Tag Archives: Applied Linguistics

How learning a new language improves tolerance

How learning a new language improves tolerance

There are many benefits to knowing more than one language. For example, it has been shown that aging adults who speak more than one language have less likelihood of developing dementia. Additionally, the bilingual brain becomes better at filtering out distractions, and learning multiple languages improves creativity. Evidence also shows that learning subsequent languages is […] … learn more→

Master of Linguistics

This program focuses on the nature and structure of language. It is designed for students interested in the description and explanation of particular languages, or of human linguistic capabilities in general. … learn more→