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Corpus Linguistics

Corpus Linguistics

Corpus linguistics has been described as an approach, a theory and a method, and our discussions explore the advantages and limitations of the tools, technology and texts associated with corpus linguistics research.

In the Corpus Linguistics Satellite Group, we are interested in how corpora and corpus linguistic methods can be used to answer questions about language, society, history and cognition. Our work is diverse: multilingual, interdisciplinary, theoretical and applied, seeking to address real-world problems and challenges. Some of the areas investigated using corpus linguistic approaches include language learning and teaching, Artificial Intelligence, political discourse, critical discourse analysis, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, health communication, and forensic linguistics.

The corpus linguistics satellite is affiliated with the N8 Computational Intensive Research (CIR) themes 'Digital Humanities' and 'Machine Learning'; a support network that spans eight research-intensive universities in the north of England. For more information, start here: N8 CIR Themes

Upcoming: CALL FOR PAPERS! Corpus Linguistics, Style and Authorship symposium 15th May 2024

Previous Events: Corpus Linguistics Online Talks Seminar Series WINTER/SPRING 2024

 

Co-chairs: Serge Sharoff (s.sharoff@leeds.ac.uk) and Mel Evans (m.evans5@leeds.ac.uk)

Our members are drawn from across the university, including

  • Business School
  • School of Computing
  • School of Design
  • School of Education
  • School of English
  • School of History
  • School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
  • School of Psychology

If you are interested in joining and being added to our mailing list, or if you have an idea for an event, training session, workshop or invited speaker, please contact Mel Evans at m.evans5@leeds.ac.uk

Events

LIDA & L@L: Understanding complex inequalities through language research

You are warmly invited to the upcoming LIDA and Language@Leeds event, aiming to bring together researchers across the University to foster...

Corpus Linguistics, Style and Authorship - 15th May 2024

Keynote Speakers Dr Andrea Nini, University of Manchester Professor Michaela Mahlberg, University of Birmingham CALL FOR PAPERS: Following the success...

Corpus Linguistics Online Talks Spring 2024

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News

New project: Making democratic spaces more inclusive and accessible for all.

Prof Serge Sharoff and Dr Carlo Eugeni have been awarded EU Horizon funding to take part in the project "iDEM:...

Recording available: Using corpus linguistics to investigate nostalgia in migration discourses

The recording of this invited talk by Dr Charlotte Taylor (University of Sussex) is available through this link.

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