Linguistics at Western

10/15/2026

Hello Wisslr Wug fans(¬‿͡¬)

The Wug family is back and we're here to let you know that the date is set... ⌯⌲🗓️⋆｡˚

WISSLR 2027 will take place on Saturday, March 20th, 2027!!!!
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Stay tuned for more updates and the call for papers, coming soon!⋆☀︎.



Photos by Audrey Moore

10/09/2026

Register!

What does it mean to build a life in linguistics as an LGBTQ+ person right now?

On Tuesday, October 27 at 4:00 PM ET, six linguists at different career stages will sit down for an honest conversation about applying for jobs amid anti-trans and anti-q***r legislation, being visibly out in our research and classrooms, finding community, and putting q***r and trans issues at the center of our work.

They'll share their own stories, and the practical advice that got them through. https://www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=10/27/2026&eventid=165

09/25/2026

Comment your favourite area of Linguistics!!!! ( ╹ -╹)?

Happy Friday everyone! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡



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Video by Audrey Moore

09/24/2026

꧁✮Linguistics Talks Western is back!✮꧂

Join us TOMROROW, Friday September 25th, for a Zoom presentation by Kyle Pan, streamed live in UC3120 from 12:30-1:30.⌯⌲

The talk is titled "Complex wh-indefinites in Kannada: Developing an MRP Topic."જ⁀➴

All are welcome and light refreshments will be provided!（๑ᵔ⤙ᵔ๑）



Western University Social Sci @ WesternU westernu_arts Department of French Studies

Graphic design by Audrey Moore

09/10/2026

Interview with a graduating student:
✰¸¸.•*¨*•Ananya Balike•*¨*•.¸¸✰

As she begins her master’s in Dance this fall, let’s celebrate Ananya’s work in the MA in Linguistics program! ♪┏(・o･)┛♪

Her MRP is titled “When Morphology Speaks: Rethinking Explicit Performatives in Kannada through Austin’s Framework”. 𓂃✍︎

Thank you Ananya for being a part of our community and for sharing the creativity you bring to everything you do! ✐ᝰ⋆🀦⊹ ࣪ ˖

Western University Social Sci @ WesternU westernu_arts Department of French Studies


Music:
Smooth Afro Sound Beat by OiBeats
Filmed and Edited by Audrey Moore

09/08/2026

Our Linguistics faculty, staff, and grad students at the department Welcome Picnic! ˚˖𓍢ִִ໋🌼🧺˚˖𓍢ִ🌿˚.

Wishing everyone a great start to this school year and we are so excited to be back! 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧

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Photo by Sylvia Kontra
Edited by Audrey Moore

09/03/2026

The great and magical Kyle has completed all requirements for the MA program in Linguistics! (๑'ᵕ'๑)⸝*

Please join us in wishing Kyle congratulations and good luck as he pursues a PhD starting this fall! .☘︎ ݁˖

His MRP is titled “Complex wh-indefinites in Kannada”. ✎ᝰ

Kyle, you brought so much joy and life to everyone in our community over these two years and we have been so lucky to have you! ✌︎㋡

Western University Languages Cultures Western Uni Social Sci @ WesternU westernu_arts Department of French Studies


Background music:
Laid Back Breeze - Acoustic Lo-fi Loop by Sonican
Outro music: 一般男性脱糞シリーズ
Filmed and Edited by Audrey Moore

09/03/2026

🪻Congratulations Taylor🪻

Taylor Jamieson recently graduated from our MA in Linguistics program at spring convocation in June!🎓

Taylor’s Major Research Paper titled
“Educational Policy on the Presence of ASL Instruction in the Public-School Classroom” contributes to the exploration of “barriers that hinder the successful implementation of Deaf education policy in Ontario’s school system.”

Join us in celebrating this amazing TA and researcher who brought such leadership, positivity and resilience to our community!

In addition to being a full-time graduate student and an incredibly supportive teaching assistant, Taylor served on the WISSLR organization committee twice, was Co-Editor-in-Chief of the WPL journal, spoke on our career guidance panel, and more.

We wish her the best of luck and thank her for leaving these uplifting words to future students!💌

Western University Languages Cultures Western Uni Social Sci @ WesternU westernu_arts Department of French Studies

Video/Design by: Audrey Moore
Music: "Interview" by Dmitrii Spis (NastelBom)

07/15/2026

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02/04/2026

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Prof. David lets us in on an exclusive FUNology lesson!!! ✍✅

To see more lectures like this, apply to our Master’s program in Linguistics! 🎓🚀

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