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• Semiotics
• Multimodality and modality specificity of linguistic communication
• Linguistic iconicity
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Prof. Dr. Silvia Kutscher serves as Professor for the Theory and History of Multimodal Communication at the Institute of Archaeology, Humboldt University of Berlin since March 2016, a position established within the Cluster of Excellence Topoi. Her interdisciplinary work bridges linguistics, semiotics, and archaeology with particular focus on ancient Egyptian communication systems. She leads project B03 on Register variation and asymmetric communication in Ancient Egypt within the Collaborative Research Center 1412 "Register: Language Users' Knowledge of Situational-Functional Variation". Her research centers on semiotics with emphasis on multimodal communication in ancient contexts. She has pioneered analytical methods for examining how spatial relations function as semiotic resources in pharaonistic communication, developing the theoretical framework for analyzing text-image compositions in Ancient Egypt. Her work creates crucial interdisciplinary connections between semiotic-linguistic multimodality research and Egyptology, revealing how dimensional aspects and spatial organization contribute to meaning-making in ancient artifacts. Recent publications demonstrate her sustained focus on multimodal analysis of ancient Egyptian artifacts, particularly through the CaeMmCom Corpus project. Her scholarly trajectory shows consistent development from general linguistic theory to specialized application in ancient communication systems, increasingly incorporating digital humanities methodologies. This work represents significant advancement in understanding how ancient societies structured information through combined textual and visual means. Prof. Kutscher holds leadership roles in academic organizations: Since 2018: Board member and co-leader of the Archaeology section of the German Society for Semiotics 2010-2013: Second chair of the German Linguistic Society (DGfS) 2014-2016: Advisory board member of DGfS She directs the Working Group on Multimodal Communication in Ancient Egypt, which develops theoretically grounded analytical tools by combining semiotic-linguistic approaches with Egyptological expertise. This initiative also implements technological tools for annotating and querying multimodal artifact data across the text-object-space continuum.

Muriel NordeView profile

Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Construction Grammar
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Muriel Norde is a full Professor of Scandinavian Linguistics at the Department of Northern European Studies , Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, since 2013. Her research focuses on historical linguistics , construction grammar , and degrammaticalization in Germanic languages, particularly Scandinavian varieties. She has extensive experience in corpus linguistics and diachronic morphological analysis . Current Role: Professor at Humboldt-Universität Berlin Past Affiliations: University of Groningen (1997-2013), University of Amsterdam (1998-2003) Research Highlights : Spearheads the BiNoKo Corpus project for comparative historical register analysis. Leads international collaborations on exaptation in morphology and evaluative morphology . Key publications in Diachronic Construction Grammar and libfixes in European languages. Academic Contributions : Authored 83+ publications with over 21,182 reads. Notable works include studies on Swedish genitive evolution , Dutch diminutives , and modal constructions in Old Swedish . Her 2023 Frontiers in Psychology paper co-analyzes register pervasiveness across cultures. Supervision : Serves as promotor or committee member for 9+ PhD theses, including projects on Old Norwegian syntax , Dutch productivity shifts , and Norwegian demonstrative reinforcement . Collaborates with universities in Edinburgh, Ghent, Leuven, and Oslo.

Patrick LindertView profile

Lecturer

• Syntax
• Theoretical Linguistics
• English Language Studies
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Patrick Lindert is a Lecturer at the Institute of Linguistics , affiliated with the Department of Linguistics/English Studies (IfLA) at the University of Stuttgart . He holds a doctoral degree in linguistics (Dr. phil.) and has expertise in syntactic theory and advanced syntax, particularly control theory. Education M.Sc. in Business Education and English (University of Hohenheim and University of Stuttgart, 2008–2014) Dr. phil. in Linguistics (University of Stuttgart, 2014–2017) His research focuses on theoretical linguistics, specializing in syntax and control theory within English studies. He has contributed to academic training through teaching roles and research assistantships at the University of Stuttgart. Patrick Lindert’s professional journey includes vocational school teaching experience, having served as a senior teacher for business administration and English at the Robert-Franck-Schule, Ludwigsburg since 2019.

Jörg FörstnerView profile

Lecturer

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Valency Theory
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Jörg Förstner serves as a Lecturer and Doctoral student at the Institute of Linguistics, Department of Linguistics/German Studies (ILG) at the University of Stuttgart, contributing to both teaching and research missions within the department. His research centers on syntactic-semantic interfaces, specifically examining how theta role extension impacts valence-controlled coherence in German language structures. This work intersects theoretical linguistics with German language studies, focusing on the morphosyntactic manifestations of semantic roles and their discourse-level implications. Complementing his academic work, Förstner participates in the Editorial group for advanced language courses for upper secondary school, applying his linguistic expertise to curriculum development for high school German education through practical pedagogical frameworks.

