UT Arlington offers a minor, a BA, an MA, and a PhD in linguistics, the scientific study of human language. We also offer an MA and two certificates in TESOL, focusing on teaching English to adult speakers of other languages, here and abroad. In all our programs we are committed to fostering excellence in teaching and in research. Our research examines the structure and use of a wide variety of the world's languages by gathering digital materials for assessing the range of human language use, describing and documenting endangered languages, and designing experiments to understand how people process their first and second languages.
Department News
May News Roundup
The Department of Linguistics and TESOL has eight students graduating this spring with a bachelor’s of arts degree in linguistics, the most recent degree added to the department. ... (read more)
Jeffrey Witzel receives UTA Service-Learning Award
Dr. Jeff Witzel has been awarded the UT Arlington Service-Learning Award sponsored by our Center for Community Service Learning for his outstanding service to our Arlington Community for taking part in engaged scholarship that integrate service learning into the curriculum.
David Silva named to UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Linguist Dr. David Silva, currently the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, was one of the 12 inaugural recipients from across the UT System named to the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. (UTA News Center story)
Two new tenure-track professors join the department
The department of Linguistics and TESOL is pleased to announce the we will be joined by two new tenure-track faculty members in August of 2013. ... (read more)
Dean's Accolade Recognizes Jeff Witzel's Impact
The Dean’s Accolade recognizes faculty who have inspired students to create work of exceptional merit, work that goes beyond the ordinary expectations for class assignments. ... (read more)
AFLA XX at UT Arlington
AFLA, The Austronesian Formal Linguistics Association, will hold their 20th meeting in May 2013 at UT Arlington. The program is now available. See press here.
