Monash Linguistics Society

Monash Linguistics Society Official page of the Monash University Linguistics Society (aka LingSoc) based at
Clayton campus Join the discussion at: www.facebook.com/groups/monashlingsoc/

A page administrated by Monash University's LingSoc for everyone interested in the whys and wherefores, hows and whens, whats and what-the-hells of language.

πŸŒ™πŸ“– BOOK LAUNCH ALERT πŸ“–πŸŒ™GREAT BARREL γ€Šε€§ζ‘Άγ€‹ is coming to Monash! ✨Join us as we celebrate the English annotated translation...
12/06/2026

πŸŒ™πŸ“– BOOK LAUNCH ALERT πŸ“–πŸŒ™

GREAT BARREL γ€Šε€§ζ‘Άγ€‹ is coming to Monash! ✨

Join us as we celebrate the English annotated translation of Professor Zhu Dake's epic mythological novel β€” one of Asia Weekly's Top Ten Novels of 2022! πŸ†

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday 18 June 2026 ⏰ 11:00am – 1:00pm πŸ“ G07 Law Building, Monash University

🎀 What's on: πŸ“š 11:00 – Book Launch πŸ₯‚ 11:30 – Refreshments & Networking πŸ’¬ 12:00 – Research Seminar on translation, mythology & AI

Featuring Professor Zhu Dake (author), translators Dr Zhichang (Marc) Xu & Hailan Paulsen, and Professor Wang Lixun on bilingual corpus research 🌐

Co-hosted by LingSoc, Linguistics & Chinese Studies 🀝

🍽️ Complimentary refreshments β€” all welcome!

πŸ“² Link to the event in bio

End-of-Semester Party: Detective Story πŸ”πŸ•΄οΈπŸ“† Date: Thursday 28th May (Week 12)πŸ•” Time: 5:00 PM (EGM @ 5:20 PM)πŸ“ Location: ...
25/05/2026

End-of-Semester Party: Detective Story πŸ”πŸ•΄οΈ

πŸ“† Date: Thursday 28th May (Week 12)
πŸ•” Time: 5:00 PM (EGM @ 5:20 PM)
πŸ“ Location: LTB 3.31
πŸ• Catering included!
🎟️ Tickets: Link in bio or just show up!

Dust off your detective instincts, follow the trail of clues, and join us for a warm end-of-semester gathering. Whether you want to uncover career possibilities, crack the trivia case, or simply relax with friends after a busy semester, this evening is your chance to close the academic year in style.

πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ The Case File:

Career Clues: A welcoming session with industry leaders sharing insights into linguistics-related careers, pathways, and possibilities beyond the classroom πŸ’‘

The Trivia Files: Detective-themed trivia with playful rounds for everyone, from first-year students to seasoned linguists ⁉️

The Catered Case: Generous food by our caterer to keep everyone fuelled while the investigation unfolds πŸ˜‹

The Social Alibi: A warm, relaxed space to mingle, unwind, and enjoy the company

Expect clues, conversation, prizes, food, and just enough mystery to keep everyone suspiciously entertained.

⚠️ P.S. You will also be gently summoned to a surreptitious (not actually) and very short EGM, tucked somewhere between deciphering a puzzle and a piece of cheesecake.

EGM @ 5:20pm during EoS Party :)

Reminder to appoint a proxy if you're unable to attend :)

Communication is about way more than just the words we pick. πŸΊπŸ’¬It is often thought as just the words we speak, but we ac...
11/05/2026

Communication is about way more than just the words we pick. πŸΊπŸ’¬

It is often thought as just the words we speak, but we actually convey meaning through the things we carry, the symbols we share, and the places we live in.

We have a panel of Monash scholars coming in to discuss how material culture and social semiotics shape our world. They will be exploring how we use "things" to signal identity and how pragmatics, the study of context helps us understand each other across different communities.

Whether you are into linguistics or just curious about why we relate to objects the way we do, come join the conversation. Link to the event in bio

02/05/2026

Join us for AI and Meaning-Making with Dr Ward Peeters, Dr Jim Hlavac, and a special guest from MCRI on Wednesday, 6 May, at 4:00 pm in LTB 3.93.

Bringing together perspectives from across Monash University, this session will explore how AI is influencing communication, language practices, translation, and knowledge-making across disciplines.

The session is essential for anyone interested in understanding current developments, asking more informed questions, and engaging with diverse perspectives on one of the most significant issues shaping contemporary academic and professional life.

We would be delighted to welcome students, HDR candidates, staff, colleagues, and friends to a lively and thoughtful discussion.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1984865653601?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/04/2026

Join us for our upcoming Research Seminar on Aboriginal languages 🌿✨ with Dr Jill Vaughan, Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at Monash University.

Explore Aboriginal multilingualism, language rights, and creative language practices in Arnhem Land, with a focus on Burarra and Maningrida πŸ—£οΈπŸŽΆ

We’ll also be sharing a chapter, an article, and two songs that spark important ideas about language, identity, creativity, and revitalisation πŸ“šπŸŽ΅

We’d love to see you there 🀍

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1984860484139?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for our Ordinary General Meetingβ€”the main event for electing our new committee! If you’ve been looking to get mo...
03/04/2026

Join us for our Ordinary General Meetingβ€”the main event for electing our new committee! If you’ve been looking to get more involved in LingSoc, this is your chance to nominate for a role and help shape the society.

Once the official business and elections are wrapped up, we’re switching gears for a relaxed night of free pizza, warm conversation, and games!

πŸ“… Date: April 17th
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
πŸ“ Location: LTB 2.04
πŸ—³οΈ Agenda: Committee Elections + Pizza & Games

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