A must-read review by Dr. Michael L. Chyet in the Kurdish Studies Journal of Geoffrey Khan and Masoud Mohammadirad’s Language Contact in Sanandaj.

https://brill.com/view/journals/ksj/aop/article-10.1163-29502292-00302002/article-10.1163-29502292-00302002.xml

Happy Chomsky Day! December 7th marks his 96th birthday. You can listen to this short podcast, “Linguistics in Less Than One Minute,” in Kurdish with English subtitles. I recorded it four years ago, and it gives a brief overview of his life and work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoUJ6uHlP1w&list=PLMxC3PVhb6qfYMGwu7A2mT7XMIqRxfkxB&index=4

DECEMBER: THE MONTH OF LOVERS!

Mem u Zîn — the Kurdish Romeo & Juliet — is calling your heart.
Dive into love, loss, and timeless poetry in an exclusive Kurdish interview with renowned linguist Dr. Michael Chyet

We’ll explore the passion, language, and deep meaning behind this legendary epic that has shaped Kurdish culture for centuries.

Coming Soon

Send to someone who believes in eternal love and epic stories!

World Arabic Language Day

Today we celebrate the beauty, history, and global influence of the Arabic language.
Four years ago, I recorded a short video as part of my series “Linguistics in Less Than One Minute.”

The video is in Kurdish, with English subtitles, and offers a quick linguistic insight into Arabic.
You can listen to it here:

https://youtu.be/bQWbmZ5DCP4?si=nSbc8TO84u4i4IjY

Join the celebration and rediscover Arabic through the lens of linguistics!

#News
Prof. Mark Aronoff was recently interviewed for a video titled "Insights from Prof. Mark Aronoff: Language, Morphology, and Beyond."

Read it here: https://linguistics.stonybrook.edu/news/2025/Interview%20with%20Prof.%20Aronoff.php

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When Jeanne is accepted on to a PhD course, she is over the moon, brimming with excitement and grand plans—but is the world ready for her masterful analysis of labyrinth motifs in Kafka’s The Trial? At first Jeanne throws herself into research with great enthusiasm, but as time goes by, it becomes clear that things aren’t quite going according to plan. Notes on a Thesis is a reminder of the strangeness of academia, of every awful essay, every disastrous exam, and every insanity-inducing dissertation. If you’ve ever stared gloomily at a blank page, battled with office administrators or driven yourself (and everyone you know) mad by droning on about your work, then Notes on a Thesis will make you laugh (or cry) in recognition

Tonight’s Special Webinar Invitation
Join us for an enriching cultural and literary evening:

📖 The Epic Story of Mem and Zin with Dr. Michael Chyet.

🎙 A live conversation with Dr. Michael Chyet, renowned American Kurdologist, linguist, and lexicographer, exploring Kurdish literature, language, and cultural heritage.

🕘 Time: 9:00 PM (Erbil Time)
💻 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5821725458?pwd=Tdv0TkBBidQ4PRWNNajWkO3BvM8CaM.1&omn=84548560691

Meeting ID: 582 172 5458
Passcode: 950856

📚 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with one of the most celebrated classics of Kurdish literature alongside an internationally respected scholar.

Another inspiring meeting with Dr. Michael Chyet —
renowned Kurdologist, lexicographer, linguist,
or better yet, a man who speaks 45 languages.
This special conversation took place in the warmth and beauty of my mother tongue,
exploring the timeless Kurdish epic Mem û Zîn —
a story of love, language, and cultural memory.

Stay tuned for a conversation that bridges languages, cultures, and centuries.

What we discussed today at the linguistics club: ' Kurdish and Arabic' with Donya, a freshman B.A student of English language and literature at Kharazmi university😊🙏🤝

Recording of a special academic interview with Dr. Michael Chyet on Mem û Zîn, often referred to as the Kurdish Romeo and Juliet, exploring its literary and cultural significance.

https://youtu.be/rNbTF2pY9L4?si=RaxXe-Adl5RO9MFl

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Minds !n Linguistics Team.
Jan 2. 2026

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Snow fell in some places today ❄️
Think of language like weather:
sounds shift, meanings drift, accents freeze or melt.
That’s linguistics in everyday life.

A new citation has been received for one of our studies on translation of polysemous emojis.

Yoh can read the article at the link below:
https://shorturl.at/6z24a

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