Insights into Linguistics for STEM students
This session introduces Linguistics, which is the study of human language as a biological, computational, cultural, and artistic phenomenon.
Session details
Date: Monday 22 January 2024
Timings: 5:30pm start, 6:40pm finish
Online platform: Zoom
This particular session will focus in on the scientific and mathematical sides of Linguistics. You will find out about what types of questions are asked in the study of theoretical and experimental linguistics, and how they link to other disciplines like mathematics, biology, psychology, computer science, engineering, and speech and language pathology. We’ll discuss what types of careers linguists have, and provide an overview of our Linguistics degrees here at Sheffield; outlining the modules you will study and the ways that you can combine it with STEM.
This session is designed for students, parents, and teachers. Participants from all A-level backgrounds are welcome, as are year 11 students, and the session doesn’t require any background in linguistics to participate!
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:15pm | Join and get settled |
| 5:30pm | What is linguistics? |
| 5:40pm | Two puzzles in theoretical and experimental linguistics |
| 6:20pm | Linguistics at Sheffield plus Q&A |
Booking
For informal enquiries, email r.orfitelli@sheffield.ac.uk.
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