About the Society

The Society for Mediaeval Languages and Linguistics was formed in 1998 to promote the linguistic study of languages known to have been written or spoken during the period AD 450-1450, and to provide a forum for those with an interest in and working in this field. Membership is and should be diverse, encompassing mediaevalists and linguists alike, and is open to people working on any linguistic aspect of mediaeval languages. We sponsor sessions of papers and hold our business meeting every year in May at the International Congress on Medieval Studies held at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.

Anyone working on the structure or use of any mediaeval language is encouraged to join. Membership at present (and for at least the near future) is free of charge and open to scholars of any nationality or affiliation. Those wishing to join may e-mail either the President of the Society, Dr. Paul Johnston at johnstonp@wmich.edu or its Secretary and Webmaster, Dr. Edwin Duncan at eduncan@towson.edu. You will be placed on our rolls, be invited to our session and meetings, and be eligible to stand for office in our society.

We hope to hear from you soon.


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