Christopher Joby

Christopher Joby is a Professor and Associate Tutor in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of East Anglia. He also holds the title of Honorary Research Fellow in the School of History and Art History, reflecting his ongoing scholarly contributions.

His research centers on early modern history, with a focus on linguistic diversity, language revitalization, and cross-cultural religious missions. Key areas include the historical role of language in Norwich and missionary activities in 17th-century Taiwan, particularly involving the Siraya people.

His recent publications span topics in historical linguistics, translation, colonialism, and community dynamics. These works demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining textual analysis, cultural history, and sociolinguistics.

Selected Scientific Contributions:

• Christian Mission in Seventeenth-Century Taiwan
• Language revitalisation using historical texts: The case of Siraya
• Law and order in exile communities in early modern Norfolk
• Norwich, an English Quadrilingual City in the Early Modern Period

Christopher Joby has advised on language and historical research topics, though specific students are not listed. His work is supported by access to archival materials and interdisciplinary collaborations. He is involved in editorial roles, such as contributing to a special issue of History.

His research is associated with the School of History and Art History at UEA, where he contributes to projects on polyglot texts, translation studies, and early modern cultural exchanges.