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Tatiana Nekrasova-BekerView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Applied Linguistics
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
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Dr. Tatiana Nekrasova-Beker is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and TEFL-TESL at Colorado State University, affiliated with the English departments (undergraduate and graduate). She specializes in second language acquisition, corpus-based research, and ESP methodology, collaborating with the Programs for Learning Academic and Community English (PLACE) to support international students and faculty. Her roles include teaching graduate courses in the TEFL/TESL program and designing language materials for discipline-specific contexts. Education : - PhD in Applied Linguistics from Northern Arizona University - M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University Research Interests : Usage-based approaches to L2 acquisition, formulaic language in fluency, corpus analysis of discipline-specific discourse, ESP course design, and assessment methodologies. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in engineering, business, and academic contexts. Publications : Dr. Nekrasova-Beker’s research focuses on lexical patterns in engineering discourse, ESP curriculum development, and L2 assessment. Recent work includes studies on vocabulary demands in Russian engineering education and corpus-based analyses of engineering sub-disciplines. Collaborations and Teaching : Collaborates with PLACE to enhance language support programs. Teaches courses such as E526 (TESL methods), E527 (SLA theories), and E634 (ESP curriculum design). Engages students in project-based learning and intercultural communication studies. Personal Interests : Enjoys traveling, exploring Colorado’s natural beauty with her family, gardening, and running.

• Applied Linguistics
• Interlanguage Pragmatics
• Second Language Acquisition
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Victòria Codina Espurz is a tenured professor in the English Studies Department at Universitat Jaume I, Spain. She co-directs the MELACOM master's program and holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching Methodology from the University of Pittsburgh, along with an M.A. in TESOL from West Virginia University. Her career focuses on pragmatic aspects of language learning and academic communication. Research Interests: Her work centers on interlanguage pragmatics and how social, cognitive, and contextual factors influence second language acquisition. She investigates pragmatic competence in academic cyber-consultation, email politeness strategies, and cross-linguistic communication patterns across languages like English, Spanish, and Catalan. Publications Trends: Her research spans over 15 years, addressing pragmatic phenomena in academic emails, refusal strategies, and pedagogical applications of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning). Recent works (2019-2022) emphasize social contextual variables, power dynamics, and discourse structure in multilingual email communication.

Khaled Al MasaeedView profile

Associate Professor

• Sociolinguistics & Second Language Acquisition
• Multilingual and Multidialectal Translanguaging Practices
• Second Language Pragmatics
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Khaled Al Masaeed is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and Arabic Studies at Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics, within the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching from the University of Arizona, alongside degrees from institutions in Jordan and North Carolina. His research focuses on the intersection of sociolinguistics and second language acquisition, particularly the relationship between language ideologies and sociolinguistic practices in multilingual/multidialectal contexts. Key themes include translanguaging, L2 pragmatic development, and study abroad outcomes. He has published widely in journals like Applied Linguistics and Modern Language Journal , and presented globally on Arabic language education and multilingualism. Al Masaeed teaches courses on sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and Arabic language and identity. He previously directed study abroad programs in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco. His service roles include board memberships for language education associations, coordination of Arabic studies programs, and academic editing for Routledge's 'Topics in Arabic Applied Linguistics' series. Education: Ph.D. & M.A., University of Arizona: Second Language Acquisition and Teaching M.A., University of North Carolina–Pembroke: English Education B.A., Al al-Bayt University: English Language and Literature He advises numerous PhD students in applied linguistics and second language acquisition, focusing on multilingual practices, pragmatics, and study abroad research. His work emphasizes practical applications of sociolinguistic theory in educational contexts.

