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17 10, 2025

[Linguistics Seminar on 6 Nov] Cross-linguistic perceptual evidence for the suffixing preference

2025-10-17T01:09:55+08:00

Cross-linguistic perceptual evidence for the suffixing preference Date: 6 Nov 2025 (Thu) Time: 4:00 pm Join Zoom link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/98370566345?pwd=FHgSMHHyYrjCka4XRAOOw6uuOXiRiE.1 MEETING ID: 983 7056 6345 PASSWORD: 104306

[Linguistics Seminar on 6 Nov] Cross-linguistic perceptual evidence for the suffixing preference2025-10-17T01:09:55+08:00
19 09, 2025

“Attention-LSTM autoencoder simulation for phonotactic learning from raw audio input” published in Linguistics Vanguard

2025-09-19T11:41:30+08:00

“Attention-LSTM autoencoder simulation for phonotactic learning from raw audio input” published in Linguistics Vanguard We are pleased to announce the publication of a new paper by Frank Lihui Tan and Youngah Do in the journal Linguistics Vanguard. The paper, titled “Attention-LSTM autoencoder simulation for phonotactic learning from raw audio input,” explores a novel approach to phonotactic learning using an attention-based long short-term memory (LSTM) autoencoder trained on raw audio input. Unlike previous models that rely on abstract phonological representations, this study simulates early phonotactic acquisition stages by processing continuous acoustic signals. The research focuses on an English phonotactic pattern, specifically [...]

“Attention-LSTM autoencoder simulation for phonotactic learning from raw audio input” published in Linguistics Vanguard2025-09-19T11:41:30+08:00
4 09, 2025

Phonological optimization for sight and sound: Disentangling visual-articulatory and auditory-acoustic factors in phonetic enhancement and hyperarticulation

2025-09-04T17:30:33+08:00

Phonological optimization for sight and sound: Disentangling visual-articulatory and auditory-acoustic factors in phonetic enhancement and hyperarticulation General Research Fund Award (GRF), 2025-28 Principal investigator: Jonathan Havenhill Amount: 941,184 HKD Abstract Sound is arguably the primary (and often only) medium by which spoken language is conveyed. This allows communication to proceed when the speaker is obscured, whether over the phone, in the dark, at a distance, or when wearing a face mask. At the same time, vision and other types of non-auditory perception are also important. Spoken language is often accompanied by facial expressions and manual gestures, and the ability to [...]

Phonological optimization for sight and sound: Disentangling visual-articulatory and auditory-acoustic factors in phonetic enhancement and hyperarticulation2025-09-04T17:30:33+08:00
25 02, 2025

[Linguistics Seminar on 6 Mar] Relevance-theoretical approach to improving LLMs’ reasoning of authentic implicit toxic language

2025-06-03T12:23:27+08:00

Relevance-theoretical approach to improving LLMs’ reasoning of authentic implicit toxic language Date: 6 March, 2025 (Thu) Time: Start at 3:30 pm * This seminar will be conducted via Zoom: https://hku.zoom.us/j/97385178645 Share This Event!

[Linguistics Seminar on 6 Mar] Relevance-theoretical approach to improving LLMs’ reasoning of authentic implicit toxic language2025-06-03T12:23:27+08:00
7 11, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 11 Nov] Individual versus systematic variation in speech: Examining sibilant and prosodic contrasts

2024-11-07T15:15:28+08:00

Individual versus systematic variation in speech: Examining sibilant and prosodic contrasts Date: 11 November, 2024 (Monday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: Rm 7.58, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 11 Nov] Individual versus systematic variation in speech: Examining sibilant and prosodic contrasts2024-11-07T15:15:28+08:00
30 10, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 7 Nov] Revisiting mora-timing effects in Japanese vowel devoicing from a recoverability perspective

2024-11-01T10:52:21+08:00

Revisiting mora-timing effects in Japanese vowel devoicing from a recoverability perspective Date: 7 November, 2024 (Thursday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm **This seminar will be conducted via Zoom** https://hku.zoom.us/j/93426875974?pwd=ceguJeDVgfllJIjKYAZgi3pobtJyga.1

[Linguistics Seminar on 7 Nov] Revisiting mora-timing effects in Japanese vowel devoicing from a recoverability perspective2024-11-01T10:52:21+08:00
21 10, 2024

Information Day 2024

2024-10-21T12:51:52+08:00

The annual HKU Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions 2024 will be held on Saturday, Oct 26th. Our department will be hosting booth to provide prospective undergraduate students and visitors with information about HKU Linguistics. Come and join our Information Counter at CPD-LG.07~LG.10. We look forward to seeing you! More details can be found here: Faculty of Arts-Info Day Location details: LG.07~LG.10, Centennial Campus, Central Podium Levels – Lower Ground (CPD-LG)

Information Day 20242024-10-21T12:51:52+08:00
30 09, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 17 Oct] The Dynamics of Iconicity and Morphophonological Structure in HKSL Sign Recognition: Insights from Pupillary Response and Reaction Time Data

2024-09-30T14:49:43+08:00

The Dynamics of Iconicity and Morphophonological Structure in HKSL Sign Recognition: Insights from Pupillary Response and Reaction Time Data Date: 17 October, 2024 (Thursday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: CPD-LG.59, Centennial Campus, HKU  

[Linguistics Seminar on 17 Oct] The Dynamics of Iconicity and Morphophonological Structure in HKSL Sign Recognition: Insights from Pupillary Response and Reaction Time Data2024-09-30T14:49:43+08:00
13 09, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 26 Sep] Etymological Roots and Cross-Script Cognate Processing in Korean-Chinese Bilinguals

2024-09-16T12:26:01+08:00

Etymological Roots and Cross-Script Cognate Processing in Korean-Chinese Bilinguals Date: 26 September, 2024 (Thursday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: CPD-LG.61, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 26 Sep] Etymological Roots and Cross-Script Cognate Processing in Korean-Chinese Bilinguals2024-09-16T12:26:01+08:00
21 04, 2023

We are hiring!

2023-04-21T13:05:54+08:00

Check out our Ads for Associate Professor/Professor below: https://jobs.hku.hk/cw/en/job/519940/professorassociate-professor-in-linguistics?fbclid=IwAR1KHvpnOPhQoI8zte7ZukPYev5EPywf8T2JH6bGKgDLm15XAKrXgQ5b-AQ

We are hiring!2023-04-21T13:05:54+08:00
10 11, 2022

Big Congrats to Dr. Song!

2022-11-10T15:31:17+08:00

Big congratulations to Dr. Yoonsang Song, who has received an Early Career Award from the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong: https://www.ugc.edu.hk/....../award/award20221107.html Dr. Song's project is a neurolinguistic investigation of second language learners' morphological processing. Well done, Dr. Song!  

Big Congrats to Dr. Song!2022-11-10T15:31:17+08:00
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