This interdisciplinary program explores the role of language and communication as central elements in addressing issues of social dynamics and equality. Thereby, it examines language, language acquisition, interaction as well as linguistic challenges and loss of language in relation to equality and equity in various social and cultural contexts. Simultaneously, the program provides a platform for investigating the role of language and communication in connection to related concepts such as inclusion and belonging, and others.
With its focus on understanding the way language and communication shapes social dynamics, the program systematically investigates different social groups and their communication patterns, including bilingual and multilingual populations, first and second-language users and learners, and populations with and without impairments. The purpose of these studies is to foster the development of more inclusive communication environments within and across different social groups.