Topic
Linguistics
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QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2017-18
Ranked at the top for the sixth straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 of 46 disciplines.
June 8, 2017 -
Articles of faith
A new study of the words “a” and “the” sheds light on language acquisition.
April 6, 2017 -
Global agreements
In new book, MIT linguist expands the horizons of language analysis.
March 10, 2017 -
MIT rates No. 1 in 12 subjects in 2017 QS World University Rankings
MIT ranked within the top 5 for 19 of 46 subject areas.
March 8, 2017 -
David Pesetsky honored by MIT Linguistics colleagues and alumni
Surprise gathering and "Festschrift" salute Pesetsky's research, influence, and teaching in linguistics.
March 6, 2017 -
"Song of the Human": An origin story
New work by composer Pete M. Wyer draws inspiration from MIT linguistic scholar Shigeru Miyagawa's hypothesis on the origins of human language.
December 13, 2016 -
Scene at MIT: Stata-o'-lantern
October 27, 2016 -
Sound system
In new book, Norvin Richards explores how our voices shape the rules of grammar.
September 20, 2016 -
QS ranks MIT the world’s top university for 2016-17
Ranked No. 1 for the fifth straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 of 42 disciplines.
September 5, 2016 -
First major database of non-native English
Resource could yield linguistic insights, practical applications for non-native English speakers.
July 29, 2016 -
Scene at MIT: Reflections on Stata
June 29, 2016 -
Why children confuse simple words
Study: Kids have “and/or” problem despite sophisticated reasoning.
May 23, 2016 -
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2016
MIT ranked within the top 5 globally for 19 of 42 subject areas.
April 8, 2016 -
Bringing more data to language debate
Larger set of translations may shed light on an idiosyncratic Amazonian language.
March 9, 2016 -
Code of the humans
New book by Noam Chomsky and Robert Berwick explores how people acquired unique language skills.
March 1, 2016 -
Ten MIT-SHASS Research Fund recipients announced for 2016
January 25, 2016 -
Senior Alyssa Napier dedicates herself to improving MIT
Chemistry major works to address social justice issues.
December 1, 2015 -
Haitian educators and MIT faculty develop Kreyòl-based teaching tools
Project led by linguist Michel DeGraff is revolutionizing education in Haiti, and serving as a model for similar projects around the world.
October 7, 2015 -
Innovative humanities MOOC, “Visualizing Japan,” nominated for the Japan Prize
In a Q&A, course co-founder Professor Shigeru Miyagawa discusses his unique online course and its impact on digital education.
September 25, 2015 -
Hundreds of MIT students explore fields at the 2015 TOUR de SHASS
Academic expo connects students with MIT-SHASS faculty and courses.
September 16, 2015