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Linguistics Program

项目简介

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

Linguistics Program

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.

研究主题案例

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.

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大学录取结果

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

学生经历

How Do NLP chatbots respond with the appropriate emotional affect
Eureka Student Research: The Use of Gendered Pronouns by Mandarin Speakers Studying English

社区活动

Tencent Natural Language Processing Internship

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.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Language and Math Program

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 Society

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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荣誉和奖励

International Linguistics Olympiad

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.

IOWA Secondary School Training Program

The Iowa Secondary School Training Program (SSTP) is a prestigious high school summer research program that only accepts 15% of applicants. A Eureka alumni from the Linguistics program was selected for the Iowa SSTP.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

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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* Some students names are hidden from this page for privacy purposes

* All college results rankings are based on the 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings

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