History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences

In this interview, we talk to John Joseph about the elision of the speaking subject in linguistics and Emile Benveniste’s efforts to bring them back. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Hiphilangsci theme music by Luca Dinu. References…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Micaela Verlato about how the work of Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt on Native American languages contributed to the development of comparative linguistics. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube References for Episode…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Martin Konvička about the Dutch Signific Movement, which adapted the ideas of Lady Welby in the early 20th century. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube References for Episode 64 Primary sources Brouwer,…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Kristine Palmieri about comparativism in Germany of the early 19th century. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Image credit: Museum für Asiatische Kunst, Berlin References for Episode 63 Primary Sources (selected) Bopp,…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Peter Austin about his career in field linguistics and the history of language documentation in Australia, in particular how the role of Indigenous community members has changed over the past 50 years. Download |…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Adam Schembri about the nature of sign languages, how they have been studied in the past, and how they are studied today. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube References for Episode 61…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Penny Lee about her research into Whorf and linguistic relativity. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Photo by Mike Clarke. Note: On reviewing the recording, Penny Lee noticed a slip of the…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Anna Wierzbicka about her life and research into semantics. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube References for Episode 59 Apresjan, Juri. 2000. Systematic Lexicography, trans. by Kevin Windle. Oxford: Oxford University Press…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Ryan Nefdt about the light latest work in “artificial intelligence” can cast on questions of linguistic relativity. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Image: Cover of Linguistic Relativity by Pelletier and Nefdt…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Brigitte Nerlich about her career in the history of linguistics and the public understanding of science Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Image from Brigitte Nerlich References for Episode 57 Bréal, M.…Read more ›