37.2635, Summer Schools: Introduction to Columbia School Linguistics (Online)

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Date: 09-Aug-2026
From: Ludmila Novotny [ludmila at cslclass.org]
Subject: Introduction to Columbia School Linguistics


Introduction to Columbia School Linguistics

Host Institution: Columbia School Linguistic Society
Coordinating Institution: Columbia School Linguistic Society
Website: https://www.csling.org/

Dates: 14-Sep-2026 - 26-Oct-2026

Minimum Education Level: Undergraduate and graduate

Focus: The course offers an overview of the theoretical and
methodological framework of Columbia School linguistics, a radically
functional approach to the study of language in which both grammatical
and phonological structure are understood to be profoundly shaped by
the exigencies of communication. According to this view, lexicon and
grammar alike are meaning-based. Analyses conducted within this
framework focus on determining the unique semantic structure of
individual languages. The goal is to explain the appearance of
linguistic forms in spoken and written discourse by:
- Their systemic semantic values
- General psychological principles of goal-directed behavior
- Socio-cultural conventions for the use and interpretation of
linguistic forms
Phonetic facts contribute to accounting for the phonological shape of
the forms themselves.
Description:
This introductory course will be held in seven online sessions, on
Mondays 9.30-11:30 am (New York time), from September 14 to October
26. This year’s instructors are Daan van Soeren and Ludmila Novotny.
To register, please email ludmila at cslclass.org (w/ copy to
ludmilanovotny at gmail.com) with your full name, affiliation
(institution name and country), geographical location, and contact
email address. In the body of the email, please make sure to answer
the following questions: What is your motivation for taking the CS
introductory course? What do you hope to learn?
The course is particularly designed for
-        New Columbia School fellows / seed grantees
-        Senior undergraduate and graduate students of linguistics or
related areas
-        Scholars and professionals specializing in linguistics, but
unfamiliar with the Columbia School framework
Please note that this is an introductory course, so it is not
recommended for people who are well acquainted with Columbia School.
The language of the course is English. Certificates of completion will
be issued to participants who meet the attendance and engagement
requirements.
Please contact the class organizer if you have any questions.
Tuition: Free of charge

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics
                     Linguistic Theories
                     Phonology
                     Semantics
                     Text/Corpus Linguistics

Registration: 10-Aug-2026 to 11-Sep-2026

Contact Person: Ludmila Novotny
                Email: ludmila at cslclass.org

Apply by Email: ludmila at cslclass.org

Registration Instructions:
Please include the following information: your full name, affiliation
(institution name and country), geographical location, and contact
email address. In the body of the email, please make sure to answer
the following questions: What is your motivation for taking the CS
introductory course? What do you hope to learn?



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