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Tom Werner is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University. He serves as the faculty advisor for the Undergraduate Linguistics Program. His research focuses on the logical and theoretical underpinnings of linguistic fieldwork, particularly monolingual elicitation. Werner employs a unified approach that encompasses diverse sub-fields of linguistics including phonology, syntax, semantics, and writing systems, exploring the cultural, social, and individual identity issues reflected in language. His work has particularly emphasized Turkic languages (Sakha), Germanic languages (Frisian), Japanese, and Lincos (a language designed for interstellar communication).
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.