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• Translation Theory and Practice
• Funerary Epigraphy
• Text Linguistics
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Józef Jarosz serves as Associate Professor in the Department of German Language at the Institute of Germanic Philology, University of Wrocław, where he has held academic positions since 2006 and currently leads the Scandinavian Studies Workshop. His educational trajectory includes a Master's degree from the University of Wrocław (1987-1993) followed by doctoral studies at the same institution's Institute of German Philology (2002-2006), culminating in a dissertation on Danish and German translation equivalents of Polish prepositions in temporal phrases. Research expertise spans translation theory and practice, Danish and German funerary epigraphy, text linguistics, stylistics, phraseology, paremiology, and paremiography, with specialized focus on the history of Scandinavian studies at the University of Wrocław and scientific-cultural relations between Silesia and Scandinavia. Recognition includes prestigious research scholarships: TEMPUS Programme (Aarhus, 1992) Robert Bosch Foundation (Leipzig, 1999) Cultural exchange agreement with Denmark (Copenhagen 2005-2006, Helsingor 2007, Copenhagen 2009, 2012) Viggo Brondal Foundation (2008) German Academic Exchange Service (Leipzig, 2013) Hermann-Niermann-Stiftung (Würzburg, 2014/2015) These awards facilitated extended research residencies across Scandinavia and Germany, directly supporting fieldwork in epigraphy and cross-cultural studies. As head of the Scandinavian Studies Workshop, he coordinates interdisciplinary research initiatives and academic exchange programs focused on Nordic languages and cultural heritage within the Institute of Germanic Philology.

Kevin RottetView profile

Professor

• Language Contact
• Lexicology
• Lexicography
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Kevin Rottet is Professor in the Department of French and Italian at Indiana University Bloomington, with adjunct appointments in Linguistics and Spanish and Portuguese. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies (FRIT) and Program Director for French Linguistics. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Linguistics and French Linguistics from Indiana University (1995), an M.A. in French Linguistics from Indiana University (1991), an M.A. in Romance Linguistics from the University of Michigan (1990), and a B.A. in French from Central Michigan University (1988). Professor Rottet's research examines language contact, lexicography, and endangered languages, with emphases on: Contact-induced grammatical change in Louisiana French, Welsh, and Breton Lexicographic practices for minority languages Typological shifts in motion event expressions Pidgin and creole formation His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on comparative linguistics, corpus-based analysis of language variation, and sociolinguistic documentation of endangered dialects. Recent work (2014-2021) explores Welsh syntax, Breton morphosyntax, and Louisiana French lexicography through translation corpora and field documentation. Notable recognitions include: Trustees Teaching Award (2013) Book of the Year Award for Dictionary of Louisiana French (Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, 2011) CAHI Travel and Research Grant (2009) As graduate director, he oversees advising for French linguistics students and has secured grants supporting collaborative research on spoken Welsh corpora. His instructional portfolio includes courses on language structure, revitalization methodologies, and applied linguistics.

Sebastian HoffmannView profile

Professor

• Corpus Linguistics
• Usage-based Linguistics
• Syntactic Change
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Sebastian Hoffmann is a distinguished academic affiliated with the University of Trier , where he served as Dean of the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Media Studies from 2017 to 2023. He has held significant roles, including Visiting Professor at the University of Tampere (2014–2017) and Lecturer in English Linguistics at Lancaster University (2006–2009). His expertise lies in Corpus Linguistics , with a focus on World Englishes , Syntactic Change , and Corpus Methodology . He co-developed BNCweb , a widely used web interface for the British National Corpus. PhD from the University of Zurich His research explores usage-based approaches to language study, including syntactic evolution , phonological patterns (e.g., intrusive /r/), tag questions , and verb complementation . Recent work highlights the role of Internet-derived data in corpus linguistics and the fixedness of collocations . His publications span Corpus Methodology , Historical Linguistics , and Phraseology , with key works such as Corpora and Lexis (2018) and Grammaticalization and English Complex Prepositions (2005). He has contributed extensively to journals like the International Journal of Corpus Linguistics and Journal of English Linguistics . Hoffmann has been recognized for leadership in professional organizations, including Chair of ICAME (2017–2023) and Vice-President for the Profession of the International Society for the Linguistics of English (2018–2023). He teaches courses such as The History of the English Language and Transcribing and Analyzing Spoken Language .

