The world of Linguistics

Language provides us with new insights into how our brains process information, our history and cultural differences. This knowledge provides insight into the human being and also has many practical possibilities. Language scientists and students tell their story and its impact on society.

How to study Linguistics and Cognition in combination with research on EEG data and African languages

Aline Priscillia, alumna BA Linguistics

How do you identify people by their tone of voice?

Meike de Boer, PhD candidate in Linguistics and forensic phonetics

What effect does a bilingual upbringing have on people?

Maria Del Carmen Parafito Couto, Associate Professor of Linguistics and Bilingualism

How to understand language from the inside and what effect does it have on decolonisation?

Maarten Mous, Professor of African Linguistics