Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, also known as LMU Munich, is one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious universities. It was founded in 1472 in the city of Munich.
The university’s Department of Linguistics offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various areas of linguistics, including theoretical linguistics, experimental linguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and computational linguistics.
Notable linguists who have been affiliated with LMU Munich include Wolfgang Klein, a renowned linguist known for his work in the field of language acquisition, and Helmut Schnelle, a linguist and philologist known for his research on historical linguistics.
LMU Munich is a leading research institution in the field of linguistics, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of cutting-edge methods and technologies in linguistic research.
The university’s linguistics department has close ties to other departments and research centers at LMU Munich, as well as to other universities and research institutions around the world.
LMU Munich is known for its strong focus on both theoretical and applied linguistics, and its linguistics department offers a wide range of courses and research opportunities for students interested in studying language and communication.