• Intercultural Communication
• Pragmatics
• Sociolinguistics
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Leyla Martı is a Professor and Department Chair at Boğaziçi University's Faculty of Education, Department of Linguistics and English Language Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and Modern English Language from Lancaster University (2000), an M.A. in English Language Teaching from Çukurova University (1994), and a B.A. in English Language Teaching from the same institution (1991). Her research focuses on intercultural communication, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and language education, with particular emphasis on cross-cultural comparisons, migration studies, and academic writing practices. Dr. Martı has authored and co-authored numerous publications, including edited volumes and journal articles on topics such as intercultural pedagogy, impoliteness theory, and L2 pragmatics. Her work frequently explores cross-linguistic dynamics in Turkish, German, and English contexts. She has led and contributed to research projects, including the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung-funded initiative on migration and interculturality (2013–2016) and corpus-based studies of academic writing. Her teaching and advising span courses like Cross-Cultural Communication and Research Methods in TEFL. She has supervised over a dozen MA theses and served on numerous thesis juries. Dr. Martı is actively involved in academic organizations such as the European Second Language Association (EUROSLA) and the International Pragmatics Association (iPrA). She also coordinates Erasmus exchange programs and has held visiting scholar roles at institutions including Chemnitz Technical University and the University of Strasbourg.

Laura DominguezView profile

Professor

• Formal Second Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Native Language Attrition
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Professor Laura Dominguez holds a Professorship in Linguistics at the University of Southampton's Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. She serves as Head of Department (2021-2025), REF Champion for Impact, and has held roles including Deputy Head of Department and Head of Research. Her research focuses on formal second language acquisition, bilingualism, native language attrition, and syntactic theory within a generative framework. Key projects include the ESRC-funded SPLLOC corpus initiative and an AHRC project on grammatical attrition. Her research investigates prosodic/syntactic constraints in Spanish word order, L2 acquisition of tense-aspect morphology, and L1 attrition mechanisms in bilinguals. She leads editorial boards for journals like Second Language Research and Spanish Heritage Journal , and holds roles in professional bodies including the ESRC Peer Review College and EuroSLA Executive Committee. Current research emphasizes syntax-theory integration with acquisition studies, leveraging experimental and corpus-based methods. She supervises multiple PhD students in Applied Linguistics and Modern Languages, and accepts new PhD applications. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical studies of multilingual development.

Xiaohong Sharon WenView profile

Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Chinese Language Acquisition
• Second Language Learning Motivation
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Xiaohong Sharon Wen is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and Chinese Language Acquisition at the University of Houston (UH), serving as Director of Chinese Studies since 1994. She pioneered UH’s Chinese Studies program, expanding it from a single course into an interdisciplinary B.A. program and minor, alongside study-abroad initiatives and scholarships. Her research focuses on second language acquisition (SLA) of Chinese, encompassing motivation studies, interlanguage pragmatics, and curriculum design. Publications include over 40 peer-reviewed articles and books such as *The Acquisition of Chinese as a First and Second Language* (2021) and *Studies on Learning and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language* (2019). Key themes address L2 Chinese motivation instruments, heritage language dynamics, and classroom instruction strategies. Her work has been translated into Korean and Chinese, and she serves on editorial boards of journals like *Journal of Chinese Language Studies* and *CASLAR*. Recipient of the Sydney B. Karofsky Teaching Prize, Lence Award for Teaching Excellence, and Global Faculty Award, Wen also chairs the AP Chinese Development Committee for the College Board. She holds adjunct professorships at four institutions in China and Taiwan, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and global educational collaboration. Research grants have supported studies on learner motivation, curriculum design, and intercultural communication. Her work bridges theoretical SLA research with practical classroom applications, influencing global Chinese language education policies and teaching methodologies.

