Eric Dieu is a Professor of Greek Language and Literature at the Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès. His research focuses on Greek linguistics , philology , and comparative studies of Indo-European languages , with expertise in accentuation, morphology, semantics, and etymology. Positions: 2020–present: Full Professor at Toulouse; 2021–2022: Humboldt Research Fellow at Würzburg; 2009–2020: Maître de Conférences Research Themes Greek Accentuation: Monograph on Greek accentuation rules ( Traité d’accentuation grecque , 2022) Comparative Indo-European Studies: Investigates suppletion in Greek and IE languages, Hittite and Armenian connections Lexicology: Contributions to the Chronique d’Étymologie Grecque (25+ entries) Recent Publications include studies on Homeric philology, Greek toy terminology, and anthroponymic suffixation. His scientific awards comprise the 2023 Alfred Croiset Prize and 2008 Émile-Benveniste Publication Grant. Advising: Supervises PhD students Irène Maréchal (Greek adjectives) and Lise Patissou (Greek verb suffixes). Previously directed Toulouse’s Langues, Littératures et civilisations anciennes department (2019–2021).
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Matteo DE CHIARA is a Professor at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INaLCO) in Paris, where he serves as Deputy Director of CeRMI (Centre de Recherches Moyen-Orient et Méditerranée). His expertise centers on Pashto language and Iranian philology within the broader field of Oriental studies. His research interests focus on: Historical phonetics and lexicology of Pashto Comparative philology of Iranian languages Lexical isoglosses of the Indo-Iranian contact area Folk tales from the Iranian cultural sphere Toponymy of Iranian languages, particularly the Swat Valley region Professor DE CHIARA currently leads the ANR PLIC project (Pashto Literature between Identity and Contact), a major 60-month research initiative running from October 2023 to September 2028. His teaching portfolio includes Pashto Masters courses, Pashto Literature, Translation Thesis supervision, Linguistics and Dialectology of Pashto, and Theoretical Linguistics of "Oriental" Iranian Languages. His academic credentials include: Habilitation to supervise research (2018, INaLCO) Doctorate in Iranian Philology (2008, University of Naples "L'Orientale") Master of Arts in linguistics and Sanskrit (2001, University of Rome "La Sapienza") He maintains significant administrative roles: Member of the Labex-Fondements Empiriques de la Linguistique Member of the Editorial Group of Iran & the Caucasus journal Member of INaLCO's Press and Scientific Councils Editor of Cahiers de Studia Iranica collection Co-director of the "Culture Religioni Tradizioni" collection
Coralie Pressacco De La Luz is a Researcher affiliated with the CIRLEP research team at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. Her primary roles include teaching LLCER (Foreign Languages and Cultures), Translation, Hispanic-American Literature, Spanish Grammar, Phonetics, and Linguistics across undergraduate and graduate levels. She also teaches in engineering programs (EiSINe and ESIREIMS) and manages DELE/CLES language certification exams as an accredited examiner. Her doctorate (2019) focused on Violence in Contemporary Mexican Literature under Prof. Silvia Pereyra-Palma, exploring literary, lexicological, and translational dimensions. Key research interests include contemporary Mexican literature’s portrayal of violence, Mexican Spanish lexicology, and challenges in translating socio-linguistic nuances. She holds certifications including the CAPES (2005) and passed the Spanish competitive examinations (2013). Her publications critically analyze narco-literature, lexical violence representation, and dialect translation strategies. Notable works include a 2022 monograph on drug-trafficking violence lexicology and articles dissecting translation challenges in Mexican dialects and cultural symbolism. Her research bridges literary analysis with socio-linguistic realities, emphasizing cross-cultural understanding through language. Teaching spans language pedagogy, pre-professional research training, and interdisciplinary connections between literature and socio-political contexts. She actively contributes to linguistic certification programs and maintains a strong focus on interdisciplinary academic engagement.
