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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Linguistics?
A: Linguistics is the systematic study of human language. Linguists are interested in discovering general principles for how language works, how language develops in children, how it is used and how it changes through time. Information about the various subdisciplines can be found in the short guide to the field of linguistics provided by the Linguistic Society of America. The best way to learn what is available at Rutgers is to consult the webpages of department faculty as well as descriptions of courses offered by the department.

Q: How do I apply to the Rutgers Linguistics doctoral program?
A: Applications may be requested from our department administrator or electronically.

Q: How do I find 18 Seminary Place?
A: By consulting this map of the Rutgers-New Brunswick Campus.

Q: What sort of career opportunities are available in Linguistics?
A: Please consult this short treatise on the subject put together by our undergraduate director, Prof. Roger Schwarzschild.

Q: What's it like living in...New Jersey?!
A: New Brunswick is within easy travelling distance from New York, Princeton, the Jersey Shore, innumerable parks (they call it the Garden State for a reason), and other places worth visiting when we aren't busy working (!!). The weather is a little rainy, but overall quite nice. It's gorgeous here in the summer.

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