• Applied Linguistics
• Foreign Language Education
• Sociolinguistics
• +3 more

Merje Miliste is a Lecturer in German Language and Linguistics at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures (1.00 FTE since 2019). Previously, she held roles including Programme Director for German Studies (2014), Academic Developer (2016–2019), and various lecturer positions since 2003. She earned a Doctor's Degree in 2011, focusing on interactions between Estonian learners' mother tongue and other languages when acquiring German as an additional foreign language. Education : PhD (2011, University of Tartu) with a thesis on mother tongue interactions in multilingual learners; MA (2000, German Philology); BA (1996, German Language and Literature). Pedagogy training (1995–1996) and intercultural mentorship certification (2008–2009). Research Interests : Applied linguistics, multilingualism, language acquisition processes, technology in language learning, foreign language pedagogy, and sociolinguistics. Her work emphasizes intersections between mother tongue influence, digital tools, and educational methodologies. Publications Overview : Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2001, focusing on topics like AI's role in language media, YouTube-driven language learning, MOOC engagement patterns, and multilingual curriculum design. Recent work explores digital dictionary usage and collaborative teaching strategies. Awards : 2015 Tartu University Scholarship for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Recognized for administrative leadership in educational initiatives. Grants & Roles : Managed German MA programs (2013–2015), chaired national German Olympiad committees (2001–2002), and contributed to language policy discussions in post-Soviet educational contexts. Active in teacher training and intercultural mentorship programs. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures on multilingual education projects and digital pedagogy initiatives.

Elwys De StefaniView profile

Professor

• Syntax of spoken Italian and French
• Language Contact in Urban Contexts
• Sociolinguistics
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Prof. Dr. Elwys De Stefani holds the Chair of French and Italian Linguistics at the University of Heidelberg since 2021. He obtained his licentiate from the University of Basel in 1999 and his PhD in 2001. He has held academic positions across Europe (Basel, Neuchâtel, Freiburg, Lyon, Bern, Leuven) and served as a Visiting Professor at Regensburg, Freiburg, and Unisinos (Brazil). His research focuses on syntax of spoken languages, sociolinguistics, multimodal interaction, and onomastics. Current projects include studies on language choice in public spaces and collaborative grammar in Italian talk-in-interaction. He supervises PhD projects on multilingual encounters, deontic moments in speech, and interaction in medical waiting areas. De Stefani co-edits Research on Language and Social Interaction and Vox Romanica , and chairs the Tenure Board at Heidelberg. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications span monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles exploring topics like interactional onomastics, mobility in discourse, and pandemic language politics. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research in commercial interactions, guided tours, and service encounters. Education: Licentiate in Romance Philology, University of Basel (1999) PhD in Linguistics, University of Basel (2001) Venia Docendi in Romance Philology, University of Bern (2008) Research Interests: Syntax of spoken languages, language contact, sociolinguistics, multimodal analysis, transcription theory, onomastics, and conversation analysis. Current projects investigate multilingual interactions in urban contexts and the role of embodied conduct in dialogue. Key Publications: Includes monographs like «Ah petta ecco, io prendo questi che mi piacciono» (2011) and edited volumes such as Hundert Jahre ‘Italienische Umgangssprache’ (2023). Recent articles address pandemic language politics, spatial interaction in guided tours, and café encounter dynamics.

Meghann PeaceView profile

Associate Professor

• Heritage Language Learning
• Spanish Dialect Contact
• Spanglish
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Meghann Peace, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Languages at St. Mary’s University. She specializes in heritage language acquisition, Spanish dialects, and Spanglish. Research examines identity negotiation among Mexican-American students, dialect contact in study abroad, and critical pedagogy. Articles focus on sociolinguistic justice and community-based language reclamation. She developed the innovative course 'Spanish for Immigration, Human Rights and Community Engagement' and is a frequent media commentator on Spanglish.

