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  • New in Language

    "The greatest puzzle: Labov's 'Inherent variability of the copula' and its charge to the field." Jessica A. Grieser. Volume 100.4 (2024)

  • New in Phonological Data & Analysis

    "Sensitivity to complex onsets in Iron Ossetian." Amber Lubera. Volume 6 No. 2, 2024

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    "Metalinguistic gradability." Volume 17, 2024

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LSA is a scholarly society for linguists and other interested individuals. LSA members include students, faculty, and linguists working in government, non-profit organizations, and industry. The mission of LSA is to advance the scientific study of language.  LSA plays a critical role in the development and dissemination of linguistic scholarship for the advancement of knowledge and betterment of society. 


 

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Member Spotlight

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Sun-Ah Jun
University of California, Los Angeles



What I value about being an LSA member is that I can connect with other linguists in the Society and share our knowledge, findings, and excitement about linguistics, and get inspired by other members.  



 

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LSA News

"TO THE RESEARCHERS, EDUCATORS, AND ACADEMICS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, YOUR WORK IS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER."

We are sounding the alarm for science, including linguistic science. America has led the world in groundbreaking discoveries because we funded public science for the public good. That is all at risk of being lost. Science is not a switch that can be flipped on or off. If we do not act now to alter our current trajectory it will undermine our prosperity, our democracy, and our children's futures for decades. You need science. Science needs you. 


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