Centre for Language Studies

The Centre for Language Studies (CLS) is a research institute dedicated to the understanding of language and the way we use it. Our researchers study this fascinating topic from different perspectives and in several contexts, using a variety of innovative research methods. CLS aims to conduct research that is also valuable for organisations and audiences outside the academic world.

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Input effects on the morphosyntactic development of Dutch as a heritage language in bilingual children

Research

This project investigates the Dutch language development of Dutch-speaking children in France and Germany by exploring the role of the other language (French or German) and amount of exposure on the development of Dutch as a home language.

Linguistics lessons for newly arrived children: Kletskoppen receives NWA funding for 'Language on Tour'

23 November 2023 News item

Thanks to the NWA funding, Kletskoppen can develop a teaching programme that is specifically intended to introduce newly arrived children to science and linguistics in order to make them more confident and self-aware.

Wyke Stommel appointed professor of Language and interaction in Digital Contexts

29 November 2023 News item

From 1 December 2023, Wyke Stommel will be appointed Professor of Language and Interaction in Digital Contexts at the Radboud University Faculty of Arts.