The Department of Languages, Literature and Communication focusses on the fundamentals of language, on language in interpersonal communication and on language as a medium of cultural expression. With a staff of more than 200, it brings together expertise in the fields of linguistics, communication sciences, comparative literature, and European languages and cultures. It is responsible for 10 Bachelor and 17 Master programmes as well as for doctorate training in these areas. Research is conducted under the auspices of the Institute for Language Sciences (ILS) and the interdepartmental Institute for Cultural Inquiry (ICON).

  • News

    • Ann Rigney receives royal decoration for “groundbreaking insights that extend beyond academic walls”

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      Rigney’s has showed that “cultural memory forms the foundation of our identity and social awareness, while also being a subject of debate and even conflict”.

    • Becoming Animal

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      Kári Driscoll translates Teresa Präauer's ‘Tier werden’ into ‘Becoming Animal’, which explores cultural zoology and the evolution of words, images and identity.

    • Conversational AI

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      How can brands design their chatbot effectively? In Conversational AI, Charlotte van Hooijdonk and others offer practical guidance.
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  • Events

    • Languages in the City Symposium

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      This two-day symposium, hosted by the Open Cities Platform, explores the multitude of linguistic practices that serve to open up or close down participation in urban spaces for various groups of people.
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