Ljudmila GeistView profile

Associate Professor

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Morphosyntax
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Ljudmila Geist serves as a Research Associate and DFG Project Manager at the University of Stuttgart's Institute of Linguistics within the Department of Linguistics and German Studies (ILG). Holding the academic rank of Privatdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor), she leads two major DFG-funded research projects while teaching linguistics and Slavic studies courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Her institutional affiliation spans formal instruction in Linguistics, German Studies, and Slavic Studies programs including teacher training tracks for German and Russian. Her research expertise centers on the syntax-semantics interface with three core pillars: Semantics/Pragmatics : Nominal reference systems, information structure dynamics, speaker-hearer knowledge interaction in discourse, and copula clause semantics Morphosyntax : Argument linking mechanisms, case assignment for objects/predicatives, and co-argument binding phenomena Language Comparison/Typology : Cross-linguistic analysis of definiteness/indefiniteness in article-less languages, grammatical category comparisons between Russian and German Her work consistently bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical Slavic language data. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong methodological continuity in formal linguistic approaches applied to Slavic languages, particularly Russian-German comparisons. Key thematic clusters include noun phrase semantics (mass/count distinctions, definiteness marking), copula constructions, and question-response systems. Her research increasingly incorporates experimental methodologies while maintaining rigorous formal analysis frameworks, demonstrating evolution from theoretical syntax toward integrated psycholinguistic approaches. Geist actively contributes to academic infrastructure through editorial roles including co-editing Advances in Formal Slavic Linguistics 2018 (Language Science Press, 2021) and multiple volumes of Investigations into Formal Slavic Linguistics . She has organized workshops such as Divide and Count at the 2023 DGfS conference in Cologne, demonstrating leadership in advancing research on morphosyntactic-semantic interfaces. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates deep integration of research and pedagogy across morphology, syntax, and Slavic linguistics courses. Recent offerings include Morphology (SS 2024), Syntax, Semantics and Typology of Nouns (WS 2023/24), and specialized seminars on nominal categories and German-Russian comparative linguistics. She completed Baden-Württemberg's 200-hour university teaching certification in 2008, reflecting commitment to pedagogical excellence.

• Linguistics
• German Studies
• Syntax
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Laura Hansen serves as a Tutor at the Institute of Linguistics and German Studies (ILG) within the University of Stuttgart, Germany. Her office is located in room 1.038 at Keplerstrasse 17, 70174 Stuttgart. Her research spans core domains of Linguistics and German Studies, with emphasis on structural and historical aspects of language. Syntax Semantics Phonology German Language History German Literature Contemporary German Language

• Linguistics
• German Studies
• Phonetics
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Frank Janle serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Linguistics/German Studies (ILG) within the Institute of Linguistics at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. His office is located in room 1.038 at Keplerstrasse 17, 70174 Stuttgart, with consultation hours available by appointment. His research spans core linguistic domains with emphasis on German language structures. Key focus areas include: Phonetics: Analysis of speech sound production and perception Syntax: Sentence structure and grammatical relationships Semantics: Meaning construction in language Historical Linguistics: Evolution of Germanic languages This work contributes to theoretical frameworks in language science with specific applications to Germanic philology.

• Linguistics
• German Studies
• Sociolinguistics
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Dr. Britta Sauereisen serves as a Lecturer at the Institute of Linguistics and German Studies (ILG) within the University of Stuttgart, Germany. Her academic base is located at Keplerstrasse 17, Room 1.038, 70174 Stuttgart, where she maintains active teaching and consultation duties. Her scholarly focus centers on Linguistics and German Studies, with specialized expertise in Sociolinguistics examining language variation in social contexts, Phonetics analyzing speech production and perception, Syntax investigating grammatical structures, and Historical Linguistics tracing language evolution. This multidisciplinary approach bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of Germanic languages. Dr. Sauereisen conducts consultation hours by appointment via Webex, demonstrating commitment to student mentorship. While specific research grants and formal advising relationships aren't detailed in available materials, her position indicates active participation in curriculum development and academic supervision within the humanities division.

• Syntax
• Comparative Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
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Kouka Samuel Zongo is a Researcher at the University of Stuttgart , affiliated with the Department of Linguistics/German Studies . His research focuses on syntax and language comparison , particularly within the IMMAGES project, examining subordination phenomena in Mooré from a diachronic perspective. He is currently a doctoral student at the University of Stuttgart, building on his academic foundation from Joseph Ki-Zerbo University in Ouagadougou, where he earned a Master's degree in German Studies and a Licence es Lettres in Germanistik. His work bridges German and Gur language analysis, emphasizing structural and historical linguistic differences. Kouka Samuel Zongo's expertise spans syntax, comparative linguistics, and diachronic analysis. Born in Burkina Faso, he holds an A4-Baccalauréat and maintains consultation hours on Mondays (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) at Keplerstrasse 17, Stuttgart.

