Department of Linguistics
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We study the human language
Welcome to the Department of Linguistics!
Linguistics is the science of human language. It is an interdisciplinary field that spans the natural sciences, behavioral sciences, and the humanities. We offer courses and programmes within Linguistics, Language Informatics and Sign Language.
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Time to apply for our courses and programmes in linguistics, autumn 2026
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Our courses and programmes
Here you can find all about being a student at the Department of Linguistics. We offer courses and programmes within three main areas: Linguistics, Language Informatics and Sign Language. On behalf of Karolinska Institutet, we also give courses within the Speech and Language Pathology Programme.
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Our research
We study human linguistic communication in its entirety: structurally, interactionally, pragmatically, neurologically, and developmentally.
Phonetics Laboratory
The Phonetics Laboratory offers advanced research conditions for experimental studies of speech perception and production.
SUBIC – Brain Imaging Centre
What does language look like in the brain? SUBIC is an advanced infrastructure for research on brain structure and function.
Språkstudion
Språkstudion is the place for anyone who studies, teaches, does research or is interested in other aspects of languages at SU.
About the Department of Linguistics
Read more about our organisation.