Jeffrey SteeleView profile

Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Laboratory Phonology
• Language Assessment
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Jeffrey Steele is a Professor in French Studies at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on second language acquisition, laboratory phonology, and bilingual literacy. He explores how phonological and phonetic factors influence language learning, particularly the acquisition of French and Spanish segmental and prosodic features by Mandarin, Japanese, and English speakers. Steele also investigates the role of phonological awareness in bilingual children's literacy development. PhD in Linguistics, McGill University MA in French Linguistics, Queen’s University BA Hons in French, University of Manitoba Steele’s work employs electropalatography (EPG) to analyze articulatory timing, assimilation, and cluster simplification in native and non-native speech. His publications address topics like cross-linguistic influence on coda voicing, syllable position effects, and the impact of phonetic input variability on L2 learning. Recent studies highlight gradient and categorical effects in bilingual phonology, phonological licensing asymmetries, and prosodic prominence acquisition. He co-developed the University of Toronto Test of French and maintains the Romance Phonetics Database (2004–Present). SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2022–2027) on Reading Comprehension in French Immersion Learners Steele teaches courses in French language skills, linguistic analysis, and individual differences in language acquisition. His collaborations with researchers like Colantoni and Kochetov bridge theoretical linguistics and applied pedagogy.

Eva Thue VoldView profile

Professor

• Foreign Language Didactics
• Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
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Eva Thue Vold is Professor in Foreign Language Didactics at the Department of Teacher Education and School Research, University of Oslo. Her work focuses on language acquisition, multilingualism, and classroom observation using video data. She leads research on interlanguage analysis, learner corpus studies, and models for language teacher education. PhD in French Linguistics, University of Bergen (2008) Cand.philol in French, English, and Psychology, University of Bergen (2001) Her research explores: Writing development in foreign languages Intercultural competence in English and French classrooms Grammar didactics and metacognition in language learning Games and play in language pedagogy French-Norwegian contrastive linguistic analysis Recent publications analyze classroom discourse patterns, lexical richness in beginner French learners, and the role of machine translation in metalinguistic talk. She contributes to projects like Language use and instruction across contexts (LANGUAGES) and Studies of Instruction across Subjects and Competences (SISCO) . Her work addresses pedagogical innovation through: Contextualized grammar instruction Intercultural communication strategies Teacher training program evaluation Longitudinal learner corpus construction Feedback practice optimization Code-switching in multilingual classrooms

Kamila TomakaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Dutch Linguistics
• Particle Studies
• Comparative Linguistics
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Dr. Kamila Tomaka serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dutch Language at the Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her academic profile bridges Dutch philology with linguistic theory, specializing in particle studies, comparative linguistics (Dutch-Polish), language change, and language education. She maintains active research connections between contemporary Dutch linguistic phenomena and ancient Greek linguistic traditions. Her research portfolio demonstrates remarkable coherence across several key domains: Particle Studies - In-depth analysis of Dutch particles' semantic values, interpretative challenges, and translational possibilities, with comparative frameworks examining parallels in Polish and Greek linguistic traditions Language Change - Investigation of contemporary shifts in Dutch usage, particularly the increasing acceptance of 'hun' as a subject pronoun and societal attitudes toward linguistic variation Comparative Linguistics - Systematic examination of grammatical structures across Dutch and Polish, especially word order patterns and grammatical constructions Language Pedagogy - Research on common errors made by Polish students learning Dutch and development of effective teaching methodologies Historical Connections - Exploration of links between ancient Greek linguistic concepts and modern Dutch linguistic phenomena Dr. Tomaka's scholarly trajectory reveals a consistent focus on the intricate relationship between linguistic structures and communicative functions, with increasing sophistication in cross-linguistic comparative frameworks. Her work on particles creates a distinctive bridge between Dutch linguistics and ancient Greek studies, demonstrating how pragmatic-discursive approaches can illuminate both historical and contemporary linguistic phenomena. Her notable scholarly recognitions include: Ministry of Education and Science scholarship for outstanding young scientists (18th edition, 2023) Rector's Award - team award, 1st degree Diplomatic distinction from the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in The Hague (2013) Flemish Government Research Scholarship for research at KU Leuven Dr. Tomaka actively contributes to academic administration through supervision of diploma theses, development of the Dutch philology program, and membership in the Faculty Commission for Quality of Education. She has established significant international collaborations, including a cotutelle doctoral program agreement with KU Leuven. Her outreach efforts include co-organizing visits by prominent Dutch scholars (Prof. Ad Foolen, Prof. Roel Vismans), organizing the Comenius Summer Course in Dutch Language and Culture, and promoting Dutch studies through initiatives like 'Get in Touch with the Dutch' and representation at meetings with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Poland.

