Linguistics Program
Program Overview
Linguistics is the scientific study of language, and it involves analyzing and understanding the structure, meaning, and use of language in different contexts. Various subfields of linguistics include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. The study also examines how language is acquired, processed, and used by both individuals and communities.
Linguistics majors have a diverse range of career opportunities available to them, including positions in academia, government, translation, business, and more. Previous Alumni of the Linguistics Program have secured positions and acceptances to the following firms/programs:
Tencent Natural Language Processing Intern
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Language and Math Summer Intern
Columbia University Speech Lab Intern
These examples highlight the wide range of options that Eureka students have upon completion, allowing them to explore various industries and pursue careers in fields they are passionate about.
Eureka Alumni from this program have received admission offers to Stanford University, Princeton University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Northwestern University, and other top US universities.
Alumni from this program have gone off to pursue majors in History, Political Science, and Economics, among others.
The research experience and skills students receive at the Eureka Program have helped students get accepted to programs such as the MIT - LaunchX Entrepreneurship Summer Program, The Wharton School - Leadership in the Business World, and other top summer programs.
Many students from this program are also very engaged in their communities, sharing in volunteering activities and starting non-profit organizations to help the community. During COVID-19, several students have started organizations to help obtain and distribute health supplies. Many alumni from this program have received top awards like Scholastic Art & Writing National Awards, U.S. Presidential Scholars Awards, and many others.
The below sections will provide more insight into the students that have attended this program and share their experiences and successes.
Research Topic Samples
Foreign Language Effect on Risk Preference: Framing, Loss Aversion, and Risk Aversion
The study examines how language impacts risk preference in Chinese-English bilinguals. Participants completed a questionnaire in their native language or English and their risk judgement and tolerance were tested in gain and loss domains. Results showed processing information in English reduced susceptibility to framing effect and loss aversion but did not affect risk tolerance levels. Those who learned English after seven were more susceptible to framing effect. Findings suggest foreign language reduces affective biases in risk judgement by promoting more systematic information processing and diminished emotionality. The author of this thesis conducted this study through the Eureka Linguistics Program.
College Admission Results
Attended Eureka
2021 Summer
High School Name
St. Paul's School
Admission Offer Received
• Yale University
• Williams College
• Brown University
• Cornell University
Eureka Research Title
A Review Of Current Research On Grammatical Gender And Its Effect On Conceptual And Nonlinguistic Thinking
Attended Eureka
2020
High School Name
Kent School
Admission Offer Received
• (REA) Princeton University
• Stanford University
Eureka Research Title
The Unifying Theory Of Bootstrapping: The Collaboration Of Multiple Language Acquisition Mechanisms Bootstrapping
Attended Eureka
2021
High School Name
The Experimental High School Attached To Beijing Normal University
Admission Offer Received
• Princeton Unversity
• Williams College
• Northwestern University
Eureka Research Title
The Epistemological Basis Of Universal Grammar：A Comparsion To Platonic Recollection Doctrine.
Attended Eureka
2022 Summer
High School Name
Princeton High School
Admission Offer Received
• (REA) Princeton University
Eureka Research Title
The Use Of Gendered Pronouns By Mandarin Speakers Studying English
Attended Eureka
2021
High School Name
Shenzhen Middle School
Admission Offer Received
• (REA) Yale University
Eureka Research Title
Revolution Of Color Terms In Chinese Literature
Attended Eureka
2020
High School Name
Concord Academy
Admission Offer Received
• University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Eureka Research Title
The Difficulties/Complications Inherent In Researching Bilingualism
Attended Eureka
2020
High School Name
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Admission Offer Received
• Rice University
Eureka Research Title
Are There Bilingual Effects On The Working Memory In Bilingual Miao-Mandarin Juveniles In Rural Regions Of China?
Attended Eureka
2020
High School Name
Concord Academy
Admission Offer Received
• (ED) Columbia University
Eureka Research Title
Does Late Bilingualism (Second Language Learned After The Critical Period) Still Pose A Meta-Cognitive And Cognitive Advantage As Does Early Bilingualism?
Attended Eureka
2020
High School Name
St. Paul's School
Admission Offer Received
• (ED) Columbia University
Eureka Research Title
How Does Tonal Shift In Department Store Vendors Correlate With The Socioeconomic Class Of Customers The Stores Are Targeting At?
Attended Eureka
2020
High School Name
Nanjing Foreign Language School
Admission Offer Received
• Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
Eureka Research Title
Research Topic - Undisclosed
Student Experiences
How Do NLP chatbots respond with the appropriate emotional affect
Eureka Student Research: The Use of Gendered Pronouns by Mandarin Speakers Studying English
Community Activities
Tencent is a Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate and holding company headquartered in Shenzhen. It is one of the highest grossing multimedia companies in the world based on revenue. of our Eureka alumni from the Linguistics program secured an internship with Tencent as a Natural Language Processing intern.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861, MIT has played a significant role in the development of many areas of modern technology and science. A Eureka alumni from the Linguistics Program was selected to study at the selective MIT Language and Math summer program.
Sign language is a visual language that uses a combination of hand gestures, facial expressions, and body language to communicate. It is used by deaf and hard-of-hearing people, as well as by those who can hear but may have difficulty with spoken language. There are many different sign languages around the world, with each country or region having its own unique sign language. Some of the most widely used sign languages include American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL), and Auslan (Australian Sign Language). A Eureka alumni from the Linguistics Program founded a Sign Language Society to foster an appreciation and empathy for sign language and its users.
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Honors and Awards
In 2019, China formally joined the International Linguistic Olympiad (IOL), which opened a door for Chinese students to become global talents. This provided an opportunity for the selected participants who excelled in the NOL China region selection competition to compete and communicate with outstanding minds from various countries around the world. A Eureka alumni won in the top category.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a national program that recognizes and celebrates the creative achievements of young artists and writers in grades 7-12. It provides opportunities for exhibition, publication, and scholarship, as well as a platform for talented students to showcase their work to a wider audience. Several of Eureka Alumni from this program have received this award.
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* All college results rankings are based on the 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
