The areas of research may include, but are not limited to, theoretically informed applications of AI in language teaching, learning, and assessment; computational and AI-supported approaches to language research, generative AI and language use; human-AI interaction and communication, the linguistic and communicative capacities of AI systems, and the social, ethical, educational, and professional implications of AI. This vibrant intellectual environment is further enriched by programming and research activities undertaken by several centers associated with the Department, including the Center for Language Acquisition (CLA) and the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC).