Language Matters
Language Matters is a language-research consortium at Syracuse University, which promotes, highlights, and disseminates language-based research and creates new synergies by bringing individuals and communities into regular scholarly conversations around language research and teaching.
What we do
The language one speaks shapes one’s personality, delineates identity, and embeds each person in a specific community. To inquire about language is to investigate human beings and the inherent properties that define their past, present, and future. By consciously reflecting upon words and where they position us, we expand our worldview and open our minds and hearts, fostering more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive communities.
LAC
How can studying in multiple languages improve communication, reduce prejudices, and promote inclusivity?
CUSE Speaks
How do diverse linguistic groups affect the shaping of languages and the health of individuals and the community?
Comfort Zones
How can analyzing language enhance national and global approaches to migration, healthcare, criminology, or cybersecurity?
PICS
How might artistic performances break down cultural and linguistic barriers and help with conflict resolution?
New.net(s)
How can creating digitally open borders revolutionize language learning, improve global communication, broaden cultural sensitivities, and strengthen international partnerships?
(Jan. 3, 2023)
Syracuse University’s Language Matters Research Initiative publish second manuscriptCore members of Syracuse University’s Language Matters Research Initiative LAC published their second manuscript
(Dec. 4, 2022)
SU co-hosts the 2022 Cultures and Languages Across Curriculum International ConferenceCNY Cultures and Languages Across Curriculum (Syracuse University with Colgate University, Cornell University, Skidmore College) hosted the 2022 Cultures and Languages Across Curriculum International Conference
(Nov. 30, 2022)
SU's LAC brings diverse languages to large lecture courseSU's LAC team offers multiple language opportunities in LIN 201, The Nature and Study of Language
(Nov. 30, 2022)
Large SU team presents at the 2022 Cultures and Languages Across Curriculum International ConferenceA 10-person team from Syracuse University presented at the 2022 Cultures and Languages Across Curriculum International Conference
(Oct. 30, 2022)
LAC Team to present at HarvardCore members from Syracuse University’s Language Matters Research Initiative presented at Harvard University
(Aug. 30, 2022)
Syracuse University co-host the 2022 Cultures and Languages Across Curriculum International ConferenceSyracuse University wins bid to co-host the 2022 Cultures and Languages Across Curriculum International Conference
(May 15, 2022)
SU’s LAC renews co-leadership CNY Cultures and Languages Across Curriculum (CLAC) Working GroupSU’s LAC renews co-leadership CNY Cultures and Languages Across Curriculum (CLAC) Working Group for a third year along with Colgate University, Cornell University, Skidmore College.
(April 8, 2022)
Monday, April 18 “Recharging Home” PICS performances:live on quad (4-7p.m)and videos in Schine Atrium (10-2)Monday, April 18 “Recharging Home” PICS performances:live on quad (4-7p.m)and videos in Schine Atrium (10-2)
(Feb. 11, 2022)
STAY TUNED FOR PICS 2022 PERFORMANCES ON THE QUAD IN APRILTopic: “Recharging Home: What does HOME mean to you?”
(Oct. 1, 2021)
SU's LAC team offers multiple language opportunities in literature and linguisticsFaculty in literature and linguistics provided students with opportunities to engage with course content in languages other than English.
(Sept. 1, 2021)
SU's LAC team planning large cross-campus projectSU's LAC team has put together a 19-person team to plan for further expansion of LAC to humanities, social sciences, architecture, and business fields.
(May 12, 2021)
PICS 2021 Watch party on the SU quad and virtually: Thursday, May 13 @ 9:45 p.m.Featuring the release of six award-winning video performances created by Syracuse University students and staff. The PICS 2021 winning performances highlight the theme “Together-Apart.”
(May 1, 2021)
SU’s LAC group hosts CLAC WorkshopsSU’s LAC group hosts two workshops on Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum with speakers from Binghamton U, Stockton U, and Illinois College.
(May 1, 2021)
SU's LAC team wins research grant to extend LAC programSU's LAC team wins research grant to extend LAC program to literature and linguistics.
(April 1, 2021)
LAC group partners with Syracuse University FlorenceSyracuse University's Languaging Across the Curriculum team partners with SU's Architecture Program in Florence to offer bilingual classes and public lectures in Architecture.