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• Bilingualism
• Multilingualism
• Chinese Linguistics
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Dr. Yanyu Guo is a tenured Lecturer in Chinese Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, and serves as Director of the MA Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MA-TCSOL) program. She is a board member of the Committee on Linguistics Theories and Language Education Research under the International Society for Chinese Language Teaching. Previously, she held positions at Tsinghua University (2011-2013) and the University of Cambridge (2013-2020), where she conducted AHRC-funded postdoctoral research on multilingualism and bilingualism. Her research focuses on bilingualism and multilingualism across the lifespan, formal linguistics (syntax-semantics interface), Chinese linguistics, language processing, and the application of generative artificial intelligence in Chinese language instruction. She leads two trilingualism projects (English-Irish-Chinese and English-Korean-Chinese) funded by Enterprise Ireland and the Royal Irish Academy, and collaborates internationally with institutions in Spain, China, and the UK. Dr. Guo’s peer-reviewed publications span 15 years, covering L2/L3 acquisition of Chinese aspect markers, sentence-final particles, yes-no questions, and syntactic transfer. Her work integrates generative linguistics with pedagogical applications, emphasizing the role of linguistic distance, typological differences, and prior language experience in shaping multilingual grammars. Scientific Awards and Grants: Trinity College External Studentship (Cambridge PhD funding) AHRC-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship (MEITS project) Enterprise Ireland Grant for 'Diversity and Unity among Multilinguals' (2023-2024) Royal Irish Academy Grant for 'Linguistic Distance and Second Language Proficiency' (2025-2026) She has supervised two completed PhD projects and is currently advising five PhD candidates at UCC, with a focus on generative approaches to multilingual acquisition and Chinese linguistics. Her research groups include the Cambridge-Chinese University of Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for Bilingualism and collaborations with the International Association of Chinese Linguistics.

• Generative Syntax
• Theoretical Morphology
• Semantics
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Paolo Acquaviva is a Professor at the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at University College Dublin (UCD). He holds a Laurea in Lettere from the University of Pisa and a PhD from the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa (1993). His academic career at UCD spans from 1990 to present, with a 3-year interlude at the University of Venice. He has held roles including Lecturer (1990–1996; 1999–2004), Senior Lecturer (2005), and Professor. His research focuses on theoretical morphology, semantics, and the interfaces between syntax, morphology, and semantics, particularly regarding plurality, nominal categories, and lexical semantics. Acquaviva’s research projects include studies on the vision-language interface, the morphological structure of nouns, and the Irish verbal system. He has been awarded an IRCHSS Senior Fellowship (2004–2005) and a Humboldt Fellowship (2007–2008). His publications explore topics such as pluralia tantum, nominal reference, and the morphosemantics of number. He has coordinated numerous modules in Italian language and literature, emphasizing student-centered pedagogy. He also served as Director of the UCD Foundation for Italian Studies and held leadership roles in university committees. His academic contributions span over 129 publications, including monographs like Lexical Plurals (OUP, 2008). Recent research highlights include investigations into nominal conceptualization, visual object lexicalization, and the structural bases of gender systems. His work bridges formal linguistic theory with empirical typological analysis, particularly in Celtic and Romance languages.

Iryna AndrusiakView profile

Researcher

• Translation Studies
• Sociolinguistics
• ESL/EFL Teaching
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Iryna Andrusiak is a post-doctoral researcher at the Moore Institute of the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway), affiliated with the Anderson Centre for Translation Research and Practice. She holds a PhD in Germanic Languages from Ukraine and previously served as a lecturer and researcher at Uzhhorod National University. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, translation studies, and EFL/ESL teaching methodologies, particularly exploring language creativity, translation of Ukrainian cultural realia, and linguistic challenges faced by migrants and asylum seekers. Education Background: PhD in Germanic Languages (Ukraine), MSc in related fields (implied). She has extensive experience with British Council projects such as 'English for Universities' and 'New Generation School Teacher,' and is a certified ESP teacher trainer. Research Interests: Her work bridges applied linguistics and translation studies, emphasizing non-professional translation practices, ESOL teaching in multicultural contexts, and the role of language in migration. She has investigated new English vocabulary formation, social media discourse analysis, and pandemic-era remote teaching challenges in Ukraine. Grants & Advising: While no specific grants are detailed, her involvement in large-scale educational projects indicates institutional support. No advisees listed, though she contributes to mentorship through university-school partnerships. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Anderson Centre and Moore Institute research communities, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects related to language policy and digital education.

Anna ChahoudView profile

Professor

• Fragmentary Republican Latin
• Transmission of Latin texts
• Latin registers
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Anna Chahoud is a Professor of Latin at the Department of Classics, Trinity College Dublin, within the School of Histories and Humanities. She joined Trinity College in 2006 as Chair of Latin and is a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin (FTCD, 2007) and Public Orator of the University of Dublin. Her research spans fragmentary Republican Latin, textual transmission, Latin registers, and the interplay between literary and spoken language. Research Focus: Fragmentary Republican Latin, textual transmission, Latin grammar, and linguistic variation. Teaching: Coordinates undergraduate/postgraduate Latin teaching, lectures on Latin satire, early Latin, and Roman rhetoric, and teaches on the MPhil programme. Publications: Authored/co-authored works on Lucilius, Latin grammar, colloquial vs. literary Latin, and manuscript studies.