Sarah Bourse is a Lecturer in English Linguistics at the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), University of Toulouse II Jean Jaurès, where she teaches English linguistics, phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and translation. She is actively involved in research on discourse analysis, argumentation, and natural language processing. Aggregation in Linguistics (2011) Doctorate in Linguistics, University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès (2017) Qualified in academic sections 7 and 11 (2018) Her research focuses on the linguistic mechanisms of argumentation, particularly in political and crisis discourse. She investigates how language constructs meaning through connectives, metaphors, and loaded words, often combining qualitative discourse analysis with computational methods. Her work spans discourse analysis, semantics, pragmatics, corpus linguistics, and natural language processing , with recent emphasis on the metaphorical framing in public health communication during the pandemic. She explores how linguistic choices shape public perception and ideological positioning. Her publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing argumentative strategies in political discourse , especially in American politics, including the 'war on drugs' metaphor and emotional appeals in drug policy debates. She frequently collaborates with scholars such as Blandine Pennec, Patrick Saint-Dizier, and Marie Garnier, bridging linguistics with cognitive science and computational models. Her work appears in journals like Anglophonia and Lexis , and in conference proceedings related to semantic processing and argumentation. Scientific Responsibilities and Service: Elected representative of doctoral students at the Research Commission of the University of Toulouse II Jean Jaurès (2014–2016) Elected representative at the ALLPH@ Doctoral School (2012–2014) Elected representative at the CAS Laboratory (2012–2014) Member of the reading committee of the journal Anglophonia Co-organizer of multiple academic events including conferences and seminars on argumentation and crisis discourse Sarah Bourse has secured editorial and collaborative roles in significant academic projects, such as co-editing special issues and books on argumentation and enunciative duplicity. While no direct mention of grants is found, her involvement in conferences and publications suggests active research funding. She has not advised any students listed in the public record. She contributes to the academic community through organizing seminars and participating in editorial boards, demonstrating leadership in her field.
Mickaël Mariaule is a Lecturer in Translation and Translation Studies at the Department of English Studies - ANGELLIER , within the Faculty of Languages, Cultures and Societies at the University of Lille (Université de Lille). His research focuses on the theory and history of translation, didactics of translation, limits of literary translation, and lexicology. His scholarly work includes a doctoral thesis on 'The limits of translation and the translation of limits. English-French literary translation' (2007) and a co-organized research seminar 'Translating the Culinary' (2018-2019), culminating in an international conference at the University of Lille (November 30-December 2, 2021). He also co-organized 'Carte blanche à deux traducteurs' for World Translation Day (2018). Mariaule's notable work includes the bilingual lexicon Oenolexique. 10,000 mots de la vigne et du vin , which received international and national awards, and the second edition of his translation manual English-French translation. Manual of practical translation studies (2020). He has contributed to edited volumes such as: Antiquity and Translation. From Ancient Egypt to Jerome (co-edited with Lieven D'hulst and Corinne Wecksteen-Quinio) At the heart of Translation Studies. Tribute to Michel Ballard (co-edited with Corinne Wecksteen-Quinio and Lieven D'hulst)
Professor Anne Besson holds a position in the Department of General and Comparative Literature at Université d'Artois under the Faculty of Letters and Arts. Her research focuses on literary theory, comparative literature, and popular culture with specialization in science fiction and fantasy cycles, particularly examining transmedia extensions and shared universes. She earned qualifications from École Normale Supérieure, Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle University, and holds accreditation to direct research. Doctorate: 'To be continued: cycles in contemporary paraliterature' (2001) Accreditation: 'From the whole to the totality: expansive fictional worlds' (2013) Her work explores fictional world-building in 20th/21st century works, emphasizing French and English domains. Key themes include political uses of fantasy, medievalism's influence, and transmedia narratives. She has organized over 20 international conferences including 'Fantasy and Media' (2022) and 'Medievalism and Popularity' (2024). Her publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles across comparative literature and cultural studies. Recent articles analyze political mobilization through fantasy (2024), dark academia trends (2023), and medievalism's role in contemporary fiction. She actively engages in public lectures on fantasy's cultural impact and genre legitimacy debates. Her editorial work includes flagship titles like 'Dictionary of Fantasy' (2018) and 'Medievalism Dictionary' (2022).
