OSU Navigation Bar

The Ohio State University

SLIYS

Dissecting language one piece at a time.

Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars
"It was cool to learn the difference in sound between 'w' and 'voiceless w'. They never teach us this, or a LOT of these English pronunciation essentials in school."
- SLIYS '09/'10 Participant

On a walk Welcome to the Web site for SLIYS (pronounced "SLICE"), a weeklong summer program for high school students organized by the Department of Linguistics at The Ohio State University.

SLIYS promotes language study in all aspects by cultivating a deeper appreciation of language similarities and differences. Our aim is to provide high school students with greater linguistic awareness and understanding, with the ability to think critically about language, and with a deeper appreciation for all aspects of language and language study. Click on the link below for information about this year's special program:

SLIYS '12: Basics of Language for Language Learners: Priority Application deadline March 31


SLIYS '12 -- two sessions available:

Session 1: July 8 - 13
Session 2: July 15 - 20