manifests in language—here’s how.
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Experiential Journaling

By Emma Mafi
October 02, 2024 03:00 PM
Undergrads learn from academic journals nationwide. In BYU’s College of Humanities, they publish them too.
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No Town Too Small

By Kira Christensen
August 16, 2024 12:00 PM
Undergrad Savannah Jepson’s work on English in Lapoint, Utah, has done more than fill in a research gap—it’s convinced her to become a researcher.
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More than a Language

By Emma Poulsen
August 01, 2024 12:00 PM
In the college town of Tomsk, Russia, the use of English in advertising and branding may mean more than you think.
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One Major, Many Paths

By Emma Poulsen
June 12, 2024 12:00 PM
What are the best jobs for a TESOL graduate? College alumni give insight into a variety of rewarding and practical career paths.
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Kimiko Hammari

Adjunct Faculty
Linguistics
kimiko.hammari@byu.edu
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Calling All Linguistics Majors

By Kendall McKinnon
April 01, 2024 02:30 PM
Looking for a linguistics-related internship? Learn which organizations are hiring.
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How to Navigate Boundaries as College Faculty

By Emma Rostrom
March 19, 2024 12:30 PM
What makes a lasting connection between students and faculty? The answer, according to Associate Professor Jacob Rawlins, may lie in boundary work.
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What Makes a “Real” Word?

By Emma Rostrom
March 14, 2024 09:00 AM
Onomatopoeias, brain scans, and a trip to Ecuador—the Linguistics Department’s latest research findings might surprise you.
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Hands-on Humanities

By Rylin Green
February 20, 2024 03:00 PM
Learn more about the newest addition to the College of Humanities, the Language Sciences Laboratory.
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Middlebury Institute Recognizes College Alumnus

By Kendall McKinnon
February 14, 2024 03:00 PM
Adam Youngfield is commended for his professional achievements.
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IYKYK: Unraveling the Secrets of Slang

By Rylin Green
October 25, 2023 12:00 PM
Modern slang goes beyond just words; it embodies who we are and where we belong.
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Come On!

By Lydia Hall
October 17, 2023 12:00 PM
Jim Law explains how motion verbs become discourse markers.
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Georgia Accent Losing Its Drawl

By Emma Rostrom
October 09, 2023 12:00 PM
Joey Stanley publishes findings about the decline of the classic southern accent in Georgia.
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A New Chapter for BIPOC Representation

By Garrett Gunnell
October 04, 2023 03:00 PM
BYU Honors student publishes thesis on diversity in publishing.
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Mark Tanner

Associate Professor
Linguistics
mark_tanner@byu.edu
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