Bonn Applied English Linguistics

At BAEL, we focus on language use across social and technical contexts. We work with naturally occurring text and talk as well as with experimental data. Our research spans fields such as


Applications of machine learning and AI to linguistic analysis — from large language models to advanced statistical modelling
Variation in English around the world — from the megacities of India to classroom English in Germany
Corpus-based discourse analysis — trying to understand society through language use on traditional and social media


Furthermore, we believe that students must be involved in this work and empowered to do research right from the start. After all, what is research but learning — that is, finding out about life?

Our four-term MA Applied Linguistics program gives students the chance to hone their empirical research skills as they work together with professors and researchers in a closely-knit learning environment.

News and Events

Fourteeth Bonn Applied English Linguistics Conference5
Bonner Universitätsforum ...
10:00 AM
We would like to invite you to the Fourteenth Annual Bonn Applied English Linguistics Conference under the theme "Corpus Approaches to Linguistics". Our two ...
CIRCE: Counteracting accent discrimination practices in education6
Webinar, online
Whole Day
To access this and next events, you should create an account on the H2IOSC Training Environment. Choose the course “Language and Accent Discrimination - Online ...
CIRCE: Counteracting accent discrimination practices in education7
Webinar, online
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
This talk explores how to counteract language ideologies that damage speakers' subjectivities and prevent their equal participation in society. To this end, it ...
CIRCE: Counteracting accent discrimination practices in education8
Webinar, online
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Accent discrimination remains one of the most pervasive forms of linguistic bias, influencing social perceptions, identity construction, and attitudes towards ...
CIRCE: Counteracting accent discrimination practices in education9
Webinar, online
Whole Day
In spaces informed and characterised by Anglo-Western ideologies and discourses, migrants are exposed to overlapping forms of marginalisation where cultural ...
CIRCE: Counteracting accent discrimination practices in education10
Webinar, online
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
The university workplace is representative of international-ised/-ising workplaces in general, where different communities, languages, and cultures coexist. ...
Career Forum11
Rabinstr. 8
06:15 PM - 08:00 PM
The Alumni Network invites you to Career Forum Applied Linguistics, students ask questions and alumni answer!
M.A. Applied English Linguistics — First Term Welcome Day12
Rabinstraße 8
03:00 PM
Learn more about how to sign up for courses and about university life in Bonn. Get to know your lecturers and fellow students!
YGLE at NLK13
Beth Stoddard presented our project Young German Learner English at the 24th North German Linguistic Colloquium
Prof. Fuchs plenary talk in Nigeria14
on "Empirical research on phonological nuances:issues and methods – with a focus on speech rhythm"
Introducing: Visiting Researcher Khadra Yasmina Meridja15
I am honoured to join the Department of Bonn English Applied Linguistics at Bonn Universityas a visiting researcher, where I aim to develop my research skills and enrich my academiccareer.

Contact

For general enquiries contact: 
bael[at]uni-bonn.de

For enquiries about the MA Applied Linguistics: 
mentor-appliedlinguistics[at]uni-bonn.de

Tel.: +49 (0)228 73-82046

You can find us in our office:

2.060
Rabinstr. 8
53111 Bonn

Office hours Prof. Fuchs

To sign up click here16.

Please include the topic of discussion when you register (possible until 24 hours before the appointment).

RCAL Office hours

During the winter term 2024/25, the 
RCAL's office hours are on Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00, please sign up via email beforehand

If you would like to book an appointment at a different time or have any questions, please email rcal[at]uni-bonn.de.

A Zoom call can also be agreed upon via mail.

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