The Department of Linguistics is an academic unit within a university that focuses on the scientific study of language. It explores various aspects of language, including its structure, meaning, and social context. Faculty and students engage in research and teaching related to different languages, dialects, and linguistic theories. In addition to traditional language studies, the department may offer courses in related fields such as sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and phonetics. Students often have opportunities to participate in fieldwork, language documentation, and analysis, contributing to a deeper understanding of how language functions in human communication.