Dept. of Linguistics (University of Delhi)

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Delhi is an academic division dedicated to the scientific study of language. It explores how languages are structured, how they function socially, and their historical development. The department offers courses and research opportunities in areas like phonetics, syntax, semantics, language acquisition, and sociolinguistics. Its goal is to deepen understanding of language diversity, cognition, and communication, contributing to fields like education, technology, and cultural research. Through theoretical and applied approaches, it aims to enhance linguistic knowledge relevant to multilingual societies, language policy, and language preservation in India and beyond.