Linguistic Diversity and Theoretical Linguistics

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The Linguistic Diversity and Theoretical Linguistics Cluster is interested in the diversity of the world’s languages. With some 7000 languages found around the world, there is a substantial amount of linguistic diversity. However, there are also a number of important similarities and patterns which can be observed. The cluster is interested in studying this diversity, as well as in ways in which a better understanding of this diversity can contribute to a greater understanding of human language.

Against this backdrop, the cluster also conducts work in theoretical linguistics, which seeks to develop formal models of language. It has expertise in a number of theoretical approaches including Government Phonology, Optimality Theory and Dynamic Syntax. It also carries out work in lexical semantics and on the syntax-semantics and phonology-syntax interfaces, as well as on the interaction between morphology and phonology.

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University of Essex
Colchester