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Language touches every area of our lives. Language sciences explores how.

The UBC Language Sciences Institute aims to shape the future of this field.

We want to connect scholars, researchers, and teachers to create collaborations that result in ground-breaking research.

Let’s talk!

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Language Sciences at UBC

Learn more about language sciences and our Initiative
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Meet our People

Discover the faculty, students, and affiliate members who make up the Initiative
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Explore our Research

Learn more about some of the projects our members are working on

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