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• Pronominal anaphora
• Discursive cohesion
• Translation studies
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Ahmed EL KALADI is a Lecturer in English at the College of Languages . His research focuses on Pronominal Anaphora, Discursive Cohesion, Translation Theory, Acculturation, and Postcolonial Literature . He has actively contributed to academic activities such as co-organizing international colloquiums and serving as an editorial secretariat for the journal Modèles Linguistiques . His publications span topics like psychomechanics of language, grammaticalization, and interculturality in translation. Notable activities include editing journal volumes and organizing academic conferences such as the Colloquium on Translation Studies in Arras (2000).

• Applied Linguistics
• Language Education
• Romance Studies
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Mgr. Elena Smoleňová, PhD., is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Applied Languages, University of Economics in Bratislava, specializing in the Department of Romance and Slavic Languages. Since 1998, she has combined pedagogical, linguistic, and psychological research while contributing to digital and intercultural education. PhD in Linguistics (Romance Studies), University of Comenius, Bratislava M.A. in Non-Slavic Philology (Italian Language & Culture, Translation & Interpreting), University of Comenius Research Interests: Applied linguistics, legal linguistics, psycholinguistics, and color terminology. Her work explores: Semantic and morphosyntactic peculiarities in legal language Emotional factors in language acquisition Intercultural comparisons of color symbolism Terminology in business and finance Modern language teaching methodologies Recent Publications: Focus on contrastive analysis of Italian-Slovak legal lexicon, emotional dynamics in language education, and chromatic terminology (2017-2024). Awards: Principal investigator for VEGA 1/0107/18 grant on language teaching Professional Activities: Active in academic publishing, conference organization (e.g., international conferences in Bratislava, Sládkovičovo), and collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Bratislava.

• Slavic languages
• Romance languages
• Language pedagogy
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Martina Uličná is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Applied Languages, University of Economics in Bratislava, specializing in Slovak language instruction for foreigners. With academic affiliations at Comenius University (2006-2011, 2014-2017), Moscow State University, and the University of Prešov (1997-1999), her career spans three decades of language education and research. Her research focuses on: Color terminology in Slavic and Romance languages Language materials development Online language assessment Intercultural communication Floral lexical analysis Word order in Slovak acquisition Recent publications emphasize digital tools in language teaching, including monographs and textbooks for A1-A2 proficiency levels. Research projects include: VEGA 1/0107/18 Chromatism and its connotations KEGA 018EU-4/2020 ICT in online language education She has presented at international conferences in Kyiv and Pula, focusing on professional language assessment and online teaching methodologies.

• Applied Linguistics
• Foreign Language Education
• Corpus Linguistics
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Mgr. Ivana Kapráliková, PhD is an assistant professor at the University of Economics in Bratislava , Faculty of Applied Languages, Department of English Language. She has also held a similar position at PanEuropean University since 2018. Third degree in Didactics of Foreign Languages (2016, Comenius University) Second degree in English Language and Literature-Pedagogy (1997, Comenius University) Her research focuses on applied linguistics , including corpus analysis for language learning , business English vocabulary dynamics , and language challenges in EU documents . She has explored the use of technology in language education , such as audioblog applications for listening skills. Her recent work includes analyzing plagiarism in political discourse and the economization of Euro-texts . She leads the 2024 project Project č. 040EU-4/2024 , examining translation in service economy contexts. She participated in an ERASMUS Teaching mobility at Neapolis University (Cyprus, 2023). Her pedagogical experience spans teaching abbreviations in English for specific purposes and mentoring 9 Bachelor's and 1 diploma theses.

