Department of Linguistics

Founded with the School of Languages and Linguistics (est. 1949), the Linguistics Department is internationally renowned for its excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.  The department is one of the few places where students can study Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Theoretical Linguistics. Our undergraduate classes appeal not just to linguistics majors and minors, but also to students in other schools at the university such as School of Foreign Service, McDonough School of Business, etc.  The graduate student experience is enriched by a diverse student body, speaker series on a wide variety of topics, annual conferences, visiting researchers from around the world, and distinguished faculty who are actively engaged in both teaching and research.  Graduate students not only receive a core foundation in linguistics, but also develop expetise in specialized areas of research. 

Also stemming from 1949 is the Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics (GURT), an annual conference  held on the campus of Georgetown University. It began as a gathering for discussion of issues in all fields of linguistics. Over time it has developed into a nationally and internationally known forum for in-depth treatment of special topics. The conference theme, chosen by the faculty member(s) within the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics chairing the event, varies from year to year.

We invite you to learn more about our department, by examining this website and by contacting us directly.

Our department is located in the Bunn Intercultural Center.  If you wish to visit our department, please contact the faculty member(s) directly with whom you would like to meet.  In addition, we encourage you to contact our student representatives who are listed on the website of our student run organization: Graduate Linguistics Student Assocation.

Department of Linguistics
Georgetown University
3700 O Street, NW
ICC 480
Washington, D.C.  20057-1051
202.687.5956 (Main Number)
202.687.6174 (Fax)
lxgradprog@georgetown.edu

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