Language and literacy are intimately related. Language skills include listening, speaking, taking turns when engaging in conversation, communicating needs, describing things, having meaningful ...

According to UNESCO’s World Atlas of Languages there are 8,324 spoken or signed languages in existence. Of these, 7,000 are still in use today. Globally, only 351 languages are used as languages of ...

Low health literacy (HL) and language negatively affect cancer screening and prevention behaviors; less is known about how they affect the patient’s experience during cancer treatment. This study ...

Writers use language to create different effects. Learning how to use these will make your writing more engaging. This video shows how to use persuasive language techniques effectively.

Note: Applications for Fall 2026 and beyond are open. (This program is currently not accepting applications for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 year.) UMass Lowell offers two online graduate programs to ...