Linguistics at BU enables students to study human language from various perspectives and consider the relationships between linguistics and other disciplines. Our academic programs offer training in linguistic theory and analysis and include a wide range of courses examining the biological, social, cultural, historical, and cognitive bases of language.

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Professor Sophie Hao awarded a Moorman-Simon Career Development Professorship

BU Ling's very own Professor Sophie Hao was awarded a Moorman-Simon Career Development Professorship! The Moorman-Simon Interdisciplinary Career Development Professorship recognizes faculty who are conducting truly interdisciplinary work and either hold or have the potential to hold appointments in multiple schools and colleges at BU. Sophie Hao, assistant professor of linguistics and computer science in […]

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Anthony Yacovone joins us this fall as a new Assistant Professor!

Anthony is a specialist in psycholinguistics and child language acquisition. He received his PhD from Harvard University in 2023, working with Jesse Snedeker. His research involves the use of methods such as neuroimaging, eye-tracking, and computational modeling to better understand how language develops, functions, and adapts in complex, real-world environments. He is especially interested in […]

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