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• Phonology
• Morphology
• Polish Language
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Dr. Sławomir Zdziebko serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English-Polish Comparative Linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. His academic career demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity with publications spanning from 2008 to 2023 across multiple international linguistics venues. His research profile encompasses: Theoretical phonology with emphasis on Polish palatalization processes Morpho-phonological interfaces in Slavic languages Scottish English phonetics and phonology Government Phonology and Element Theory frameworks Comparative Polish-English linguistic structures Syntax-semantics interface phenomena in Polish Dr. Zdziebko's scholarly output reveals an evolving research trajectory from early work on Scottish Vowel Length Rule (2009-2012) to increasingly sophisticated analyses of Polish morphophonological phenomena. His recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate deep engagement with theoretical frameworks like Element Theory applied to Polish palatalization, while maintaining empirical grounding in Slavic linguistic data. His work consistently bridges formal linguistic theory with concrete analysis of Polish language structures. His academic service includes organizing the 'Young Linguists in Dialogue' conference series (2008, 2010, 2012) and presenting research at numerous international conferences across Europe including events in Leipzig, Jerusalem, Vienna, and Manchester. His publication record in journals like LINGUISTIC REVIEW, Studies in Polish Linguistics, and Acta Linguistica Academica reflects recognition within the theoretical linguistics community.

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Ethnolinguistics
• +6 more

Dr hab. Przemysław Łozowski is a Professor at the Chair of English and General Linguistics within the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS). His academic career spans multiple decades, with significant contributions to linguistics, particularly in cognitive linguistics, ethnolinguistics, and panchronic analysis. Research Focus: Language as a symbol of experience, cognitive mechanisms in linguistic constructions, and the interface between language and culture. Key Themes: Metaphor, terminology, grammaticalization, and historical continuity in linguistic systems. His recent publications explore topics such as the will and be going to constructions through panchronic inferences, cognitive equivalence in grammaticalization processes, and the role of terminology in defining linguistic disciplines. He has co-edited volumes like Words in Contexts and The Linguistic Worldview , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to language study. Łozowski’s work bridges theoretical frameworks—from Saussurean semiotics to modern cognitive linguistics—while maintaining a focus on empirical validation through textual evidence. His research also intersects with cultural studies, examining concepts like collective memory, identity, and cultural symbolism in language.

Sylvia L.R. SchreinerView profile

Associate Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Sylvia L.R. Schreiner is an Associate Professor in the Linguistics Program within the English Department at George Mason University, where she serves as the Program Director for the Linguistics PhD program. She specializes in syntax, semantics, morphology, and endangered language documentation, with fieldwork focused on St. Lawrence Island Yupik (Akuzipik) and Scottish Gaelic through a community-centered model. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Arizona (2012) M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Arizona (2008) B.A. in Classical Studies from Carleton College (2005) Her research explores interfaces between syntax, semantics, and morphology, with active projects on: Nominal functional structure Tense/aspect morphosyntax in Scottish Gaelic and Yupik Central/non-central coincidence Spatiotemporal semantics of prepositions She emphasizes collaborative fieldwork, digital corpus development, and computational tools for endangered languages. Her recent publications (2019-2024) primarily analyze St. Lawrence Island Yupik, covering computational morphology, phonetics, lexicography, and community-based documentation. A secondary focus includes Scottish Gaelic semantics and Classical Greek morphology, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to linguistic theory and applied revitalization. Awards and Grants: NSF CAREER Award (2021-2026): Documenting temporal contrasts in Akuzipik NSF Documenting Endangered Languages Grant: Collaborative tools for Yupik Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Wheaton College She directs the GMU Linguistics Language Documentation Lab and leads NSF-funded initiatives to develop digital dictionaries, corpora, and computational resources for Yupik communities. No specific students or advising roles are listed.

Anna Bloch-RozmejView profile

Assistant Professor

• Theoretical Phonology
• Phonetics
• Contrastive Phonology
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Dr. hab. Anna Bloch-Rozmej is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics , Institute of Linguistics , within the Faculty of Humanities at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin . Her academic career spans theoretical and applied linguistics, with a focus on phonology, minority languages, and language acquisition. Research Interests: Theoretical phonology, contrastive phonology (Irish, English, Polish, German), minority languages (Vilamovian/Wilamowicean), second language acquisition, sociolinguistics. Teaching: English phonetics/phonology, TEFL, descriptive grammar, government phonology, sociolinguistics. Publications highlight her expertise in Government Phonology, Celtic linguistics, and Slavic phonological phenomena. Notable works include studies on Irish phonology (1998), Vilamovian sound systems (2015), and recent explorations of euphemisms (2023). Her research spans formal phonology, phonetic analysis, and educational applications. Administrative Roles: She has served as Head of Department since 2019, with prior terms from 2010–2014 and 2014–2019, indicating sustained leadership in academic governance.

