The Linguistic Society of America is a professional association founded in New York City on 28 December 1924 to advance the scientific study of language in the United States. Leonard Bloomfield was among its founders and served as its president in 1935. The society publishes the journal Language, among others, and has run a biennial Linguistic Institute offering advanced training to linguists since 1928.
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Founded Year FounderAbout 75 linguists meeting on 28 December 1924, including Leonard Bloomfield and Edgar Sturtevant. 2 SeatLexington, Kentucky, United States 1 Connections
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1. Linguistic Society of America (LSA About)
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The Linguistic Society of America (LSA), founded in 1924, is the leading U.S. professional organization dedicated to advancing the scientific study of language.
2. Linguistic Society of America (Wikipedia)
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The Linguistic Society of America (LSA) was founded on 28 December 1924, when about 75 linguists met to select officers, ratify a constitution, and present papers.
- Has Member: Leonard Bloomfield
Founded By: Leonard Bloomfield, History section
One of the founding members, Leonard Bloomfield, explained the need for and establishment of the society so that the science of language, similar to but separate from other sciences, could build a "professional consciousness.
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