• Developmental Language Disorder
• Psycholinguistics
• Reading Comprehension
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Carmen Julia Coloma Tirapegui is a Full Professor at the University of Chile with dual appointments: Department of Speech-Language, Faculty of Medicine (33 hours/week) and Research Unit, Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (11 hours/week). She holds a Doctorate from the University of Granada (2012) and Bachelor's/Professional degrees from the University of Chile (1987). Her research specializes in Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) , psycholinguistics, and literacy, with expertise in eye-tracking methodologies. Key focus areas include: Language processing in monolingual Spanish-speaking children Reading comprehension interventions for language disorders Longitudinal studies of grammatical complexity Lexical-semantic development in preschoolers Phonological awareness interventions Recent publications (2022-2024) predominantly investigate real-time language comprehension using eye-tracking, examining syntactic complexity, morphological processing, and reading skills in children with DLD. Research consistently demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches bridging linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience. She leads multiple research grants including Fondecyt projects: "Decoding and reading comprehension in students with 4th basic TDL" (2024-2027) and "Intervention in phonological, lexical and grammatical awareness" (2017-2021). She co-directs the Center for Advanced Research in Education (2014-2024), a Basal Financing Program initiative. Advises graduate theses on language disorders and literacy, including studies on visual attention during reading and morphosyntactic development. Teaches undergraduate/postgraduate courses including Cognitive Foundations of Communication , Research Methods in Psycholinguistics , and Language Development Disorders .

Joe LeTexierView profile

Professor

• TESOL
• Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
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Joe LeTexier serves as Professor of TESOL/Linguistics in the School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry at Columbia International University (CIU), where he has been a faculty member since 1996. Fluent in Spanish, he conducts extensive linguistic research on the Spanish language and is committed to applying linguistic theory to second language teaching. His educational qualifications include: PhD in Linguistics from the University of South Carolina Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Columbia International University MA in Linguistics from Columbia International University BA from Crown College Dr. LeTexier's research centers on second language acquisition, particularly in the Spanish language, with a focus on cognitive linguistics and instructional methodologies. He explores how working memory capacity interacts with different teaching approaches for polysemous spatial prepositions in Spanish, aiming to enhance language teaching practices for cross-cultural contexts while integrating faith-based perspectives. His scholarly work is exemplified by a 2019 publication examining cognitive linguistics-based and translation-based instructional treatments in the acquisition of L2 Spanish spatial prepositions, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach bridging linguistics, cognitive science, and pedagogy. Among his recognitions is the University of South Carolina Graduate Student Research Award received in 2015. Dr. LeTexier is deeply invested in student development, mentoring them both inside and outside the classroom through informal gatherings such as meals and coffee meetings, and guiding them to become effective educators and cross-cultural workers within faith-based ministry contexts.

• Russian Linguistics
• Slavic Languages
• Phonetics
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Dr. Olga Zencirci is an Assistant Professor at Artvin Çoruh University's Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Western Languages and Literatures (Russian Language and Literature division). She concurrently holds a position as Assistant Professor at Ankara University's Open and Distance Education Faculty, teaching in the Russian Language and Literature distance education program. Her academic trajectory includes a PhD in Russian Language and Literature from Ankara University (2009–2014). Her research focuses on Russian linguistics and Slavic philology , with emphasis on: Phonetic systems and word stress in contemporary Russian Lexicology and morphological structures Comparative analysis of prepositional usage in Slavic languages She teaches undergraduate courses including Russian Grammar, Phonetics, Lexicology, Morphology, and Syntax, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise. Administratively, she serves on the Quality Commission at Artvin Çoruh University (2024–present).