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Christophe Pereira is a Professor of Arabic Linguistics at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in Paris, France. He specializes in Maghrebi Arabic dialects, with particular focus on Libyan and Moroccan Arabic. His academic roles include Director Adjunct of LACNAD (Languages and Cultures of North Africa and Diasporas), and responsibility for the Master's program in LLCER (Languages, Literatures, and Foreign Civilizations) with a specialization in Maghrebi Arabic. His educational background includes a Master's degree (2001) on "L'arabe de Tripoli (Libye): État des lieux et nouvelle approche," a DEA (Diplôme d'Études Approfondies) in 2002 on "La transmission de l'arabe dialectal en France," a PhD in 2008 on "Le parler arabe de Tripoli (Libye): phonologie, morphosyntaxe et catégories grammaticales," and an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) in 2018 on "Dialectologie, linguistique et sociolinguistique de l'arabe maghrébin: approches comparatives." Professor Pereira's research interests span multiple areas of Arabic linguistics. His primary focus is on Dialectology of Maghrebi Arabic, particularly Libyan and Moroccan varieties. He has conducted extensive fieldwork on Tripoli Arabic, documenting its phonology, morphology, and syntax. His work in Sociolinguistics examines language variation and change in North African contexts, including urbanization effects on dialects. More recently, he has made significant contributions to Gender Studies through his research on masculinity construction in Libyan Arabic. He is also deeply involved in the study of Andalusi Arabic , co-authoring multiple volumes of the Encyclopédie Linguistique d'Al-Andalus. His research often bridges traditional linguistic analysis with contemporary sociocultural contexts, particularly focusing on how language reflects and constructs social identities. His publication record demonstrates consistent output across multiple formats - monographs, edited volumes, encyclopedia entries, and journal articles. His research trajectory shows an evolution from detailed dialect description toward broader comparative and theoretical frameworks, while maintaining empirical grounding in North African Arabic varieties. Recent work increasingly engages with gender studies and sociolinguistic variation, showing interdisciplinary reach beyond traditional linguistic boundaries. Among his notable achievements are the coordination of the CorpAfroAs project, which created a corpus for Afro-Asiatic languages including detailed documentation of Tripoli Arabic, and his leadership in the Association Internationale de Dialectologie Arabe (AIDA), where he serves as Vice-President. His work has been recognized through invitations to edit special journal issues and conference proceedings. Professor Pereira has supervised numerous graduate students, directing multiple Master's theses on Maghrebi Arabic varieties across North Africa, and co-directing several PhD dissertations on topics including linguistic urbanization in Morocco, language policy in the Maghreb, and sociolinguistic aspects of the Hirak movement in Algeria. His mentorship extends to HDR (post-PhD qualification) candidates as well. His research is primarily conducted through the LACNAD research team at INALCO, where he collaborates with colleagues on projects related to North African languages and cultures. He has been instrumental in developing digital resources for Arabic dialectology, including annotated corpora that facilitate comparative research across Maghrebi varieties.
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Antonov Anton is a Lecturer at the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales , specializing in Japanese studies . His research focuses on historical linguistics , descriptive linguistics , and typology across Asia, Eurasia, and North America . His work with the CRLAO (Centre de Recherche Linguistique sur l'Asie Orientale) emphasizes cross-linguistic analysis of morphosyntactic phenomena, including direct/inverse systems , allocutivity markers , and grammaticalization processes . He has contributed to debates on the Transeurasian language hypothesis and loan verb integration in mixed languages. Antonov's teaching covers Grammar , Classical Language , Japanese Linguistics , Lexicology , and Typology at both undergraduate (L3) and graduate (M1/M2) levels. His methodological expertise spans synchronic and diachronic analysis of linguistic structures.
