About PhilSoc
The Philological Society (PhilSoc) is the oldest learned society in Great Britain devoted to the scholarly study of language and languages.
PhilSoc was established in its present form in 1842, consisting partly of members of a society of the same name established at the University of London in 1830 “to investigate and promote the study and knowledge of the structure, the affinities, and the history of languages”.
As well as encouraging all aspects of the study of language, PhilSoc has a particular interest in historical and comparative linguistics, and maintains its traditional interest in the structure, development, and varieties of Modern English.
Membership of PhilSoc
The Society has a membership of over 500 members worldwide. There are two categories of membership, ordinary and student associate.
Ordinary membership is open to all.
Student Associate membership is available for students enrolled at educational institutions at a reduced subscription rate for up to five years, after which they become an ordinary member at the usual annual subscription rate.
Activities
PhilSoc pursues its charitable aims in a number of ways:
PhilSoc organises seven annual scholarly meetings
PhilSoc's journal, the Transactions of the Philological Society (TPhS) is published for the Society by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
PhilSoc's book series, the Publications of the Philological Society, is full open access and published by Open Book Publishers
PhilSoc organises a biennial student essay competition in honour of the memory of the late RH Robins, former PhilSoc President and Secretary.
PhilSoc offers bursaries to student members to support conference attendance and fieldwork.
PhilSoc offers funding to support public and outreach events with small grants.
Website
More information about PhilSoc can be found at our website: https://philsoc.org.uk/
The Philological Society (PhilSoc) is the oldest learned society in Great Britain devoted to the scholarly study of language and languages.
PhilSoc was established in its present form in 1842, consisting partly of members of a society of the same name established at the University of London in 1830 “to investigate and promote the study and knowledge of the structure, the affinities, and the history of languages”.
As well as encouraging all aspects of the study of language, PhilSoc has a particular interest in historical and comparative linguistics, and maintains its traditional interest in the structure, development, and varieties of Modern English.
Membership of PhilSoc
The Society has a membership of over 500 members worldwide. There are two categories of membership, ordinary and student associate.
Ordinary membership is open to all.
Student Associate membership is available for students enrolled at educational institutions at a reduced subscription rate for up to five years, after which they become an ordinary member at the usual annual subscription rate.
Activities
PhilSoc pursues its charitable aims in a number of ways:
PhilSoc organises seven annual scholarly meetings
PhilSoc's journal, the Transactions of the Philological Society (TPhS) is published for the Society by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
PhilSoc's book series, the Publications of the Philological Society, is full open access and published by Open Book Publishers
PhilSoc organises a biennial student essay competition in honour of the memory of the late RH Robins, former PhilSoc President and Secretary.
PhilSoc offers bursaries to student members to support conference attendance and fieldwork.
PhilSoc offers funding to support public and outreach events with small grants.
Website
More information about PhilSoc can be found at our website: https://philsoc.org.uk/
