About
David Bell is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Linguistics at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a strong focus on pragmatics, discourse analysis, and the sociocultural dimensions of language. His office is located in Gordy Hall 383C, and he can be reached at belld@ohio.edu.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Boston University, 1994
- MA in Linguistics, San Diego State University, 1989
- PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate of Education), University of Sussex, 1975
- B.Sc. in Sociology, N.E. London University, 1970
David Bell's research centers on pragmatics and discourse markers, especially their use in academic and conversational contexts. He has also expanded into language and food studies, exploring how food-related discourse reflects identity, class, and cultural transfer—particularly in historical British contexts. His work often bridges linguistic theory with cultural and historical analysis, as seen in his collaborative studies on wine tasting notes, wartime Italian POW foodways, and early 20th-century advertising language.
His recent publications demonstrate a shift toward interdisciplinary research combining linguistics, cultural history, and food studies. Themes include conviviality, commensality, stylistic variation in expert discourse, and the pragmatics of advertising. These works reveal a consistent interest in how language constructs social meaning across time and context.
Scientific Awards:
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As an Associate Professor and Chair, David Bell is likely involved in advising graduate students and leading departmental initiatives. While no specific grants are mentioned, his sustained publication record in top journals suggests a history of research productivity and academic leadership. He has collaborated extensively with Dr. Tony Moran on food-related linguistic projects, indicating an active research partnership.
David Bell is associated with the Linguistics program at Ohio University. There is no mention of specific labs or research centers, but his role as Chair implies administrative and organizational leadership within the department.
