Christian Langstrof

Prof. Dr. Christian Langstrof serves as Professor of Linguistics within the Institute of English and American Studies at the Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Paderborn, a position held since Winter Semester 2016. His academic trajectory includes prior appointments at WWU Münster and the University of Freiburg.

His educational qualifications include:

• Habilitation in English Philology (2014, University of Freiburg)
• PhD in Linguistics (2003-2006, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand)
• M.A. in English, Linguistics, and German as a Foreign Language (1996-2002, Bielefeld University and Australian National University)

Langstrof's research investigates language heterogeneity through sociolinguistic, historical, and phonetic lenses. His work emphasizes inclusive contexts in language education, media representations of English varieties, and evolutionary patterns in World Englishes—particularly Southern Hemisphere varieties. Current projects analyze speech perception dynamics, sociophonetic variation, and historical change in classroom settings.

Teaching responsibilities span core linguistics domains including historical linguistics, phonology, and sociolinguistics, with specialized courses on media linguistics and teacher training applications.