research consortium 'Language in Interaction'

The Babel Problem: The genesis and maintenance of diversity in human language

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The Wellsprings of Linguistic Diversity

It's very hard for an outsider to get a grasp on what's currently going on in linguistics, so I assembled here a few quotes for you from different research proposals and descriptions that have come during this year. This is not by any means a complete overview, just a few personal favorites. This should give you a better view of what research proposals look like, and a few of the current topics in linguistics. Do follow the links to learn more.The spans of these projects are between 4-7 years and most often have just started or will very soon start. As you can probably tell there is considerable overlap in several cases. This might be a very good glimpse into studies that we should see published in a few years.If you are considering studying in linguistics or pursuing a career in any other science of the humanities, having a look at calls, proposals and research aims of institutes, departments and centers are a very good idea. You might also want to consider signing up for the large mailing list in linguistics, here Alright, here we go(Switzerland)Project: Special Interest Group (SIG) Areal Morphology within the University Research Priority Program (URPP) Language and Space at the University of Zurich(Netherlands)Project: PhD position 6:(England)Project: Crossroads - Investigating the unexplored side of multilingualism(Australia)Project:(Netherlands)Project: Reconstructing the past through languages of the present: The Lesser Sunda Islands(Switzerland)Project: The Greater Burma zone - a transitional zone of languages and peoples(Australia)(Not project, from description of entire centre)