Sanda Katavić-ČaušićView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Intercultural Communication
• Business English
• English for Special Purposes (ESP)
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Sanda Katavić-Čaušić serves as Senior Lecturer at the Department of Interdisciplinary Courses, Faculty of Economics, University of Osijek. She teaches undergraduate Business English courses (Business English 1, 2, and 6) while holding dual master's qualifications in Education and Economic Sciences. Her academic credentials include: Master of Education in English and German Language and Literature, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Osijek (1998) Master of Economic Sciences, University of Rijeka (2009) Dr. Katavić-Čaušić's research centers on intercultural communication competencies , ICT integration in language pedagogy , and business language applications . Her work bridges linguistic theory with practical business communication needs, emphasizing digital tools like QR codes and social media for enhanced language acquisition. She has developed specialized ESP curricula for military, arts, and business contexts throughout her career. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on business discourse linguistics (phrasal verbs, word classes in business media) and pandemic-era learning adaptations . Her methodology combines corpus linguistics with pedagogical innovation, particularly in transmedia learning environments and authentic material implementation. Scientific Awards: No major awards documented in available sources She actively implements grant-funded initiatives including the COIL project ( Promicanje interkulturalnih kompetencija kroz suradničke online prakse ) and Erasmus+ collaborations. Professional engagements encompass: Translation of art/culture publications American Corner Osijek partnership projects Membership in UNJSVU (Professional Language Teachers Association) and HUPE (Croatian English Teachers Association)

Ilja A. SeržantView profile

Professor

• Slavic Linguistics
• Baltic Linguistics
• Typology
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Prof. Dr. Ilja A. Seržant is a full Professor of Slavic Linguistics at Potsdam University since 2022, with research focusing on typology, diachronic syntax, and language contact in Baltic-Slavic contexts. He leads the Potsdam Slavic Variation Lab and Potsdam Typology Lab , integrating interdisciplinary approaches with archaeology and anthropology. University of Cologne (Habilitation 2018, MA 2005) University of Bergen (PhD 2012) University of Cologne (Dr. phil. 2011) His research explores differential argument marking , partitive constructions , and morphosyntactic evolution through typological and areal lenses. Recent projects include INHILLDAUGAR for place-name analysis and Modal constructions in Volga-Kama under DFG funding. Publications emphasize efficiency pressures in language change, cyclic patterns, and cross-linguistic universals. Key article trends (2021-2025) examine diachronic typology , argument coding , and areal convergence in Slavic and Baltic languages. Awards include the Anna Siewierska Award 2021 and Heisenberg Programme (DFG 2021-2026). Supervises PhD students Daria Alfimova and Wakweya Olani Gobena , while managing research teams across multiple institutions.

• Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Syntax
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Laurits Stapput Knudsen serves as a Researcher at Lund University within the Centre for Languages and Literature under The Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. His role centers on advancing linguistic scholarship through dedicated research activities in General Linguistics. His research spans foundational linguistic domains including Theoretical Linguistics, Syntax, Semantics, Phonology, Morphology, and Historical Linguistics. This work focuses on structural language analysis and theoretical frameworks governing human communication systems, contributing to core academic discourse in linguistics. Based at SOL:H506b (Helgonabacken 12, Lund) with internal post code 20, he maintains active institutional presence. While specific advising roles, grants, or laboratory affiliations remain undocumented in available sources, his contact email laurits_stapput.knudsen@ling.lu.se facilitates academic collaboration within Lund's linguistic community.

• Functional-pragmatic linguistics
• Philosophy of language
• Linguistic semantics and syntax
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Katarzyna Nobis-Wlazło is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Synchronic and Diachronic Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, Jan Kochanowski University. She specializes in functional-pragmatic linguistics, semantics, syntax, and psycholinguistics. Doctor of Humanities in Linguistics (2012) Graduate of Russian Business Language (2004) and Russian Philology (2007) at Jan Kochanowski University Research Interests Quantification and semantics in Russian Discourse analysis and conceptual modeling Rhetorical strategies and ethnolinguistic specificity Publications include monographs on quantity in Russian and chapters on post-truth rhetoric, linguistic persuasion, and discourse anomalies. Contact: Katarzyna.Nobis-Wlazlo@ujk.edu.pl , Kasianobis@ujk.edu.pl

Enikő Hajnalka KovácsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Book of Psalms
• Psalms Exegesis
• Individual Lament Songs
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Dr. Enikő Hajnalka Kovács is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Old Testament Studies , Faculty of Theology, Gáspár Károli Reformed University. Her academic work focuses on the Book of Psalms, Hebrew language, and Old Testament exegesis, with a specialization in individual lament psalms and their theological implications. Education: PhD in Theology (2013–2016), Protestant Theologian (2008–2012), both from Gáspár Károli Reformed University. Her research integrates Biblical Hebrew philology with pedagogical approaches to religious education, emphasizing textual analysis and cultural contextualization. She has presented at numerous international theological conferences and conducted research at institutions like Tyndale House (Cambridge) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Recent publications analyze Psalms' composition, metaphorical language, and theological themes, reflecting her expertise in Hebrew poetry and Old Testament interpretation. She supervises Master's theses on topics like biblical commentary and religious pedagogy, contributing to Reformed identity formation through scriptural study. Professionally, she has served as Adjunct Lecturer (2016–2021) and University Assistant Professor (2021–2022). Her additional activities include organizing theological conferences and participating in archaeological fieldwork in Israel.