Alessia CassaràView profile

Research Fellow

• Romance Linguistics
• Language Variation and Change
• Corpus Linguistics
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Alessia Cassarà is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Linguistics and Romance Studies, University of Stuttgart, actively contributing to the DFG Research Group SILPAC (FOR 5157). She investigates how input differences influence language acquisition and diachronic change in French and Italian verbal structures under Project H2 led by Prof. Dr. Achim Stein. Education: PhD in Romance Studies from the University of Cologne, focusing on information structure-syntax interfaces in French and Spanish. Her research integrates Corpus Linguistics and Experimental Methods (e.g., structural priming) to analyze cognitive mechanisms like language economy in Romance language evolution. Specializing in Language Variation , Verbal Semantics , and Sociolinguistics , she examines minority languages including Sicilian, Catalonian Spanish, and Iranian Kurdish dialects through extensive fieldwork. Previously involved in the CRC 1252 "Prominence in Language" project, she maintains active research collaborations within DFG-funded frameworks while advancing diachronic-comparative methodologies in Romance linguistics.

Yela SchauweckerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Historical Linguistics
• Foreign Language Education
• Computational Linguistics
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Dr. Yela Schauwecker is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Stuttgart's Institute of Linguistics and Romance Studies, where she leads the project "Research Literacy of Teachers" (ReaLiTea) and collaborates with the Institute for Educational Analysis Baden-Württemberg (IBBW). Her office is located at Keplerstrasse 17, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany. Education 2000: Magister Artium in Romance Linguistics and Classical Philology (Latin), Heidelberg University 2004: PhD in Romance Linguistics, Heidelberg University 2007: Second State Examination in French and Latin 2022: Habilitation in Linguistics, University of Stuttgart Research Focus Her interdisciplinary research spans: Foreign language education : Research-based didactics for Romance languages/Latin, learner self-evaluation, and differentiated instruction Computational linguistics : Automation of language analysis and historical corpus annotation Historical lexicography : Medieval specialized texts, semantics, and editions (botany/astronomy) Publication Trends Schauwecker's recent work demonstrates strong emphasis on quantitative approaches to historical language contact (particularly Anglo-French), corpus linguistics, and syntactic evolution. Her publications frequently intersect medieval philology with computational methods, examining lexical borrowing, register formation, and pedagogical applications in language teaching. Awards DAAD/Maison des Sciences de l'Homme Postdoc Fellowship (2010) Projects & Advising She currently directs the ReaLiTea project at Zentrum für Schulqualität und Lehrerbildung Baden-Württemberg. Previous roles include leading the "Forschungsbasierte Fremdsprachendidaktik" project and contributing to ANR Crealscience (medieval scientific dictionary) and BASICS (contact linguistics).

Imme KuchenbrandtView profile

Researcher

• Romance Linguistics
• Spanish Linguistics
• French Linguistics
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Dr. Imme Kuchenbrandt is a Research Associate specializing in French and Spanish Linguistics at Goethe University Frankfurt's Institute for Romance Languages and Literatures . She holds examination responsibilities for L2/L3 Spanish and French programs and offers consultation services for students. Her academic role includes teaching courses such as Einführung in die Morphologie des Portugiesischen und Spanischen and phonology courses in French/Spanish. Research Focus Kuchenbrandt's research spans Romance linguistics, with emphases on Spanish and French. Key areas include: Phonology and prosody in historical texts Syntax and clitic systems in Old/Modern Spanish Cross-linguistic analysis (Spanish-German/French-English) Bilingual language acquisition and grammatical gender Corpus-based approaches to linguistic diversity Projects and Grants She co-leads the project Building Blocks of Grammar: A Multimedia Bridging Course (funded by the eLearning Fund 2014) and is developing a habilitation on Sentence structures in language comparison . She also coordinates outreach initiatives like the Introductory project on contrastive linguistics at Rivius-Gymnasium Attendorn. Publication Trends Her 15 recent articles (2019–2005) reflect a strong focus on historical Romance linguistics, particularly Spanish phonology and syntax. Recurring themes include prosodic evolution, clitic placement, bilingual acquisition, and corpus-driven comparisons between Spanish, French, and German. Methodologically, she prioritizes empirical analysis of historical texts and multilingual corpora. Awards and Advising No scientific awards are mentioned. Similarly, no supervised students or additional grants are documented.

