All those working in linguistics across the Unit belong to one of six research clusters: Comparative Syntax; Computational Linguistics; Experimental Phonetics and Phonology; Language Acquisition and Processing; Mechanisms of Language Change and Semantics and Pragmatics. The Mechanisms of Language Change cluster in particular with its three broad themes of historical morphology and syntax, language contact, and standardization and prescriptivism brings together researchers from DTAL, the language Departments and ASNC. Each cluster invites speakers to the weekly Tuesday Colloquia, and PhD students organize two half-day events per year for their principal research cluster. The University’s Strategic Research Initiative in the Language Sciences provides a valuable forum for creating networks and collaborations with colleagues across the wider University.
