Mentor Areas
- Language evolution
- Language change
- Language variation
- Cultural evolution
- Artificial-language experiments
- Social interaction
Description:
Projects will vary but primarily involve using miniature artificial languages, or non-linguistic communication systems, to study language variation and change. Basic responsibilities include helping pilot experiments and recruit participants. More advanced activities include experimental design, analysis and programming, depending on the student’s experience and ability.
Preferred Qualifications
No technical skills required, but familiarity with the basics of experimental design is a plus. Experience with programming is important if the student is interested in engaging in more advanced activities.
Project Website
Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here. Gareth Roberts's Website
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.