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Nana Metreveli serves as a Lecturer and Head of the Georgian section at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in Paris, specializing in Eurasian languages with primary focus on Georgian and Kartvelian linguistic systems. Her research integrates theoretical linguistics with practical language pedagogy, examining Kartvelian dialects, Georgian verb morphology (valence/diathesis), historical development of literary Georgian, semantics, and typological frameworks. She develops comprehensive teaching methodologies for Georgian language acquisition across multiple proficiency levels. Recent publications demonstrate her dual commitment to scholarly research and educational resource development, featuring monographs on historical Georgian texts and foundational language learning materials culminating in a major bilingual dictionary project. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in source materials. Advising and Grants: No documented student supervision or research funding details available. Research Environment: Active member of PLIDAM (Pluridisciplinary Institute for Research on Languages and Humanities), contributing to interdisciplinary linguistic studies at INALCO.
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Berk-Bozdemir Sibel is a Lecturer in Linguistics and Didactics of Turkish at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO), specializing in Turkish language studies within the Eurasia department. Her research focuses on Turkish linguistics with particular emphasis on Turkish Grammar, History of the Turkish Language, Lexicology, and Lexicography. As part of CNU Discipline 15 (covering Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew languages and literatures, and other linguistic fields), her work contributes to the academic understanding of Turkish language structure, evolution, and teaching methodologies. Dr. Berk-Bozdemir is an active member of the PLIDAM research team (Plurality of Languages and Identities in Didactics: Acquisition, Mediations) at INALCO, where she serves as co-responsible for Axis 3 focusing on Lexicon and translation. This position highlights her leadership in research related to language teaching and translation studies. She holds several important administrative responsibilities: Referent for Parcoursup Turkish Referent for Parcours Tempo and L1+ Master Referent for the Eurasia department
Elizaveta Zimont is a Lecturer in French Linguistics at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, affiliated with the UFR Letters and Human Sciences. She is part of the CIRLEP research team, specializing in historical lexicography and the history of linguistic ideas. Her work focuses on diachronic and variationist studies in French, particularly examining bilingual lexicons and the evolution of linguistic pedagogy. Education: Master's degree, Lomonosov University of Moscow (2012) Master's, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (2014) Doctorate, University of Liège (2022) Research Interests: Her primary areas include historical metalexicography, diatopic variation in French and Dutch lexicography, and the history of teaching French as a second/foreign language. She explores how early modern dictionaries documented linguistic diversity and influenced pedagogical practices. Publications: Zimont's work spans etymological studies, bilingual lexicon analysis, and historical language manuals. Her research emphasizes early modern Europe's linguistic interactions, particularly between French and Dutch, and the evolution of lexicographical methods over centuries. Labs/Teams: She contributes to the CIRLEP team, which includes 39 researchers, 7 associate members, and 35 doctoral students, focusing on interdisciplinary linguistic studies.
Professor José Vicente Lozano is a prominent scholar in Hispanic linguistics at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the ERIAC research unit. He holds a Doctorate from Complutense University of Madrid (1991) and the University of Rouen (1995), with qualifications in research direction (2002). His work focuses on diasystematics, phonology, morphosyntax, and language variation in Spanish and French. He has authored/co-authored over 50 books and 80+ peer-reviewed articles, edited major collections like 'Épilogos' and 'Nuevas Perspectivas en Lingüística Ibero-Romance'. Research interests include: diasystematic approaches to phonology, subjunctive forms, Spanish dialects (Ecuadorian, Rebollano, Palenquero), comics translation studies, and the concept of 'phonological bouncer'. He has advised doctoral students like Olfa Dali and César Ruiz Pisano. Awards include the 1993 Extraordinary Doctoral Prize from Madrid. Administratively, he served as Director of the UFR Letters and Human Sciences (2016–2020) and co-director of the Roman Studies Department. He organizes international conferences like CILIR 2015 and chairs PhD defenses. His recent work explores maledictology in dictionaries and the use of TV series in language teaching.
