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• First language acquisition
• Language acquisition
• Semantic development
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Eve Vivienne Clark is the Richard W. Lyman Professor of Humanities in the Department of Linguistics at Stanford University. She has been a faculty member at Stanford since 1971, rising from Assistant Professor to her current position as full Professor. Her extensive academic career includes numerous visiting professorships at institutions across Europe and North America. Clark's research focuses on first language acquisition, particularly examining how children acquire meaning, develop semantic understanding, and construct verb paradigms. Her work investigates pragmatic information in adult-child interactions, how children make inferences about unfamiliar words, and how they learn to distinguish homophones. She has made significant contributions to understanding how children place information in common ground during communication. Her recent scholarly output shows a consistent focus on pragmatic principles in language acquisition, with particular attention to conversational dynamics, common ground establishment, and how children process linguistic input. Her research spans multiple languages and examines both theoretical and applied aspects of language development. Foreign Member, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (1991) Guggenheim Fellow (1983-1984) Fellow of multiple prestigious organizations including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Association for Psychological Science, Cognitive Science Society, and Linguistic Society of America Richard W. Lyman Professorship in the Humanities (2007–) Clark has mentored numerous graduate students and has been instrumental in organizing the Child Language Research Forum, an influential annual conference that has shaped research in language acquisition. She has served on editorial boards for major journals including Language , Cognition , and Journal of Child Language , and has held leadership positions in professional organizations including President of the International Association for the Study of Child Language (2011-2014).

Maj-Britt Mosegaard HansenView profile

Professor

• Pragmatics
• Semantics
• Historical Linguistics
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Maj-Britt Mosegaard Hansen is a Professor of Linguistics and Pragmatics at the University of Manchester since 2007. She holds a dr.phil. (higher doctorate) from the University of Copenhagen (2008) and has held leadership roles including Associate Dean for Research (2018–21) and Head of Linguistics and English Language (2014–17). A Fellow of the Royal Danish Academy (2013) and member of Academia Europaea (2020), her research focuses on pragmatics, semantics, and historical linguistics with specialization in Romance languages. She supervises PhD students across multiple institutions and serves on editorial boards for Journal of Pragmatics and Studies in Pragmatics series. Research Interests: Pragmatics and semantics, grammaticalization, verbal interaction, functional/cognitive linguistics, diachronic construction grammar, and the evolution of pragmatic markers. Current projects explore cyclicity in semantic/pragmatic change and discourse markers in Romance languages. Awards: Member of Academia Europaea (2020), Fellow of the Royal Danish Academy (2013). Teaching: Convenes Pragmatics: Meaning, Context, and Interaction (2024–25). Office hours: Mon 11am–12pm & Thu 12–1pm. Supervision: Leads supervision on topics within pragmatics, semantics, and historical linguistics, with current advisees in institutional interaction, L2 motivation, and Tibetan motion events. Past students include experts in Italo-Romance negation, French epistemic expressions, and online language communities.

Vera HohausView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Fieldwork
• Crosslinguistic Variation
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Vera Hohaus is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the School of Arts, Languages, and Culture and the Department of Linguistics and English Language. She obtained her PhD from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen and has trained at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of British Columbia. Her research investigates how meaning emerges from the interaction of syntactic structure, lexical information, composition principles, and context. She specializes in crosslinguistic variation and its implications for language acquisition and processing. Current projects examine scalarity representation, comparison constructions, tense-modality architecture, and the grammar of alternatives. Recent publications focus on temporal ambiguity processing, crosslinguistic pragmatics, comparative semantics, and modality across languages. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity combining theoretical frameworks with experimental approaches. She leads the Psycholinguistics Laboratory and Fieldwork Hub, mentoring students in research methods and linguistic analysis. Her collaborations span multiple international institutions including the University of Oxford and University of British Columbia.

