Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS)
Ohio State University's live virtual introductory linguistics course covering phonetics, morphology, syntax, and language documentation, including fieldwork with native speakers.
Applications for the Summer 2026 programs are now closed.
Introduces high school students to linguistics, the scientific study of human language.
Daily live sessions, participants learn about the fundamentals of the discipline.
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