Linguistics students build a strong foundation for careers in hearing, speech, and language sciences, bilingual education, translation and interpretation, forensic studies, cognitive science, anthropology, philosophy, and artificial intelligence.
Our students explore other countries and other cultures and learn to speak some of the world's most popular languages. We engage our students in empirical research on the nature of language, language use, and language acquisition.
5
Languages we teach: Arabic, Chinese, English, Japanese & Swahili
ESL
Specialized language training in English as a Second Language
AI
The interaction of language and technology, including AI-driven speech recognition
TEFL
Teaching English as Foreign Language, with global opportunities
Where Language, Culture & Technology Come Together
Through our curriculum and through our research, we explore the multifaceted ramifications of the interface of language, technology and culture in the areas of language teaching and learning, language sustainability, informal and professional communication, forensics, and computational linguistics.
We benefit from an alumni base around the world and global partnerships with foreign institutions. We believe that a solid understanding of linguistic theory and research is valuable not only to researchers but also to language learners and language teachers.
Our Specializations
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
(Undergraduate Module)
For students who are interested in teaching English as a foreign language overseas
Teaching English as Foreign Language
(Online Graduate Certificate)
Online program for teachers of English as a foreign language
Technology Enhanced Language Teaching
(Undergraduate Module)
Computer assisted language learning module
Technology Enhanced Language Teaching
(Graduate Certificate)
For those in the fields of second and foreign language teaching, administration, and materials development
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages
(Online Endorsement)
For teachers with an Ohio teaching license who are interested in obtaining the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) endorsement.
Forensics Studies
(Undergraduate Certificate)
An interdisciplinary overview of forensic studies, exploring scientific components of criminal investigation and criminal justice processes through a multi-disciplinary lens
Language and Technology Certificate
Exploring the interaction of language and technology
Critical Language Scholarship Takes Stan Yerrick to Amman, Jordan
Yerrick aims to unravel complexities of Middle East and North Africa region.
Grad Student Discovers that Cultural Enthusiasm Drives Language Learning
Dr. Bell Examines British Tearooms and Rural Rambling
How hungry day hikers created opportunities for entrepreneurial rural women
Linguistics Student Experiences — Here and Abroad
Travel abroad to study culture or a critical language. Get a Fulbright or other award to teach English abroad.
-
Study Food & Culture in SicilyExperience the cultural and historic food ways of Sicily. Travel Sicily's Eastern "Greek" coast to see and taste this unique island's rich history of food traditions.
-
Participate in the Student Research ExpoThe Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo is held annually to highlight student research, scholarship and creative works.
-
Japan: Chubu ExchangeOhio University students who study on exchange with Chubu University (summer or spring semester) benefit greatly from our deep friendship with Chubu University.
Careers with a Linguistics Degree
Alumni Engagement & Giving Opportunities
Linguistics News
Linguistics Events
Linguistics Colloquium: An Ecolinguistics Method for TESOL
Friday, February 28
12:55 PM — 1:50 PM
Gordy Hall
Linguistics Colloquium: Maji?: The Language Patterns of Japanese Youth
Friday, March 21
12:55 PM — 1:50 PM
Gordy Hall
Linguistics Colloquium: Using AI for Teaching Assistant Preparedness
Friday, March 28
12:55 PM — 1:50 PM
Gordy Hall