Linguistics is a discipline that explores the structure of language, its role in human activity, and its relationship to the biological and psychological human organism. It is considered one of the humanities because it focuses on the relationship between human beings and language, but it is also an exact science because of its systematic explanation of the facts of language and its use of experimental methodology. More information »
Information for students
- Experiential Learning Service
Apply your studies to real world situations, in ways that benefit the community. - Faculty of Arts Students – Undergraduate
- Faculty of Arts Students – Graduate
- Do you have questions? Do you need help? The Student Mentoring Centre is here to help students in the Faculty of Arts adjust to university life and succeed in their studies.
Events
- March 2-4, 2012
Conference on sources of individual linguistic differences
(with special attention to Autism Spectrum Disorders)
- March 10, 2012
Fifth Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal Workshop on Semantics - Thursday, March 15, 2012
Networking Event “From Backpack to Briefcase”
This speed-networking event will provide students in communication, English, lettres françaises, journalism, public relations, linguistics and general arts with an opportunity to meet with alumni of the University, professors, graduate students and professionals in the areas of writing, publishing, communication, journalism and public relations. Registration is required.
- April 20-21, 2012
Modality@OttawaU
News
- QS World University Rankings 2011 placed the University of Ottawa as one of the top 100 universities in the world for the field of Linguistics.
Research
- Canada Research Chair in Linguistics, professor Shana Poplack
- Research Perspectives is a journal of discovery and invention from the University of Ottawa.
