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For decades, scholars believed children’s speech errors were the seeds of language change, but new research challenges that ...

In cognitive linguistics, research into metaphor and language explores the intricate interplay between conceptual thought and linguistic expression.

We learn about how and why languages change. Language is constantly changing. Today’s small changes could lead to entirely new dialects or languages in the future. We learn about how and why ...

From "yeet" to "social distancing," new words and phrases constantly emerge and evolve in American English. But how do these neologisms—newly coined terms—gain acceptance and become part of ...

A languages curriculum oriented around linguistics – the critical and analytical study of language itself – could meaningfully address the decline in language learning.

While thousands of languages have disappeared, some have endured for millennia, evolving while retaining their ancient roots. Here are the top 10 oldest languages in the world still recognized ...

What linguistic and rhetorical strategies do lawmakers use to promote anti-trans legislation? By: Caitlin Amero Course Title: LING 2400, Language, Gender, and Sexuality Instructors: Maureen Kosse and ...

In 2025, ChatGPT and AI-powered Google searches dominate, but it’s crucial to keep in mind different modes of communication. Generative AI (genAI) is predominantly text-based and functions in English, ...