The Chicago School of Thought: A Dialogue on Research Methods in Linguistics

In this third session of the Chicago School of Thought virtual workshop series, we delved into key discussions and debates around research methods in the discipline of Linguistics. We were joined by two renowned and distinguished faculty of Linguistics from the University of Chicago and the University of Delhi, discussing the field's methodologies and historical development. The discussion explored how ancient Indian grammatical traditions have influenced modern linguistic theories, while also covering the evolution of linguistics from being viewed as a branch of mathematics to a psychological science. The conversation touched on various aspects of linguistic research, including empirical methods, computational models, and the role of context in understanding language, while also addressing the relationship between AI and human judgment in linguistic analysis. This video is a must-watch for aspiring and current students of linguistics, as well as researchers and academics in the field wishing to further engage with different aspects of research methodologies in linguistics. About the workshop series: The Chicago School of Thought will feature virtual conversations between scholars from India and the United States, highlighting innovative and interdisciplinary methodological approaches to research in the social sciences and humanities. Designed primarily for research scholars, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, teachers, and academicians, these sessions will delve into diverse methodologies and offer practical insights into contemporary research practice across fields such as Political Science, Anthropology, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Social Work, and more. Visit our website: www.uchicago.in Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @UChicagoCenterinDelhi Follow us on Instagram: @uchicagoindelhi Follow us on LinkedIn: @uchidelhi #universityofchicago #uchicago #global #academic #engagement #research #methodology #interdisciplinaryresearch #US #chicago #india #discussion #event #webinar #linguistics #semiotics #syntax #bilingual #gesture #signs #language