The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. The university is composed of one liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969, and is also one of the wealthiest academic institutions in America.
The University of Southern California Department of Linguistics in Los Angeles, CA, is dedicated to the scientific study of human language, exploring its structure, acquisition, and use within psychological and social contexts. Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, including a BA, minor, MA, and PhD, the department provides a dynamic environment for rigorous academic inquiry. Research focuses on core areas like phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, and psycholinguistics, investigating the cognitive abilities underlying language. The department fosters a collaborative atmosphere with strong interdisciplinary connections, particularly with psychology, philosophy, and computer science, preparing students for diverse careers in academia, technology, and communication.
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