About Us
Our Mission
In addition to supporting the mission and aims of BYU, The Department of Linguistics will reinforce the reputation of BYU as a language capital by enhancing students’ curiosity regarding language-related issues, teaching analytical linguistic and problem-solving skills, and mentoring in the science and documentation of language and in professional presentation and publication.
Programs
The department offers:
- Undergraduate BAs in Linguistics, Applied English Linguistics, and Editing and Publishing
- Undergraduate minors in Linguistics, Linguistic Computing, Editing, and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Graduate MAs in Linguistics and TESOL
Information about individual courses, including a list of when future courses are being offered and when they have typically been offered in past semesters, can be found on the Courses page.
Research
Our faculty produce high-quality, peer-reviewed research across many linguistic fields. Faculty publications are regularly reviewed on our News page. You can also view our faculty's directory information (including personal bios) and research interests. Graduate theses and projects are accessible through BYU ScholarsArchive.
We encourage our students, both graduates and undergraduates, to engage in faculty-mentored research. A current list of research groups open to students can be found here. Students can obtain funding for research and conference travel through the department or through College of Humanities HUM Grants.
Scholarships, Careers, and Hiring
The department is committed to preparing our students for career success, both during their time at BYU and after. In addition to scholarships from the university and external sources, students can find opportunities for funding from the department itself, including the Dee Gardner Scholarship and Linguistics Experiential Learning Grant. All graduate students are eligible for some scholarship aid toward their program classes.
We manage a list of jobs and internships on our website and send out new listings weekly in our newsletter. If you are looking to hire an editor or linguistics student, you can fill out a form here, or send an email to lingoffice@byu.edu, and we will add your posting to the website and newsletter. Faculty members anywhere in the university can hire an editor directly through the Faculty Publishing Service.
Other Resources
Graduate students can find more information about their programs, including an FAQ, in the Graduate Portal. Undergraduate students have their own FAQ page. Resources such as the course substitution form can be found on the Courses page. Other opportunities for involvement include:
- Clubs. Students can get involved in one of our clubs and societies: LSS (Linguistics Student Society), the Graduate Student Society, or STET: The Editors' Network.
- Events. The gallery here is regularly updated with department news and events. We'd love to see you!
- Magazines and Journals. Our editing students produce a number of publications, from academic journals to science fiction/fantasy magazines! Check them out here.
- Study Abroad. The department offers two International Study Programs: English Language in Britain and Linguistics in Ecuador.
Thank you for your interest in the study of language, and we look forward to seeing you on campus!
Department Chair: Dan P. Dewey
College: College of Humanities
Office Information:
4064 JFSB
801-422-2937
linguistics@byu.edu
Advisement Center:
1041 JFSB
801-422-3541
liberalarts@byu.edu