Lecture: The German and International Linguistics Olympiads

... what the heck are they?

Linguistics is generally neglected in German schools. One way, however, for students to get to know linguistics are Linguistics Olympiads. Though relatively obscure, we believe that the German Linguistics Olympiad (DOL) and International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) have great potential as accessible and fun gateways to linguistics.

In our presentation, we, representing the association Förderverein deutsche Linguistik-Olympiade e. V., aim to briefly present the DOL and IOL via overviews of organisational structure, personal accounts of the influence of the Olympiads over our own lives, and showcases of example problems. Also, we aim to show how university students such as ourselves can participate in the organisation of the Olympiads.

Linguistics is generally neglected in German schools. One way, however, for students to get to know linguistics are Linguistics Olympiads. Though relatively obscure, we believe that the German Linguistics Olympiad (DOL) and International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) have great potential as accessible and fun gateways to linguistics.

In our presentation, we, representing the association Förderverein deutsche Linguistik-Olympiade e. V., aim to briefly present the DOL and IOL via overviews of organisational structure, personal accounts of the influence of the Olympiads over our own lives, and showcases of example problems. Also, we aim to show how university students such as ourselves can participate in the organisation of the Olympiads.

The Linguistics Olympiads are not unique, as there are many other student competitions for various subjects. However, the DOL is rather unique in its organisational structure. In contrast to, for example, the German Physics Olympiad, which is organised by a university, the DOL is now run by a nascent association, the Förderverein deutsche Linguistik-Olympiade e. V., which we are part of. University students are encouraged to send in linguistic problems for the three rounds as well as join the association. In doing so, you can support one of the most engaging ways for people to get to know linguistics whilst still in school.

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Day: 2022-11-05
Start time: 14:15
Duration: 00:30
Room: Wiwi-Bunker — Room 3034
Track: Diverse
Language: en

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