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Lars HinrichsView profile

Associate Professor

• Sociolinguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Contact Linguistics
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Lars Hinrichs is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts. He received his Ph.D. in English Linguistics from the University of Freiburg in 2006 and has been with the UT English department since 2007. His research focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly Texas English, urban contact dialects, and computer-mediated communication. His work spans corpus linguistics, contact linguistics, Pidgins and Creoles, and standardization/prescriptivism. Notably, he directs the Texas English Project, which researches the different kinds of English spoken across Texas. Hinrichs' recent publications show a strong trend toward digital text analysis methods applied to both contemporary language use and historical texts. His work bridges traditional sociolinguistic fieldwork with computational approaches, particularly using R programming for textual analysis. He has applied these methods to Shakespeare studies, presidential inaugural speeches, and tracking linguistic changes like the decline of 'whom' in American English. Hinrichs actively teaches undergraduate courses including Multilingual Texas, Intro to Digital Studies, African American Language, American English, and Introduction to the English Language. His course listings extend through Fall 2025, demonstrating his ongoing active faculty role. He has directed the Digital Studies Graduate Portfolio program and frequently engages with public audiences through media appearances, particularly on KUT's Texas Standard where he analyzes linguistic styles of well-known Texans. His recent keynote address in Pakistan and podcast appearances demonstrate his international scholarly engagement.

• Discourse Analysis
• Lexicology
• French Linguistics
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Lamria Chetouani is a Lecturer at the University of Western Brittany and an Associate Member of the research laboratory Heritage and Creation in Text and Image - HCTI (EA 4249) . Her academic work centers on discourse analysis, lexicology, and educational linguistics with interdisciplinary applications in environmental policy, literary criticism, and language pedagogy. Her research investigates lexical patterns in political and environmental discourses using quantitative lexicometry, rhetorical analysis of controversies (e.g., climate change, orthography reforms), and deconstructions of literary representations in Francophone literature. Key themes include: Vocabulary design for scientific education and sustainable development Discursive strategies in Algerian and French educational policies Cooccurrence analysis of proper nouns and semantic networks Postcolonial reinterpretations of Albert Camus Publications (2010-2014) emphasize education linguistics, lexical censorship, and terminological analysis. She develops pedagogical frameworks for scientific vocabulary while examining language norms in dictionaries and environmental communication. Earlier works pioneered lexicometric methods for political discourse corpora. She maintains active conference participation globally, presenting on language reform, grammatical didactics, and discourse ethics. No student advising or scientific awards are documented in available materials.

• Discourse Analysis
• Media Studies
• Corpus Linguistics
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Elena Tarasheva is an Associate Professor at New Bulgarian University's Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures. She holds a PhD in Mathematical Linguistics from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (2006) and a postgraduate qualification in Anthropological Methods in Foreign Language Education from the University of Strathclyde (1996). Her academic work focuses on discourse analysis, media studies, and applied linguistics. Research Interests: Tarasheva specializes in critical discourse analysis of political and media texts, corpus linguistics methodologies, and intercultural communication. Her work examines parliamentary discourse, media representations of national identity, and the role of Eastern European researchers in international academic discourse. She integrates media analysis into language pedagogy and explores computational approaches to textual analysis. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2011-2017) predominantly analyze political discourse through corpus linguistics methods, with focuses on Bulgarian parliamentary proceedings, populist rhetoric, and media representations of Eastern Europe. Earlier work (2007-2010) established foundations in text structure analysis and language teaching methodologies. Teaching: Current courses include Introduction to Media Studies, Analysis of Media Discourse, and English Phonetics and Phonology. She has developed intercultural communication teaching materials for the British Council.

Sophie StowersView profile

Researcher

• UK-EU relations
• British politics
• Political parties
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Sophie Stowers serves as a Research Associate at UK in a Changing Europe, an influential research initiative based at King's College London. Her work bridges academic analysis and public discourse, focusing on the evolving dynamics of British politics within the post-Brexit context through evidence-based research and timely commentary. Her research portfolio centers on three interconnected domains: UK-EU relations examining diplomatic and economic ties after Brexit; British political parties analyzing strategic positioning and voter alignment; and public opinion dynamics tracking shifts in voter sentiment and electoral behavior. This tripartite focus enables comprehensive analysis of how political institutions adapt to changing public attitudes in contemporary Britain. As a core contributor to UK in a Changing Europe, Stowers operates within a collaborative research environment that produces high-impact publications for policymakers and media. The initiative's cross-disciplinary approach combines political science, sociology, and policy analysis to address complex questions about Britain's political trajectory, with Stowers' work particularly emphasizing electoral systems, party competition, and the practical implications of Brexit for governance.

• Cognitive Science
• Behavioral Economics
• Decision Making
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Professor Nick Chater serves as Professor of Behavioural Science within the Behavioural Sciences Group at Warwick Business School (WBS), University of Warwick. His academic profile spans cognitive science, behavioral economics, and decision-making psychology, with significant contributions to understanding the fundamental mechanisms of human thought and behavior. Chater's research interests encompass cognitive science, behavioral economics, and the psychology of decision-making. He has pioneered work challenging traditional views of deep, unconscious mental processes, most notably through his influential 2018 book "The Mind is Flat: The Remarkable Shallowness of the Improvising Brain." His research program investigates how people process information, make decisions under uncertainty, and develop language and social coordination mechanisms. Key themes include the role of noise in cognition, Bayesian approaches to modeling human thought, and the application of behavioral insights to public policy design. Chater's extensive publication record reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary integration of computational modeling with empirical research. His recent work demonstrates consistent engagement with cutting-edge developments across cognitive science, particularly in Bayesian cognitive modeling and behavioral public policy. The S-Frame agenda for behavioral public policy research represents a systematic approach to translating behavioral insights into policy design. His collaborative network spans psychology, economics, linguistics, and artificial intelligence, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern cognitive science. As an educator, Chater teaches "Behavioural Sciences for the Manager" for Executive MBA programs and "Judgement and Decision Making" for various MSc programs at Warwick Business School. His teaching focuses on applying behavioral science principles to business contexts, helping students understand how cognitive biases and heuristics influence managerial decision-making. His work on coordination in dynamic interactions and moral cognition provides valuable insights for understanding organizational behavior and team dynamics.