Keir Moulton

Keir Moulton is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto. He holds a PhD from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a BA (Honors) from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the syntax-semantics interface, experimental linguistics, and formal approaches to clause structure and anaphora. He has conducted extensive experimental work on pronoun resolution, ellipsis, and binding theory, with a particular interest in exploring how structural constraints influence language processing.

His academic career includes roles as co-editor of NELS 34 and contributions to major linguistics conferences such as SALT and WCCFL. Moulton's recent work examines topics like underspecified pronoun interpretation, Korean VP anaphora, and the cognitive processing of syntactic structures. His methodologies blend formal theoretical analysis with experimental techniques, including eye-tracking studies and acceptability judgments.

Key research areas include: experimental syntax-semantics interaction, binding theory, ellipsis resolution, and the typology of clausal complementation. He has published over 50 articles in journals like Language, Linguistic Inquiry, and Journal of Cognitive Science, as well as book chapters and edited volumes.

Moulton’s work has been supported by grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada. His teaching focuses on graduate courses in syntax, semantics, and experimental methods.