Jamie Root

Jamie Root is a Clinical Associate Professor of French at New York University (NYU), specializing in French linguistics with a focus on language contact dynamics. He holds a PhD from Indiana University (2018) and has taught at institutions including Butler University and Indiana University, as well as in France. His research explores English influence on Louisiana French, sociolinguistic perceptions of immersion schools, and discourse markers in Southern Louisiana. He collaborates on High Variability Phonetic Training (HVPT) research, contributing to a Spencer Grant-funded project for language education resources.

• Education: PhD (2018), MA (2013), and BA (2011) in French Linguistics/related fields from Indiana University and SUNY Buffalo.

Research interests span historical linguistics, philology, and phonetics. His recent publications analyze discourse markers and lexical borrowing in Louisiana French communities. Jamie’s work bridges theoretical linguistics with pedagogical applications, particularly in minority language preservation. He has contributed to grant initiatives aimed at improving language teaching methodologies through HVPT implementation.

Non-academic pursuits include dystopian literature, dancing, and theater.