Linguistics and Language FAQs
The LSA publishes a series of educational and authoritative pamphlets on language-related issues. Written with the layperson in mind, FAQs have been used as instructional aids in Linguistics courses, at information sessions for undergraduates and prospective majors interested in linguistics courses, and as part of outreach program to professionals in other fields.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Why should I major in Linguistics?
- Why should I join the LSA?
- How can I get involved in the LSA?
There are numerous opportunities for LSA members to get involved in the many activities of the Society. See the Online Action Center for the most up-to-date ways to get involved. To learn more about the wide range of LSA Advisory Committees, click here. Or check out the list of ways to get involved in the LSA.
- Where can I find job resources?
The LSA publishes a series of educational and authoritative pamphlets on language-related issues. Written with the layperson in mind, FAQs have been used as instructional aids in Linguistics courses, at information sessions for undergraduates and prospective majors interested in linguistics courses, and as part of outreach program to professionals in other fields. Click on a title below to view a FAQ on-line or to download a pdf version.
- Why Major in Linguistics?
- How Many Languages Are There in the World?
- What is an Endangered Language?
- Does the Language I Speak Influence the Way I Think?
- How Can I Communicate With a Relative Who's Had a Stroke?
- Is English Changing?
- Language Acquisition
- Bilingualism
- What is Ebonics?
- What is Sign Language?
- ¿Qué es la Lengua de Señas?
- Why Do Some People Have an Accent?
- Linguistics and National Security
- Raising Bilingual Children (En Español)
- Why Can't Computers Use English?
- How Did Language Begin?