Andrew HarveyView profile

Assistant Professor

• African Languages
• Linguistics
• Morphosyntax
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Andrew Harvey is a Junior Professor at the University of Bayreuth's Faculty of Languages and Literatures , holding the research study and teaching professorship for 'African Languages and the Construction of Knowledge'. His work focuses on the documentation and analysis of endangered languages in the Tanzanian Rift Valley region, including Gorwaa, Hadza, and Ihanzu. Bachelor's in French and Linguistics at Memorial University (Canada) Master's in African Languages at University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and SOAS University of London (UK) Postdoctoral work at Leiden University (Netherlands) and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Japan) Harvey's research spans morphosyntax, language contact, and the cultural significance of linguistic arts. He leads community-led documentation projects and maintains three major digital collections at the Endangered Languages Archive (ELAR) , collaborating with the Rift Valley Network (RVN) for interdisciplinary research. His fieldwork includes: Documentation of Gorwaa language (Babati district, Tanzania) Analysis of Ihanzu language (Mkalama district, Tanzania) Study of Hadza language and click consonants (Eyasi region, Tanzania)

Shelley L StaplesView profile

Professor

• Corpus Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Second Language Acquisition
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Shelley L Staples is a Professor at the University of Arizona teaching in undergraduate English, MA TESL, and Second Language Acquisition and Teaching PhD programs. Her research employs corpus-based discourse analysis to investigate language variation across spoken and written contexts, focusing on situational factors and speaker characteristics including register, first language, and proficiency levels. Dr. Staples earned her PhD in Applied Linguistics from Northern Arizona University (2014). Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical applications in English for Academic/Specific Purposes (EAP/ESP), with current projects examining academic writing development and healthcare communication patterns. She utilizes mixed-methods approaches combining qualitative discourse analysis with quantitative computational text analysis. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated research on grammatical complexity metrics, disfluency patterns in L2 speech, and innovative asset-oriented approaches to learner corpus data. Key trends include methodological advances in multi-dimensional analysis, development of accessible corpus tools (e.g., CIABATTA), and investigations into linguistic features across academic registers and proficiency levels. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Staples directs two major corpus initiatives: Corpus and Repository of Writing (Crow) : A longitudinal resource tracking academic writing development Multilingual Corpus of Assignments—Writing and Speech (MACAWS) : Supporting research in less commonly taught languages These projects provide infrastructure for studying language variation across disciplines and proficiency levels, directly informing pedagogy in second language writing and assessment. Her leadership establishes critical resources for applied linguistics research and instruction.

Sophie VassilakiView profile

Professor

• Modern Greek Linguistics
• Syntax of Complex Sentences
• Aspecto-Temporal Systems
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Sophie Vassilaki is a University Professor at Inalco (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales) and a researcher at the SeDyL (Structure et dynamique des langues) laboratory. Her academic journey includes a doctorate from Paris 7-Diderot University under Pr Antoine Culioli and HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) in 2005. She serves as director of UMR 8202 SeDyL since 2010. Research Focus : Aspecto-temporal systems in Modern Greek, discourse markers, complex sentence syntax, derivational morphology, and diachronic comparisons between Ancient and Modern Greek. Teaching : Specializes in Modern Greek grammar, general linguistics, and Balkan language studies at L1–M2 levels. Collaborations : Co-author with Camille Denizot, Rea Delveroudi, and others on topics like modal particles, pseudo-coordination, and linguistic variation. Article Trends : Her publications from 2000–2023 emphasize temporal clause syntax in Ancient/Medieval Greek, discourse marker functions in Modern Greek, and comparative studies with French/Russian. Key subfields include grammaticalization, semantic fields of food, and historical linguistics. Research Infrastructure : Affiliated with SeDyL , a CNRS/Inalco/IRD joint research unit, and member of the Cercle des Linguistes de l'Inalco (CLI).

