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We are a scholarly linguistics society dedicated to the study of language in the Caribbean, and to the dissemination of both the theoretical and applied research of our members. The Society was founded with the goals of promoting the study of language with special reference to the Caribbean, and of involving interested persons from all parts of the world. The research, interests and publications of SCL members have always addressed both theoretical and applied linguistics, with increasing attention being given to the role and development of language in Caribbean education.
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Who We are
The current members of the SCL come from over 25 different countries around the world. They represent various universities, academic institutions, government ministries, schools and private organizations. We look forward to welcoming you to the SCL family!
News Room
23.03.2020 SCL Covid-19 Response
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on 2020 SCL Conference. Read the March Newsletter
20.12.2019 SCL 2020 Conference is coming
The UWI, St. Augustine to host the 23rd Biennial Conference from August 2-8, 2020. Visit the Conference Site.
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Meet the Executive
The SCL is governed by an Executive Committe, elected to serve for a period of two years.
Honorary Members
In recognition of the contributions of those distinguished members who have dedicated their lives to the advancement of the SCL and research in Linguistics.
In Tribute
Remembering the lives and celebrating the contributions of our SCL members who have gone on.
Conferences
Learn about the latest research on Caribbean languages and connect with researchers from across the globe. Look back on past Conferences and find out where next we meet.
Publications
View the range of publications by the SCL and learn how to submit your research for publication.
John Reinecke Prize
Award for the Best Final Year undergraduate Student majoring in Linguistics on each campus of The University of the West Indies, and from 2008, of the University of Guyana.
Member Spotlight
This month we are delighted to feature Professor Hubert Devonish, Professor of Linguistics at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica, and former President of the SCL (1994-96 and 2010-12). Professor Devonish has researched and published in the areas of Caribbean Language Policy, Caribbean Sociolinguistics, Creole tonology and language education. He is the Coordinator of the Jamaican Language Unit/Unit of Caribbean Language Research, set up to research and advocate for the use of Jamaican Creole in formal and public contexts in Jamaica.
Professor Devonish's publications include Language and Liberation: Creole Language Politics in the Caribbean; Talking Rhythm, Stressing Tone: Prominence in Anglo-West African Creole Languages; and Talking in Tones: A Study of Tone in Afro-European Creole Languages. View the Professor's full profile.