• Chinese language pedagogy
• Curriculum design
• Technology-supported language learning
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Dr. Chin-hui Lin is a Lecturer specializing in Chinese language education at Humboldt University of Berlin's Institute for Asian and African Studies, part of the Culture, Social and Educational Sciences Faculty. She teaches multiple Chinese language courses ranging from intermediate to advanced levels, including Modern Chinese II, IV, and specialized courses on contemporary Chinese society. Her office is located at Johannisstr. 10, Room 302, with regular office hours on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00 PM conducted via Zoom. Her educational background includes: BA in Chinese Literature from National Tsinghua University (1999) MA in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from National Taiwan Normal University (2003) PhD in Chinese Linguistics from Leiden University (2014) Dr. Lin's research focuses on innovative approaches to Chinese language pedagogy and linguistic analysis. She specializes in technology-supported language learning, curriculum design, and teacher training methodologies. Her linguistic research examines interactional linguistics, discourse analysis, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics within Mandarin Chinese, with particular attention to Taiwan Mandarin variants. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, developing effective teaching strategies for German university contexts. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward addressing contemporary challenges in language education, particularly the shift to emergency remote teaching during the pandemic. She has systematically investigated both student and teacher perspectives on digital language instruction, while maintaining her foundational research on linguistic structures like utterance-final particles in Taiwan Mandarin. Her work consistently connects theoretical linguistic insights with practical pedagogical applications. Her notable scientific achievements include: Excellent Teaching Award from Leiden University's Faculty of Humanities (2012) Shortlisting for the Humboldt Award for Excellence in Teaching focused on digital teaching (2020) Nomination for contributions to digitally supported teaching concepts (2021) Dr. Lin has received recognition for her innovative approaches to language instruction, particularly her development of technology-enhanced learning environments and emergency remote teaching frameworks. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided materials, her award nominations suggest successful funding for digital teaching initiatives. She collaborates with colleagues like Prof. Dr. Henning Klöter on teaching innovations and research projects, including the Chinese Grammar Platform (ChinGram). She contributes to the academic community through her involvement in the Institute's research projects and teaching initiatives, particularly in developing digital teaching methodologies for Chinese language instruction at the university level.

• Automated Reasoning
• Theorem Proving
• Artificial Intelligence
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Stephan Schulz is a Professor at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Stuttgart (DHBW Stuttgart) in the Faculty of Engineering, where he serves as the Program Director for Computer Science. His office is located in room B 3.14 at Lerchenstraße 1, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany. Professor Schulz is a leading researcher in automated reasoning and theorem proving, with extensive experience teaching computer science courses including Formal Languages and Automata, Logic and Foundations of Computer Science, Compiler Construction, and Algorithms. Professor Schulz's primary research interest lies in automated reasoning, specifically developing efficient algorithms and intelligent search control for automatic theorem proving. His long-term goal is integrating high-performance inference mechanisms with machine learning techniques to create robust reasoning systems across diverse domains. He is the principal developer of the E Theorem Prover, a high-performance system for full first-order logic with equality that has performed exceptionally well in international competitions like CASC. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward extending theorem proving capabilities to higher-order logic while maintaining performance. Schulz has made significant contributions to practical aspects of automated reasoning, including watchlist implementations, contradiction detection in large theories, and the integration of machine learning techniques to improve search heuristics in theorem provers. Professor Schulz has received multiple prizes for his work on the E Theorem Prover, though specific award names are not detailed in the available information. His contributions to the field have been recognized through leadership roles in major conferences. Professor Schulz actively mentors students through project work (Studienarbeiten) at DHBW Stuttgart and has taught numerous courses throughout his career at institutions including the University of Miami, Mona Institute of Applied Sciences, Universität Hildesheim, and INRIA/MPI. While specific grant information isn't provided, his sustained development of the E Theorem Prover suggests ongoing research support. Professor Schulz is significantly involved with several workshop and conference series including the International Workshop on the Implementation of Logics (IWIL), Practical Aspects of Automated Reasoning (PAAR), and Artificial Intelligence and Theorem Proving (AITP). His current roles include PC co-chair for the 15th IWIL (2024) and 9th AITP (2024), and PC member for multiple other conferences including the 25th LPAR (2024) and 12th IJCAR (2024).

Thomas LischeidView profile

Professor

• German Didactics
• Language Reflexion
• Text and Media Didactics
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Thomas Lischeid is a Professor for German Language Learning at the Weingarten University of Education since 2010. His work spans German didactics, media symbolism, and discourse analysis, with a focus on text/media interplay and orthography education. Education: Dr. phil. (1998, Ruhr University Bochum) Teaching Experience: Lecturer roles at Ruhr University Bochum (1997-2001), University of Wuppertal (2002), University of Siegen (2003-2005), Acting Chair at University of Hildesheim (2007-2009) and Greifswald (2009-2010) Research Interests include multimodal representation (infographics), language reflexion, crisis narratives, and orthography education. His publications explore intermediality, Nazi book burning symbolism, and Kafka's pedagogical relevance. Recent Publications address media oscillations during crises, poetic film analysis, and intermedial diagrammatics. He also contributed to seminal handbooks like Kernbegriffe der Sprachdidaktik . Scientific Focus Discourse-semiotic analysis of normalism Media symbolism in educational contexts German as a second language