Creole languages are some of the world’s youngest languages, emerging out of the contact between communities with different linguistic backgrounds. This is why they offer a unique view into how languages form, evolve, and interact. Join the UB Creolist Reading Group if you would like to dive right into these fascinating questions.
Whether you’re a linguistics major, a student curious about language contact or a researcher interested in how societies shape communication, this group is a great space to explore big ideas and connect with a like-minded community.
What do we explore?
- How creole languages emerge and develop
- The ongoing influence of lexifier languages (the languages that contribute most of the vocabulary)
- The cultural, structural and historical contexts of creole-speaking communities
How does it work?
The Creolist Reading Group meets weekly and welcomes participants from across campus and beyond. Sessions alternate between:
- Research presentations by students, faculty and guest scholars
- Collaborative discussions on key readings and emerging topics in the field
Participants include UB faculty and graduate students, advanced undergraduates and external researchers with an interest in creole and pidgin languages.
Join the conversation!
Curious about how languages are born and transformed? Want to get involved in research and discussion with faculty and peers? The group is open to all students and scholars, at UB and beyond, who have an interest in Creole and Pidgin languages, language contact, language change, and linguistic diversity.
Subscribe to the Mailing List!
To subscribe to the mailing list, click the button below. It will open an email where you must replace “Firstname” and “Lastname” with your first and last name, respectively.
Alternatively, you may contact the local organizing team (find contact information here).