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For the last forty years, we have been known for cutting-edge empirically-based theoretical and applied research in a wide range of research areas. We constantly strive to make links with potential users of our work.

Research Centres and Groups

The department hosts active research groups in areas such as cognitive linguistics, critical discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, language and gender, literacy, pragmatics and stylistics, and second language learning, assessment and teaching.

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The Department has some outstanding resources. We have fully equipped laboratories for eye-tracking, phonetics, EEG (Electroencephalography) and child language analysis.

Latest News

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New study option in language testing

From September, a new option for studying language testing is available for postgraduate students. The Postgraduate Certificate in Language Testing by Distance is a one-year qualification, providing a solid foundation in language test design, construction, and evaluation.
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Literacies remaking public places: The Umbrella Movement of Hong Kong

A new paper has just been published by four authors who have all had at least some affiliation with LAEL in the past.

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MA in Language Testing students receive awards for dissertations

Two MA in Language Testing students from the Department of Linguistics and English Language have recently won awards for dissertations completed as part of their degrees.
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Beyond the battle, far from the frontline: a call for alternative ways of talking about Covid-19

Two Lancaster University linguistics experts have launched an appeal for examples of inspirational non-war-related metaphors which encourage people to stick to the rules while enabling them to have hope.
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Lancaster academic provides Governments with advice on home schooling

A literacy specialist from Lancaster University has been contacted by the Cabinet Office to help provide advice and support for parents with children learning at home during the coronavirus crisis.

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3rd Jul

STELLAR 2020: Seminar for Teachers of English Language, Linguistics, and Related Subjects

Friday 3 July 2020, 10:00am to 4:00pm

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