• Historical Linguistics
• Polish Lexicography
• Semantics
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Dr hab. Cecylia Galilej is an assistant professor of Polish linguistics at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Linguistics, Department of Polish Language. Her scholarly profile centres on historical semantics, lexicography, and the linguistic analysis of 17th-century Polish agronomic and religious texts, alongside contemporary media discourse. Research interests span historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, dialectology, translation studies, and genre analysis. She focuses on: semantic relations in historical agrarian vocabulary (especially works of Jakub Kazimierz Haur); linguistic features of 17th-century Polish Christmas carols and pastoral literature; borrowing and translation issues between Polish and English; contemporary journalistic discourse, hyperbole, and headline construction. Awards & recognition: Individual Award II° (internal university prize) for outstanding scholarly achievement. Expert services & outreach: Repeated linguistic verification of volumes in the Roczniki Humanistyczne series (Corpus Linguistics and Translation Studies). Organiser of international conferences Termes et relations autour du pain (2017) and Termes et relations dans les textes spécialisés (2015). Workshop leader at the Academy of Young Humanists (Akademia Młodych Humanistów) introducing secondary-school students to linguistics. Author of popular-science articles and language-consultancy for regional cultural journals.

• Mandarin Dialectology
• Tone Sandhi Analysis
• Phonetics
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Xiangdong Xing is a Distinguished Professor and Changjiang Scholar at Shaanxi Normal University, leading the Language Resource Development Research Center. He holds a PhD from Shandong University (2000) and completed postdoctoral research at Nankai University (2000-2003). His research focuses on tone sandhi, Mandarin dialectology, and syntax-morphology interfaces, with over 100 publications and authored works on Shaanxi dialects. During April 2019, he participated in EHESS's Visiting Professors Program, delivering lectures on topics such as word tone dynamics, nominal diminutives, and Guanzhong dialect syntax-semantics. His work emphasizes methodological advancements in dialect surveys and typological studies of Mainland East Asia. Education: PhD, Shandong University (2000) Postdoctoral Research, Nankai University (2000-2003) Research interests include the interplay between lexical tone systems and morphosyntactic structures, particularly in Western Mandarin and Jin dialects. His recent work investigates reduplication patterns and their implications for nominal morphology. He has pioneered studies on deadjectival nouns in Guanzhong dialects, revealing their prosodic and syntactic functions. Recent lectures at EHESS highlighted advancements in understanding tone sandhi’s role in lexical and grammatical processes. These presentations contributed to broader discussions on areal typology in East Asian languages. Awards: Changjiang Scholar Xing heads research initiatives focusing on language resource development, integrating empirical fieldwork with theoretical linguistics. His current projects aim to refine methodologies for dialect documentation and comparative analysis.

Aude RebotierView profile

Lecturer

• Linguistics
• Contrastive Linguistics
• Time and Temporality
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Aude Rebotier is a Lecturer at the UFR Letters and Human Sciences of the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, where she also serves as Director of the Department of German Studies. She holds a Doctorate in Germanic Studies from Grenoble Alpes University (2005) and a Master's in automatic language processing from the same institution (2006). Her research focuses on linguistic aspects of time and temporality, aspectuality, and contrastive studies between German, French, and Italian. Her academic roles include heading the English-German course for the LEA degree and overseeing the LEA degree model. She teaches German language grammar, translation, and specialized computing applications in linguistics and digital humanities. Her publications emphasize cross-linguistic analysis of tense systems, grammaticalization processes, and temporal metaphors. Recent work explores narrative tense usage in French and Italian, participle agreement in French, and comparative studies of German and French perfect constructions. She contributes extensively to Romance languages research through studies in Revue de Sémantique et de Pragmatique , Textes et Contextes , and international linguistics collections. Rebotier has supervised numerous doctoral students within the CIRLEP research team, which includes 39 main researchers, 7 associate researchers, and 35 PhD candidates. Her work intersects cognitive linguistics, historical syntax, and computational language processing.

• General Linguistics
• Biolinguistics
• Language Acquisition
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Milagros Fernández Pérez is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela's Faculty of Philology, affiliated with the Department of Spanish Language and Literature, Theory of Literature and General Linguistics. She is a member of the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS) and the KOINÉ research group focused on interdisciplinary communication studies. Her doctoral thesis (1982) explored Chomskian generative-transformational grammar through a philosophy of science lens under Dr. Guillermo Rojo Sánchez's supervision. Her research interests span biolinguistics, clinical linguistics, child language development, and the intersection of language with cognitive and cultural factors. Key areas include corpus-based studies of child speech (Koiné Corpus), pragmatics in disordered language, and the application of linguistic theory to clinical contexts. She has published extensively on topics such as language acquisition mechanisms, interdisciplinary approaches to communication disorders, and theoretical linguistics' philosophical foundations. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied domains, addressing language variation, sociolinguistic dynamics, and the methodological underpinnings of linguistic research. Recent publications (2025–2020) emphasize biolinguistics' role in understanding language evolution and the cognitive architecture of linguistic competence.

