Nikolaus Ritt

Nikolaus Ritt serves as a Professor in the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Vienna, with his office located in Room 3E-O2-17 at Spitalgasse 2, 1090 Wien. He maintains regular office hours every Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and is contactable via nikolaus.ritt@univie.ac.at.

His research centers on the structural and historical evolution of the English language, with specialized expertise in morphonotactics, phonological analysis, and the philosophical frameworks of linguistic science. This is evidenced by his recurring instruction in advanced seminars like Morphonotactics and Philosophy of Language Science, alongside core courses such as History of English and Structural Analysis. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with historical language development, emphasizing systematic approaches to English language transformation across eras.