Hello linguists!
Welcome back to campus—and to our new website! The League of Linguistics E-Board is excited to share our January-February schedule. These events are open to everyone: undergrads, non-majors, grad students, and faculty alike. We hope each event offers something for everyone.
Upcoming Events
1. Semester Kickoff: Arrival Movie Night
🗓 Wednesday, Jan 22 | 6:30 PM
Join us for a screening of Arrival, followed by a live Zoom Q&A with the movie’s linguistic consultant, Jessica Coon! Our discussion will explore the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis (ie, how language may or may not affect our perception of the world), writing systems, and fieldwork, offering a fun and thought-provoking start to the semester. Optional pre-movie resources are linked here.
🍴 Note: Dinner and popcorn will be served (of course!).
2. Bimonthly Reading Groups
Dive into topics beyond the classroom in a relaxed, peer-led setting! Each session includes:
- A short intro presentation
- Discussion questions
- Optional pre-event readings/videos tailored to your interests: linked here
🗓 Session Topics:
- Endangered Languages | Wed, Feb 5 | 6:30 PM
- Language Revitalization | TBD
Light snacks will be provided.
Stay Connected
📱 Follow our Instagram for updates.
📅 Add our events to your Google Calendar from the calendar page.
📍 Check out our flyers at 10 Washington Place—updated monthly with new events!
🖥 Bookmark this blog for regular updates.
We can’t wait to kick off Spring ’25 with you! Whether you join us for movie night, reading groups, or both, you’ll find community, conversation, and plenty of linguistic fun.
All best,
LoL E-Board
NYU League of Linguistics 