Vitor Miguez RegoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Galician Grammar
• Modality and Modal Markers
• Syntactic Alternations
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Vitor Miguez Rego is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Galician Philology, Faculty of Philology, University of Santiago de Compostela. He is affiliated with the Galician Language Institute (ILG) and the research group FILGA (Galician Philology and Linguistics). He holds a Doctorate from the University of Santiago de Compostela, awarded in 2021 for his thesis on epistemic modality in Galician adverbs. His research focuses on Galician grammar through corpus linguistics, emphasizing modality systems, syntactic alternations, and the interplay between grammar and pragmatics. Notable contributions include a monograph on epistemic adverbs in Galician (John Benjamins, 2024) and multifactorial analyses of mood alternations in adverbs of uncertainty. His work spans theoretical linguistics, historical semantics, and sociolinguistic aspects of Iberian language contact. Recent publications explore lexical frequency patterns in Galician corpora, diachronic changes in adverb semantics, and syntactic parameters in prepositional complements. He actively contributes to corpus development projects like CORGA and CORTEGAL, advancing tools for linguistic analysis in Galician and beyond.

• Hispanic Linguistics
• Verbal and Lexical Aspect
• Spanish Syntax
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Elena Gaspar Garcia is an Associate Professor in Hispanic Linguistics at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the UFR Letters and Human Sciences and the ERIAC research unit (UR 4705). Her research focuses on Spanish syntax, verbal and lexical aspect, prepositions, and the interaction between aspectual systems and discourse markers. She coordinates Erasmus exchange programs and has led teaching missions in Spain and Mexico. Dr. Gaspar Garcia is a member of the editorial board for the journal Epilogos and organized the 2015 Colloquium on Ibero-Romance Linguistics. Her work bridges historical linguistics with contemporary language analysis, particularly examining diachronic changes in Spanish syntax and pragmatic constraints in verbal periphrasis. Doctor of Hispanic Linguistics (qualified for MCF position) Erasmus coordinator for Romance Studies and LEA departments (2016–2020) Head of L3 Spanish program (2016–2020) Her research group participates in projects like the Rouen Ethnolinguistics Project and the Eulalia Latin linguistic assessment initiative. Notable contributions include editing the 2017 volume Time, Mode and Aspect in Spanish and analyzing the polysemy of lexical items like cojones in sociolinguistic contexts. She has been a certified CLES evaluator since 2018 and has contributed to DELE preparation materials for advanced learners.

Jill JegerskiView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Spanish as a Heritage Language
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Jill Jegerski is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Spanish and Portuguese and Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, bilingualism, and psycholinguistic methods, with a specialization in Spanish as a heritage language and heritage speaker processing. Jegerski holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, alongside an M.A. and B.S. from the same institution and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, respectively. Her work employs experimental techniques like self-paced reading, eye-tracking, and ERPs to investigate real-time language processing. Key themes include verb morphology, syntactic case marking, and relative clause attachment in heritage and L2 Spanish speakers. Jegerski has collaborated on studies exploring the psycholinguistics of heritage languages, including contributions to the Cambridge Handbook of Heritage Languages and Linguistics (2022). Her publications analyze how heritage speakers process morphosyntactic features like differential object marking and subjunctive mood, often contrasting their performance with monolingual and advanced L2 learners. Jegerski’s research highlights the cognitive mechanisms underlying bilingual language representation and the impact of language attrition or incomplete acquisition in heritage contexts. Jegerski frequently presents invited talks on heritage language processing, case marking, and experimental methods in psycholinguistics. Her work bridges theoretical SLA frameworks (e.g., Krashen’s input hypothesis) with empirical evidence from real-time processing experiments, offering insights into both linguistic competence and communicative proficiency.

Jolanta Klimek-GrądzkaView profile

Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Polish Language History
• Stylistics
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Jolanta Klimek-Grądzka , Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , is a leading scholar in Historical Linguistics with a focus on Polish borderlands language and historical stylistics . Her work spans language corpora , religious texts , and digital humanities , particularly in archival research and historical editing . As Deputy Dean for Student Affairs at the Faculty of Humanities, she bridges academic administration with scholarly rigor. Research Pillars : Kyiv Polish dialects, Orthodox linguistic traditions, historical semantics, and sociolects. Editorial Role : Secretary of the editorial board for the journal Roczniki Humanistyczne . Academic Engagement : Regular office hours via MS Teams on Tuesdays and Fridays (12:00–13:00). Her publications emphasize 17th-century Polish , including analysis of aorist forms , interconfessional dialogues , and linguistic borrowings . She contributes to digital edition planning of historical texts like the Archiwum filomatów and Żołtarz Psalter . While no scientific awards are listed, her impact on Polish language heritage is profound through over 15 recent articles (2024–2009) that explore language contact zones , religious-political rhetoric , and Baroque stylistic varieties . Her work bridges manuscript studies with modern linguistic theory , making her a key figure in Polish historical language research .

