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EnglishWhat is the UCSB Department of Linguistics website?
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The website at linguistics.ucsb.edu is the official home page of the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. It introduces the department's mission and research identity, and it points visitors to related resources, including the English for Multilingual Students (EMS) Program and opportunities to give to the department. It is best understood as an institutional front door rather than a course catalog or a research database.
What the site represents
According to the page, the department was founded in 1989 with a deliberate vision: to treat linguistics as a field that seeks explanations for language as a fundamental human activity, understood through how speakers actually use their languages.
That founding vision shapes how the department describes itself:
- A sharp focus on the theoretical and methodological tools needed to pursue that vision.
- A broad empirical base, built through a typologically diverse sampling of the world's languages.
- A claim to be at the cutting edge of linguistic scholarship, as more researchers across the field seek well-motivated explanations and firmly grounded evidence.
In short, the page positions UCSB Linguistics around explanation-driven, empirically grounded work rather than a single subfield or method.
What you can find or reach from here
The home page itself is a landing point. Its visible sections are:
| Section | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Looking for EMS? | A pointer to the English for Multilingual Students (EMS) Program, which offers courses for students whose first language is not English |
| Give to UCSB Linguistics | An invitation to support the department in developing the next generation of linguistics leaders |
| Connect | A section for staying in contact with the department |
| Links and Resources | A section for related links and materials |
Who this page is for
- Prospective students and applicants checking what the department is about before exploring programs.
- Researchers wanting a quick read on the department's stated approach and empirical orientation.
- Current and incoming students looking for the EMS Program or departmental contact points.
- Alumni and supporters interested in giving to the department.
If you need program requirements, faculty lists, or course schedules, treat this page as the starting point and navigate to the relevant departmental sections rather than expecting those details on the home page itself.