We maintain a vibrant undergraduate program and one of the largest Linguistics graduate programs in the country. In addition to degrees in general Linguistics, undergraduate and graduate students can pursue specific concentrations focused on African languages in Linguistics and Computational Linguistics.
IU is home to 70+ language programs
IU's Department of Linguistics is a hub for the amazing tapestry of language and culture programs at Indiana University. More than 70 languages are offered at IU, and our department has developed in collaboration with these programs for more than seventy years.
Opportunities to get involved
You’ll find inspiring mentors and guides among our diverse faculty. Our students are invited to participate in all aspects of inquiry supported by the department—lectures, special events, reading groups, and more. You may also choose to join our active undergraduate and graduate student groups.
A curiosity for language
We pursue research on language in all its facets. Our faculty excel in teaching and research in specific branches of linguistics, including linguistic analysis, language structure, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics, comparative linguistics, structural linguistics, and the linguistic study of African languages.
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