• Bulgarian Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Language and Culture
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Iliyana Dimitrova is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Modern Bulgarian Language within the Faculty of Modern Languages at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo in Bulgaria. She holds a PhD and has established herself as a prominent researcher in Bulgarian linguistics with a specialization in the relationship between language, culture, and cognition. Her research interests span Bulgarian Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language and Culture, Second Language Acquisition, Intercultural Communication, Cognitive Linguistics, and Contrastive Linguistics. Dr. Dimitrova's work extensively examines how cultural concepts are encoded in language, with particular focus on the Bulgarian linguistic picture of the world, sociocultural competence in language learning, oral communication patterns, and language contact phenomena, especially between Bulgarian and English. Her research bridges theoretical linguistic frameworks with practical applications in language teaching, particularly for Bulgarian as a foreign language. Analysis of her publication trends reveals consistent focus on conceptual domains like cleverness/intellect, success/failure, hospitality, and collective vs. individual identity in Bulgarian culture. Her work demonstrates sophisticated integration of cognitive linguistic approaches with empirical research on language use, often employing contrastive analysis (particularly Bulgarian-English comparisons) and discourse analysis. A significant portion of her research addresses the challenges of teaching Bulgarian language and culture to non-native speakers, including frameworks for incorporating sociocultural competence into language curricula. Dr. Dimitrova actively participates in research projects including 'Integration of Students and Doctoral Students into Research Initiatives and Practices of the Faculty of Philology at VTU' (2025), 'Oral Communication in the Digital Age – Problems and Perspectives' (2023), and 'Oral Communication – Current Problems and Scientific Solutions' (2020). These projects reflect her commitment to advancing research in linguistic communication, digitizing linguistic resources, and mentoring the next generation of scholars. Through her ongoing involvement in the 'Problems of Oral Communication' conference series and other academic initiatives, she maintains an active role in the Bulgarian and international linguistics community.

Caroline L. RiegerView profile

Associate Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Cultural Studies
• Intercultural Communication
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Caroline L. Rieger is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies, within the Faculty of Arts. Her expertise lies in applied linguistics, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. She holds an M.A. from the Universität Essen (1992) and a PhD from the University of Alberta (2000). Rieger’s research focuses on language in use, particularly pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and language pedagogy, with notable contributions to intercultural competence and politeness studies. Her teaching spans German language courses (all levels), applied linguistics, and graduate seminars on second language acquisition. Rieger emphasizes constructivist learning, fostering curiosity and critical thinking in students. She has authored over 30 publications, including works on translation pedagogy, discourse analysis, and sign language perceptions in medical education. Current research projects include politeness studies, translation, and political discourse analysis. She has presented at international conferences such as the International Pragmatics Conference and the Canadian Association of University Teachers of German. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in language education and cross-cultural communication.

Çiler HATİPOĞLUView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Pragmatics
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Çiler HATİPOĞLU is a Professor at the Faculty of Education of Middle East Technical University , specializing in Foreign Language Education . Her research spans multiple domains within linguistics and language teaching. Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of the West of England (2003) M.A. in Educational Sciences, University of the West of England (2002) M.A. and B.A. degrees in Foreign Language Education and Linguistics from Boğaziçi University (1999, 1996) Her work focuses on pragmatics , sociolinguistics , and discourse analysis , with contributions to interlanguage , corpus linguistics , and language assessment . She has authored 151 WoS-indexed publications and explores cross-cultural communication dynamics and phonetics/phonology in language education.