School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies

School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies

The School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies is part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and incorporates the Deaf Studies Research Unit, the English Language Institute and the New Zealand Dictionary Centre.

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Events

May24SeminarsMaria Polinsky
Date: 24 May 2013
Time: 4.00 pm
Venue: MYLT101
Professor Maria Polinsky, Harvard University Read more
Nov27-29ConferencesALANZ & ALAA Conference
Date: 27–29 November 2013
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: Rutherford House
The 3rd combined ALANZ-ALAA conference will be held at Victoria 27 – 29 November 2013. The theme for the… Read more
Dec18-20ConferencesVocab@Vic
Date: 18-20 December 2013
Time: 12.00 am
Venue: Rutherford House
The first Vocab@Vic conference will be held at Victoria University from 18-20 Dec, 2013.… Read more

News

22 May 2013 Te Reo Māori vocabulary in the Online Dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language
Te Reo Māori now part of online sign language dictionary  Read more
12 March 2013 Public Contribution Awards
Congratulations to LALS staff members who received Public Contribution Awards. Read more
16 January 2013 LALS Prize Winners 2012
Congratulations to our LALS Prize Winners 2012 Read more
Sacha Calhoun - Lecturer

Sacha Calhoun Lecturer

"Language is central to being human, so it's exciting to be in linguistics- to think about how language works every day."Read more about Sacha.

Kieran File

Kieran File - PhD student

"Applied Linguistics is an interesting and incredibly flexible subject with a range of possible research directions which can have a lot of multidisciplinary outcomes and applications." Read more about Kieran.

Mark Berry image

Mark Berry - BA student and DEAF tutor

Mark received a Magnet Youth Award - A young (14-24 years) deaf or hearing impaired leader who motivates others, has overcome significant challenges and is a strong advocate for NZSL.  Watch Mark's video.