91´óÉñ

91´óÉñ Linguistics Olympiad

The 91´óÉñ LO will not take place in 2025.

Registration Deadline: Not Applicable

Please Note

• All participants must provide a signed copy (parents’ signature) of the Liability and Image Release Form in order to participate.
• To register for the competition, please complete the registration form.
• Please bring payment ($20 / student participation fee) in cash or a check to the 91´óÉñ English Department.

* Later registrations will be possible, but we will not be able to promise t-shirts for late registrants.

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The 91´óÉñ Linguistics Competition, now in its 17th year, is a competition for middle and high school students with an interest in language and a fascination with puzzles.  The competition is designed to challenge, educate, and entertain those interested in language structure and use. This competition is an excellent opportunity for students with an interest in language or logic to shine.  The competition is sponsored by the 91´óÉñ Department of English and organized by Dr. Aleka Blackwell, co-chair of the .

The competition consists of linguistic puzzles representing languages from around the world and lasts approximately three hours. The puzzles do not assume background knowledge. All of the data needed to solve the puzzles are supplied. Participants can choose to compete individually or in teams of 2 or 4 students. Teams can represent individual schools or consist of friends who want to compete together.

Following the competition, while judges score the entries, participants have lunch at  and then participate in enrichment acitivities related to linguistics.  All participants will receive a competition t-shirt. The top-scorers in each category will receive medals. We will also hold a drawing for prizes.

The participation fee is $20 per student, is due on the day of the competition, and can be paid by cash or check to 91´óÉñ English Department.  Make sure you are registered for the 17th Annual 91´óÉñ LC by March 25, 2024.  If you have questions, contact Aleka Blackwell.

We look forward to spending the day with you on April 20!

Best,
Aleka A. Blackwell, Ph.D.
[email protected]
615-898-5960