Ana Belén Llopis CardonaView profile

Associate Professor

• Discourse Markers
• Pragmatics
• Discourse Analysis
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Ana Belén Llopis Cardona is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish Philology at the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication, University of Valencia. She is a member of the Val.Es.Co. research group, dedicated to the study of colloquial Spanish. Her academic work centers on discourse analysis, pragmatics, and the functional roles of discourse markers in spoken and written Spanish. PhD in Spanish Linguistics, University of Valencia, 2011 Supervised by Dr. Salvador Pons Bordería and Dr. Antonio Briz Gómez Her research explores the evolution and usage of discourse markers such as "eso sí," "por su parte," "en definitiva," and "igual/lo mismo," analyzing their semantic-pragmatic cycles, grammaticalization processes, and sociolinguistic functions. She investigates how colloquial language functions as a rhetorical strategy in media genres like radio commentary. Her methodological approach integrates corpus analysis, construction grammar, and functional linguistics. Her recent publications span topics including evidentiality (e.g., "según"), politeness in dialogic literary gatherings, and prosodic variation in discourse particles. The body of her work reveals a consistent focus on the dynamic interplay between form, function, and context in Spanish discourse. Discourse Markers Pragmatics Grammaticalization Spanish Linguistics Evidentiality Colloquial Register Ana Belén Llopis Cardona actively contributes to academic discourse through publications in international journals and participation in research collaborations. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained scholarly output indicates ongoing research activity and academic engagement.

• Koreanic Languages
• Language Documentation
• Typology
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Kim Soung-U Sebastian is a Researcher at the Department of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean , University of Naples L'Orientale. His work focuses on Koreanic languages, particularly Jejuan, with expertise in language documentation, typology, politeness metapragmatics, and linguistic ideologies. He has conducted extensive fieldwork and contributed to endangered language preservation through multimodal corpora. PhD in Linguistics (SOAS University of London, 2018) MA in Language Documentation and Description (SOAS, 2013) BA in Linguistics (University of Leipzig, 2012) Research interests span Koreanic language diversity , politeness metapragmatics , egophoricity , and multimodal linguistic analysis . His recent publications with Springer and Cambridge University Press explore Korean politeness and Jejuan morphosyntax . Kim is also involved in language teacher training and academic software workshops . Key grants include a five-year Korean Studies Promotion Service laboratory program and multiple MSCA Seal of Excellence awards . He serves on program committees for endangered language conferences and has organized knowledge exchange initiatives with Jeju Province. Teaching roles include Intermediate Korean Language and Korean Literature courses.

Laura Nadal SanchisView profile

Associate Professor

• Spanish Discourse Markers
• Experimental Linguistics
• Translation Studies
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Laura Nadal Sanchis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice . She specializes in Spanish discourse markers , experimental linguistics , and inclusive language studies through cognitive and pragmatic approaches. Linguistics Translation Studies Cognitive Science Language Education Her research focuses on cognitive processing of linguistic elements in Spanish, including anaphoric encapsulation , discourse coherence , and gender-inclusive language effects . She employs experimental methods and eye-tracking technology to analyze these phenomena in L1 and L2 speakers. Current publications highlight her work on discourse markers in Romance languages , cross-linguistic analysis , and educational applications through CLIL methodology and translator training . While specific awards aren't listed, her extensive publication record demonstrates significant contributions to experimental linguistics and discourse analysis .

Anne BezuidenhoutView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Language
• Semantics-Pragmatics Interface
• Experimental Pragmatics
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Anne Bezuidenhout is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy & Linguistics at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Holding a PhD from the University of Michigan (1990), she has been affiliated with the Linguistics Program since 1992 and the Institute of Mind and Brain since 2013. Education: PhD in Philosophy, University of Michigan (1990) Affiliations: Core Member, Linguistics Program; Affiliated Member, Institute of Mind and Brain Her research focuses on the semantics-pragmatics interface , particularly: Presuppositions and conversational implicatures Discourse processing in anaphoric pronoun resolution Foregrounding/backgrounding of non-restrictive relative clauses Conversational tailoring and perspective-taking Noun-noun compounds and enriched composition Recent publications examine presupposition theory, discourse prominence, and reference mechanisms. She teaches courses in formal logic, semantics-pragmatics, and philosophy of mind. Service roles include: Co-Editor-In-Chief, Journal of Pragmatics Executive Secretary, American Pragmatics Association (AMPRA) Editorial Board Member, Pragmatics and Cognition Advisory Editorial Board, Palgrave Studies in Pragmatics, Language and Cognition