Anne-Sophie Owczarczak is a PartTime Lecturer at the University of Valenciennes and Hainaut-Cambrésis (2017–2020) and an associate member of the Texts and Cultures Research Center (Centre de Recherche Textes et Cultures) at the University of Artois. Her work focuses on Hispanic Studies , Discourse Analysis , and Memory Studies , particularly examining the journalistic writings of Manuel Vázquez Montalbán and their socio-political implications. Doctorate in Hispanic Studies (2019, University of Lille Nord de France) External CAPES in Spanish (2015) Master 2 in Spanish Literature and Culture (2012, University of Artois) Bachelor's in Humanities (2010, University of Artois) Her research explores the interplay between linguistic strategies , political discourse , and historical memory in Spain, especially during the transition from dictatorship to democracy. She has published extensively on topics such as satire, freedom of expression, and the role of journalism in shaping collective memory. Owczarczak has presented her work at international conferences, including the IV Congreso Internacional Manuel Vázquez Montalbán (2017) and Les transitions (2017). She co-organized study days on Republican Exile (2018) and Memory Supports in Contemporary Spain (2017) with Sabrina Grillo. Currently, she teaches Spanish at the secondary level (Collège Jean-Zay, Lens) and has held temporary university roles. She is a member of the Asociación de Estudios Manuel Vázquez Montalbán (since 2017) and contributes to academic collaborations like the CoTraLiS team (EA 4028).
Agnes Korn is a linguist affiliated with the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) at the Center for Research on the Iranian World (CeRMI). Her work spans historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, and typology, with a focus on Iranian languages, particularly Baluchi and Bashkardi. PhD in Comparative Linguistics (Indo-European Studies), Frankfurt am Main (2003) HDR (Habilitation) in Comparative Linguistics, Frankfurt am Main (2010) Master’s in Indo-European Studies, University of Vienna (1996) Her research explores the historical grammar of Persian, dialectological variation in Western Iran, and the documentation of minority Iranian languages. She has supervised theses through INALCO and contributed to projects on Bashkardi and Balochi dialects. Recent publications examine word order in Bashkardi (2025), grammaticalization in Iranian (2020), and isoglosses in Iranian classification (2019). She has received awards for excellence in Iranian studies and research cooperation. European Award of Iranian Studies (2007) Award for Research Cooperation and High Excellence in Science (2008) Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall and Jesus College, Cambridge (2015)
Inka Wissner is a Lecturer in the DEFLET department at the University of Franche-Comté, France, affiliated with the research pole on Didactics and Education. Her work is centered in the CLA (Centre de Langues et d'Apprentissages) and she holds a CNU section 7° affiliation. She is actively involved in research and academic service, leading pedagogical initiatives and contributing to international scholarly discourse in variational linguistics and lexicography. Her research interests are deeply interdisciplinary, focusing on variational linguistics , sociolinguistics , lexicography , and literary discourse analysis . She investigates diatopic (regional) variation in French across the Francophone world, from the Vendée in France to Quebec, the Caribbean, and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Her work combines corpus linguistics , fieldwork methodology , and statistical analysis to study prepositional adverbials, regional vocabulary (e.g., viticulture), and the representation of regionalisms in literature. She is a key contributor to projects on the historical development of Romance languages, particularly the 'Third Way' of prepositional adverbials. The trends in her recent publications reveal a sustained and evolving focus on methodological rigor in linguistic field research, especially for understudied phenomena in Romance languages. Her work bridges historical linguistics, descriptive grammar, and sociocultural analysis, with a strong emphasis on data collection, statistical processing of small samples, and the development of standardized tools for pan-Romance studies. Her research consistently addresses the pragmatic and sociolinguistic functions of language variation. Expert reviewer for journals such as Studia linguistica romanica , Corela , and Expanding Romance Linguistics . Member and organizer of scientific committees for international colloquia on linguistic policies, linguistic innovations, and complexity in multilingual contexts. Dr. Wissner has held significant pedagogical responsibilities, serving as the Program Director for the undergraduate program since 2020 and the Pedagogical Director for the first year of the Master's program since 2019. Her research is supported by her expertise in field methodology and data analysis, contributing to major collaborative projects like 'The Second Way' and 'La Troisième Voie'. She has not received any scientific awards listed in the provided text. She is a member of the ELLIADD research team and the 'Contexte, Langages Didactiques' research pole at the University of Franche-Comté. She also collaborates internationally, notably with the University of Graz, Austria, on projects concerning prepositional adverbials in Romance languages.
