ABOUT
Department Of Linguistics

Discover the excellent study and research opportunities at one of the unique department of its kind in the state of Odisha.

We offer a wide range of Linguistics programmes on campus such as MA Linguistics, Ph.D. and D.Litt.in Linguistics and Diploma in Russian Language.. Linguistics at Berhampur University since 1983 focuses on study of language and its use in society. Each of the world’s 6000 languages is a scientifically structured and valued system with its own sounds, its own grammar, its own identity and style. Language is one of the most valuable and characteristic assets of human beings and linguistics studies complex social and psychological behaviours and interactions. We use language to think with, to share our feelings and emotions, to collect information, to plan our activities, to make computers work for us, to gossip and ultimately to structure our societies. As a linguist, you will learn to make connections between theoretical, descriptive and applied issues in human communication. You will be able to investigate some of the following questions that you have been pondering about since long.

  • How do people learn to speak?
  • How many different sounds can be made with our vocal tract?
  • What happens inside our brain before we generate sentences?
  • Can computer read, write and translate human languages?
  • Can we help a Dyslexic child or an Aphasia patient regain language?
  • Why and how languages change?
  • How one language is different from another?

In Linguistics, you will learn how to investigate such questions. You will become an expert on language and communication. You will be able analyze any language of the world. You will be able to document and preserve the endangered languages before they become extinct and will give valuable contribution to the mankind.

Our MA and Ph.D. degree can lead to careers in Speech Pathology, Audiology, Computational Linguistics, Neuro-Linguistics, Language Documentation, Language Policy Planning, Language teaching, Publishing, Journalism, Adult and Child Literacy to name a few.

One year Diploma Course in Russian Language (DRL)

If you are a graduate and want to take your career to a new height, here is an opportunity to learn a foreign language. We have been providing the One year Post graduate Diploma course in Russian language since 1997 and are one of its kinds in Odisha. Learning Russian language will develop your skills in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in Russian. You will be also exposed to Russian life and culture. Successful completion of the course will enhance your employability in various corporate sectors. You will also find careers in Hospitality sector, Journalism, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation.

Mission
  • To develop as a Centre of Excellence for Training and Research in Librarianship;
  • To Collaborate with reputed LIS schools and Information centers for application and advancement of knowledge;
  • To Promote equity and accessibility to Scholarly resources.
Vision
  • To be recognized as a leading LIS Department in the country by empowering the students with knowledge and skills

List Of
External Mentors

  • Dr. Ramesh Chand Sharma, Retd. Professor, University of Delhi.
  • Dr. Niladri Sekhar Dash, Professor and Head, Linguistic Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
  • Prof. Arulmozi, Centre for Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies, School of Humanities, University off Hyderabad.
  • Dr. Tariq Khan, Lecturer-cum-Research Officer, Head National Translation Mission, Central institute of Indian Languages, Manasgangothri, Mysore.
  • Dr. L. Ramamurthy, Professor, Dept. of Linguistics, Central University of Kasargod, Kerala.
  • Dr. Gilvan Muller de Oliveira, Professor, Head and UNESCO Chair in Language Policies for Multilingualism.

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Faculties

Research Area in the Linguistics

ENDANGERED LANGUAGE RESEARCH PROJECT

Title of the Sanctioned UGC Project: “Documentation and Development of Indigenous Languages of South Odisha”. Under the UGC Scheme Promotion and Preservation of Indigenous and Endangered Languages During XII Plan.

Thrust Area of Research

  • Applied Linguistics,
  • Socio-Linguistics,
  • Indigenous and Endangered Languages Documentation

Alumni
Department of Linguistics Alumni Association

Alumni Association was formed in 2014.By-Law and Registration are under preparation. For membership contact Head.

Department Facilities

Our
Events

  • Dr. (Mrs.) K. Pattanaik, Associate Professor of Microbiology, MKCG Medical College was invited to deliver a talk on “Spiritual Communication”.
  • Dr. M. Mahapatra, Assistant Prof., Dentist, MKCG Medical College was invited to give a talk on “Problems related to cleft palate and the production of palatal sounds”.
  • Dr. P.K. Chairman, Asso. Prof. of Anatomy, MKCG Medical College was invited to deliver a talk on “Anatomy and Physiological of Vocal Organ”.
  • Prospects of Higher Studies in Russia in the Conference Hall of the First Humanities Block by Dr. R. Wadhwa and N. Wadhwa, Official Representatives of Russian Peoples’ Friendship University, Moscow.
  • Dr. G. Oty Agbajoh Laoye, Associate Prof. Monmouth University, New Jersey, USA, Date: 10.01.2014 at 09.00 a.m.
  • Dr. Ronald and Dr. Andrea, Eberhard Karls University, Germany- Date: 21.12.13 at 12.00 p.m
  • UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Linguistic Human Rights, held at the Dept. of Linguistics, Berhampur University, Odisha, September 20, 2017.
  • National Seminar on ‘Indigenous and Endangered Languages – Concerns for Documentation and Revitalization’ held at Berhampur University Odisha on March 18-19, 2017.
  • National Workshop on ‘Preparation of Grammar and Multilingual Dictionary for Indigenous Languages’ held at Berhampur University, Odisha, March 20-27, 2017.
  • National E-Conference on “Odisha as a mini Linguistic Area” held at the Dept. of Linguistics, Berhampur University, Odisha, 24th & 25th March 2021.

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