M.A. in Applied Linguistics at Old Dominion University

Did everyone enjoy their Fall Break? I know I did! 🍁 Now, it's time to get back to work and finish the semester strong! 💪 Here are some ways to wish your friends 'good luck' in other languages!
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Undergrad students! If you're interested in linguistics, check out this cool course opportunity for Spring 2026! (No prior linguistics knowledge required.)

CGE 496 – Language and Revolution: English in the Age of American Independence (also available at the 500-level!)
📘 3 Credits | CRN 33422 | Tues & Thurs, 3:00–4:15 PM

Summary: What happens when a nation is born—and its language begins to change with it?
This course explores how the American Revolution transformed the English language, and how language itself helped shape revolutionary ideas, identity, and communication. You’ll trace the roots of American English—from new spellings, pronunciations, and expressions to the rise of distinctly American political speech and everyday talk. We’ll also explore the diverse voices of the era, including the influence of Native American languages and the early development of African American English within a changing social landscape.

Bring your lunch and get ready to learn something new at the last Lunch with a Linguist meeting of the semester, taking place on November 19th from 12:00 to 12:45PM in BAL 3071!

Tomorrow!

Curious about job opportunities in the language industry? 🤔 Join us in a collaborative Zoom meeting with ALC Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 6th (12:30-1:30pm) to learn how your degree can help you build a career! 💼

Make sure to submit your questions in advance via the link (https://forms.gle/tm8EFH2P4rGuUKCZ6) or by scanning the QR code in the image.

You can access the Zoom meeting at the time of the event by scanning the second QR code on this flyer, or via this link: https://odu.zoom.us/j/97080112511

Curious about job opportunities in the language industry? 🤔 Join us in a collaborative Zoom meeting with ALC Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 6th (12:30-1:30pm) to learn how your degree can help you build a career! 💼

Make sure to submit your questions in advance via the link (https://forms.gle/tm8EFH2P4rGuUKCZ6) or by scanning the QR code in the image.

You can access the Zoom meeting at the time of the event by scanning the second QR code on this flyer, or via this link: https://odu.zoom.us/j/97080112511

The next Lunch with a Linguist is on October 22nd from 12:00 to 12:45pm! Bring your lunch to BAL 3071 and learn something new! 📚🍽️

ODU students! You're invited to participate in "A Celebration of Black English," an informal discussion forum sponsored by our department and hosted by fellow ODU students that honors and explores the cultural, historical, and sociolinguistic importance of Black English on Monday, October 20th, from 1pm to 2pm in BAL room 2062.

Happy International Translation Day (Sept. 30th)! 🗣️✍️🌐

From the UN: "International Translation Day is meant as an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals, which plays an important role in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and cooperation, contributing to development and strengthening world peace and security."

To learn more about this day: https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-translation-day

Check out the Fall 2025 study abroad fair on Tuesday, September 30th (10:30am – 1:30pm) in the North Mall of Webb Center! 🌎✈️

The first Lunch with a Linguist event this semester is tomorrow, September 17th, at 12pm! Come and learn something new! 🍁

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Welcome Back Social! 🍕🎉
Let's all work towards a great semester!

MA in Applied Linguistics and MA in English students and faculty, check your email to RSVP for the welcome back social! 🍕