• Sociolinguistics
• Arabic Language Studies
• Middle Eastern Popular Culture
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Dr. Małgorzata Kniaź is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Comparative Civilization Studies , Jagiellonian University. A graduate of Arabic studies at Kraków University of Technology, she earned her PhD in linguistics from Jagiellonian University. Specializes in sociolinguistics of the Arab world, Educated Spoken Arabic, Middle Eastern cinema, and minority studies Key research projects funded by Polish Ministry of Science and National Science Centre Active in analyzing religious fundamentalism in Egyptian media and linguistic variation Her publications focus on Arabic language structures, cultural representation in cinema, and minority identity dynamics. Scientific awards include thesis grants and competitive research funding. Thesis grant (N104 030 32/2630) from Ministry of Science and Higher Education NSC-funded project on Arabic-English code-switching

Florian SchwarzView profile

Professor

• formal semantics
• pragmatics of natural language
• psycholinguistic research
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Florian Schwarz is a Professor and Undergraduate Chair in the Linguistics Department at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. He also serves as Associate Director for Education of mindCORE (Penn's hub for the integrative study of the mind) and is a member of the Graduate Group in Psychology. Education Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2009 Professor Schwarz's research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics of natural language, combining theoretical linguistics with experimental methods from psycholinguistics. His work investigates how humans process meaning in context, examining foundational issues such as presupposition projection, scalar implicatures, and reference resolution. He employs experimental methodologies including visual world eye-tracking and online experiments to uncover the cognitive mechanisms underlying linguistic interpretation. His research program integrates formal tools from linguistic semantics with empirical approaches to better understand the interplay between grammatical knowledge and contextual information in language comprehension. Analysis of Professor Schwarz's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on experimental approaches to semantic and pragmatic phenomena. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on the cognitive reality of linguistic representations, with particular attention to how contextual factors influence interpretation. There's a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated experimental designs that tease apart competing theoretical accounts, especially regarding presupposition processing and the role of discourse structure in interpretation. His research shows growing integration of social and cognitive factors in understanding linguistic meaning. Professor Schwarz has been actively involved in academic service and community building through numerous presentations and workshops. He has presented at institutions including Rutgers, UMass Amherst, and New York University, and has organized events such as MACSIM at Penn. He has also taught specialized sessions at the LSA Summer Institute and conducted workshops on experimental methods. Professor Schwarz leads the Experimental Study of Meaning Lab at Penn, where his team has developed PCIbex - a significant open-source tool for implementing and hosting online experiments. This platform has become widely used by researchers in linguistics and beyond, facilitating both in-lab and remote experimental research while promoting open science practices.

Zhu LichaoView profile

Lecturer

• Phraseology
• Lexicography
• Terminology
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Zhu Lichao is a Lecturer in Language Sciences at Paris Cité University, affiliated with the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies of Languages and Arts (UFR EILA) and the CLILLAC-ARP research unit. His professional address is Bâtiment Olympe de Gouges, Place Paul Ricoeur, 75013 Paris, and he can be contacted at lichao.zhu@u-paris.fr. Dr. Zhu's primary research interests focus on phraseology and lexicography, specifically exploring phraseological molds, linguistic modeling, and machine simulation of lexicographic data. His work extends to terminology studies with emphasis on specialized phraseology and terminotics, and he also investigates machine translation through parallel corpora, specialized engines, and neural networks. His research demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach combining theoretical linguistics with computational applications. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2011 to 2020, with significant contributions in 2018 and 2020. His research trajectory reveals a progression from fundamental studies in phraseology and lexicography toward more computational and applied approaches, particularly in Chinese language processing. Notably, he has developed the Chengyu Database and the "Valextra" electronic dictionary, demonstrating his commitment to practical lexicographic applications. His work bridges theoretical linguistic concepts with practical computational implementations, particularly in the domain of Chinese phraseology. Through his GitHub profile (lichaozhu), he maintains several repositories related to natural language processing, including projects like joeynmt (a minimalist neural machine translation toolkit) and mosesdecoder (a machine translation system), indicating active engagement with computational linguistic tools and methodologies. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from theoretical phraseology toward practical computational applications in language processing.