Heike WieseView profile

Professor

• Multilingualism
• Urban contact dialects
• Kiezdeutsch
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Prof. Heike Wiese holds the chair of German in Multilingual Contexts at Humboldt University of Berlin within the Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanities, Department of German Studies and Linguistics. Previously, she was a professor at University of Potsdam and held visiting positions at Yale University and Brandeis University. She is a distinguished member of the Academia Europaea and of the German Council for Migration, as well as the speaker of the Centre 'Language in Urban Diversity'. Her research focuses on the dynamics of multilingual settings, with particular attention to grammatical developments, monolingual ideologies, linguistic discrimination, and empowerment. Her primary research interests include: Urban contact dialects (including 'Kiezdeutsch' in Germany) Linguistic practices of heritage speakers Turkish-German language contact phenomena Grammatical-pragmatic interfaces and linguistic architecture (V2 and V3 word order in Germanic) Mass and count nouns, numeral constructions, and focus particles Discourse markers and emoji as linguistic elements Linguistic discrimination and empowerment in society and education Prof. Wiese's recent scholarly work demonstrates a sophisticated integration of theoretical linguistics with sociolinguistic and educational perspectives. Her publications from 2021-2025 reveal a consistent focus on language variation in multilingual contexts, particularly examining how linguistic systems interact across language boundaries. She has made significant contributions to understanding urban contact dialects, especially Kiezdeutsch in Berlin, and German-speaking communities in postcolonial settings like Namibia and Australia. Her research challenges monolingual ideologies and advocates for linguistic diversity through both theoretical analysis and practical applications. Her scientific recognition includes: Membership in the prestigious Academia Europaea Leadership role as speaker of the Centre 'Language in Urban Diversity' Through extensive outreach activities, Prof. Wiese collaborates with multilingual communities, kindergartens, schools, educational policymakers, and museums. She has developed practical materials for teachers to address linguistic diversity in classrooms and challenge linguistic discrimination. Her research methodology emphasizes 'language situations' - a technique to elicit comparable, naturalistic data across registers, languages, and speakers, recognizing the complexity of multilingual repertoires. Prof. Wiese leads research in the Multilingualism, Interculturality and Language Lab (CU.mil), where her team investigates language variation in urban contexts and develops methodologies for studying linguistic diversity. Her work bridges theoretical syntax with sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and educational linguistics, with important implications for language policy, teacher education, and public understanding of linguistic diversity in increasingly multicultural societies.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Inner Speech
• Auditory Verbal Hallucinations
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Dr Bo Yao is a Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University's Department of Psychology, Fylde College. His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of language and inner speech, exploring neural mechanisms underlying inner speech's role in cognition and mental health. He employs methods like EEG, fMRI, eye tracking, and computational modeling. Yao supervises 4 postgraduate students and leads the Language, Inner Speech, and Neuroscience (LISN) Lab. Research Interests: Inner speech's neural basis, auditory verbal hallucinations, embodied cognition, and psycholinguistics. Recent work examines rhythmic foundations of thought and emotional processing in language. His 2025 publications highlight innovations in parafoveal preview benefits and predictive coding frameworks. Publications span cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics, and neuroimaging, with a focus on reading comprehension, speech processing, and emotional word analysis. His work bridges phenomenological experience with neural mechanisms, using meta-analyses and experimental paradigms. Advising and Labs: Supervises students in language cognition and inner speech research. The LISN Lab develops interdisciplinary approaches to understand language and consciousness.

Mingya LiuView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Prof. Dr. Mingya Liu is a W1-Professor for Empirical English Linguistics (EEL) at the Department of English and American Studies, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Her research focuses on the intersection of lexicon, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, with applications to language processing, acquisition, and sociolinguistic variation. Key projects include investigations into polarity sensitivity, modality, negation, and register effects in language use. Her work employs experimental, cross-linguistic, and socio- and psycholinguistic methods. Notable contributions include studies on modal concord (e.g., 'must certainly'), negative concord variation, and the social meanings of linguistic constructions in English, German, and Chinese. She is a core member of the CRC 1412 'Register: Language Users’ Knowledge of Situational-Functional Variation,' contributing to interdisciplinary research on language variation and cognitive modeling. Publications emphasize experimental findings on linguistic and social meaning correlations, register sensitivity in language use, and the role of interlocutor relations in formality perception. Collaborative efforts with institutions like HU Berlin and international scholars further highlight her commitment to advancing theoretical and experimental linguistics.

Minju KimView profile

Professor

• Pragmatics
• Grammaticalization
• Discourse Analysis
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Minju Kim is a Professor in the Korean Department within the School of Modern Languages and Literatures. She holds significant academic and editorial roles, including President of the International Circle of Korean Linguistics (ICKL) and Editor-in-Chief of The Korean Language in America . Her expertise spans Pragmatics, Grammaticalization, Discourse Analysis, Language and Gender, and Language Education. She earned her B.A. and M.A. from Yonsei University and her Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Kim’s research focuses on Korean linguistic structures, including honorifics, stance markers, and historical grammaticalization processes. Notable contributions include studies on Korean connectives, modal particles, and gendered language use in media. She has received the Korea Foundation Field Research Grant (2025). Her publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement in linguistics and sociolinguistics, with recent work addressing topics like Korean semi-honorific styles and cross-linguistic comparisons. She actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and international collaborations.