Pilar ValenzuelaView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Panoan Languages
• Kawapanan Languages
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Dr. Pilar Valenzuela is a Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences , Chapman University. Her work focuses on Panoan and Kawapanan languages of the Peruvian Amazon, including Shiwilu (Jebero) and Amahuaca , with expertise in linguistic typology, phonology, morphosyntax, and language revitalization . Education: Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (BA in Hispanic Linguistics & Literature, Diploma in Anthropology) University of Oregon (MA and PhD in Linguistics) Research Highlights: She has published three books and numerous articles on synchronic and historical syntax , verb borrowing , and ethnobiological taxonomies . Her PhD dissertation on Shipibo-Konibo grammar won the Mary R. Haas Book Award . Awards & Grants: Recipient of the Wang-Fradkin Professorship (2006-2008) and a National Science Foundation grant (DEL BCS-0853285) for documenting Kawapanan languages. In 2012, she received the Global Engagement Research Award from Chapman University. Teaching: Offers courses in Spanish linguistics, advanced grammar, and documenting Shiwilu , a critically endangered language. Collaborates with Chapman undergraduate students on creating a trilingual (Shiwilu-Spanish-English) dictionary . Publications: Recent work explores lexical tone in Amahuaca , temporal constructions , and body-part terminology in Pano-Takana languages.

Ken SafirView profile

Professor

• Syntactic Theory
• Binding Theory
• Anaphora
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Ken Safir is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Rutgers University, within the School of Arts and Sciences. His research centers on syntactic theory, binding, and the syntax of African and Germanic languages. He leads the Afranaph Project, an NSF-funded initiative to document anaphoric phenomena in African languages. Research Interests: His work focuses on the architecture of syntactic theory, anaphora and dependency, clausal complementation, movement, and the morphosyntax of understudied languages. He is especially known for his contributions to binding theory and the analysis of reciprocal and reflexive constructions in Bantu and other Niger-Congo languages. The most recent publications show a sustained focus on anaphora, phase theory, clausal selection, and morphosyntactic variation in African languages. His work combines formal syntactic theory with rich empirical data from fieldwork, often resulting in detailed grammar sketches and technical reports. The Afranaph Project has produced a comprehensive database and numerous open-access resources. NSF Grant BCS-0919086 (Afranaph Project) NSF Grant BCS-0523102 (Afranaph Project) Distinguished Professor Title (Rutgers University) Ken Safir has advised and collaborated with numerous graduate students and researchers, particularly in African linguistics. His work has been supported by continuous NSF funding, reflecting its significance in the field. He has contributed to major theoretical debates in generative grammar and has published extensively in top-tier journals. The Afranaph Project, under his leadership, maintains a robust infrastructure for linguistic data, including case files, questionnaires, and technical reports, serving as a vital resource for researchers worldwide.

Kimberly SwansonView profile

Associate Professor

• French Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Pedagogy
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Kimberly Swanson is an Associate Professor of French at the University of Kansas. She serves as the French Language Program Director and oversees Graduate Teaching Assistant training. Her work extends to the Language Training Center, providing military-focused language and culture education. Education: Ph.D. in French Linguistics and General Linguistics, Indiana University M.A. in French Linguistics, Indiana University B.A. in International Studies and French, Hamline University Professor Swanson’s research focuses on French linguistics, phonology/phonetics, and historical evolution of French. Her pedagogical work bridges SLA theory with classroom practice, emphasizing phonological acquisition, constraint demotion, and cultural integration in language learning. Her publications highlight trends in French pedagogy, including interactive digital resources, textbook supplements, and theoretical studies on phonology and syntax. These works reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining linguistics, cognitive theory, and educational technology. Scientific Awards: KU Cramer Professorship for 2009-2011 KU Cramer Award for excellence in teaching and research (2008) Outstanding Woman Educator, KU Emily Taylor Woman’s Resource Center (2011) Professor Swanson supervises Graduate Teaching Assistants and lecturers in elementary French instruction. Current projects include Quel accent?! (a book with KU’s Open Language Resource Center) and studies on L2 acquisition of palatalization and constraint hierarchy processing in French/English interlanguage. She collaborates with teams in the French Language Program and Language Training Center, integrating research into military and academic language instruction frameworks.