Department of Lithuanian Language

The Department promotes humanities culture, encourages correct language use in academic and professional environments, and contributes to language research and the preparation of academic publications.

Phone: +370 5 274 4870, +370 5 274 4871 Email: lks@vilniustech.lt

Areas of Activity

Research in Lithuanian Language and Academic Language

Research is conducted in linguistics, grammar, lexicology, and syntax.
The characteristics of academic language and the development of terminology in various scientific fields are examined.
Issues related to Lithuanian language norms, usage, and their interaction are analysed.

Sociolinguistic Research and Language Use in the Academic Environment

Research examines students’ linguistic attitudes and patterns of language use.
Language is explored as a social phenomenon in the university environment.
The Department provides insights into the development of Standard Lithuanian.

Didactics of Language and Teaching Lithuanian as a Foreign Language

Research focuses on the effectiveness of language teaching methods.
Resources for teaching Lithuanian are created and enhanced.
The integration of research and classroom practice is promoted in language education.

Qualification Research Papers

The Department systematically conducts qualification research reflecting changes in the Lithuanian language, terminology, and academic language across different periods. The main research topics and areas include:

Research and Educational Aspects of Professional Language (2018–2022)
- 2018 – The Scope of the Concept of Professional Language: Research Review and Perspectives
- 2019 – The Functioning of Professional Vocabulary in the Academic Environment
Professional Language: Expression and Social Aspects (2013–2017)
- 2017 – The Importance of Professional Language in a Global Society
- 2016 – Interdisciplinarity in Creative Industries and Creativity in Social Communication
- 2015 – Variation and Competition in Professional Language Expression
- 2014 – Content Scope and Expressive Possibilities of Professional Language at a Technical University
- 2013 – Analysis of the Need and Opportunities for Professional Language at a Technical University

Department Staff

The Department is staffed by Lithuanian language specialists and philologists who promote cultural awareness and humanistic values. They educate professionals capable of developing language culture in the academic environment.