Jenny ArendholzView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Grammar/Syntax
• Phonetics & Phonology
• (Interpersonal) Pragmatics
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Dr. Jenny Arendholz is a Senior Lecturer at the Chair of English Linguistics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). She holds a PhD in English Philology (summa cum laude, University of Augsburg) and an M.A. in English Philology, Romance Philology, and Communication Science. Her research focuses on syntax, pragmatics, multimodality, computer-mediated communication (CMC), and discourse analysis. She coordinates ERASMUS+ student exchange programs, advising on UK visa requirements and funding. Professional activities include reviewing for journals like Pragmatics and presenting at international conferences such as the International Pragmatics Conference. Her teaching spans introductory linguistics courses to specialized seminars on syntax, phonetics, conversation analysis, and digital communication. She actively engages in linguistic fieldwork and intercultural training for study abroad programs. Recent publications explore mitigation strategies in online discourse, quotation pragmatics, and narrative structures in message boards. Key responsibilities include managing student exchange logistics, advising on language certification requirements for UK universities post-Brexit, and maintaining partnerships with institutions like the University of Leicester and King’s College London. She also oversees LMU’s ERASMUS International Option funding and promotes summer schools via partnerships with universities in the UK and Ireland.

Maria Teresa GuastiView profile

Professor

• Pragmatics
• Bilingual Acquisition
• Developmental Language Impairment
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Maria Teresa Guasti is a Professor of Linguistics and Psycholinguistics at the University of Milano-Bicocca. She has held academic positions since 1988, including Assistant Professor (2000-2005) and Researcher roles at institutions like the University of Siena and San Raffaele Hospital. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics, child language acquisition, and cognitive disorders like dyslexia and developmental language impairment (DLD). PhD in Linguistics, University of Geneva Guasti’s work focuses on syntax, semantics, and pragmatics in typical and atypical language development, with a special emphasis on bilingual acquisition, DLD, and dyslexia. She has contributed to understanding timing anticipation deficits in dyslexia and has expanded her research into musical cognition and motor control (handwriting). Recently, she collaborated with human-computer interaction scientists to develop language-based interactive technologies. Her publications span 160 works, including 80 peer-reviewed articles and 6 books, with over 7,000 citations and an H-index of 42. Key grants include the ERC Synergy (2019) and Multimind (2017-2022, €516,122). 2019 ERC Synergy Grant for Leibniz’s Dream (€10.2M) 2012-2018 Associate Investigator at ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders 2005-2009 Italian Representative in European COST A33 Action Guasti has trained 14 PhD students, supervised 12 postdocs, and mentored 100+ master’s students. She has served as Associate Editor for Language Acquisition and Frontiers in Psychology , and on editorial boards including Journal of Child Language . She has delivered keynotes at international conferences and taught at summer schools.

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.

Matthew StoneView profile

Professor

• Natural Language Generation
• Computational Semantics
• Knowledge Representation
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Matthew Stone is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. His primary affiliations are within the School of Arts and Sciences, with cross-listed involvement in Cognitive Science and Perceptual Science. He focuses on designing conversational agents that integrate natural language understanding and generation with grounded, meaningful interactions. Key roles include teaching courses such as CS 440 (Introduction to AI) and CS 504 (Computational Modeling). His research emphasizes the computational foundations of meaning, integrating philosophy, linguistics, and AI to create systems that contextualize communication through environmental grounding, intentional reasoning, and collaborative dialogue. Notable projects include the SPUD system for natural language generation and work on multimodal interaction through gesture and facial signals. He has been funded for projects like 'Community-led Language Technology for NJ: A Design Justice Approach.' Education: PhD in Computer Science (assumed based on faculty role). Awards: Influential Paper Recognition (SIGGRAPH '94), RDI^2 Fellowship for Malihe Alikhani. Grants: Community-led Language Technology Project (2021). Stone collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and mentors students like Malihe Alikhani. His labs explore topics such as embodied conversational agents, computational pragmatics, and language grounding in robotics. Recent work emphasizes ethical and societal implications of AI, advocating for inclusive technology design.