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• Bilingualism
• Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
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Prof. Rosemarie Tracy holds a position in the Department of English at the School of Humanities. Her research focuses on bilingualism, multilingualism, and language acquisition, particularly in heritage language contexts and child language development. Tracy has contributed extensively to understanding syntax-morphology interfaces, heritage speaker linguistics, and diagnostic tools for multilingual children (e.g., the LiSe-DaZ® test). Her work bridges sociolinguistics, cognitive development, and educational practices, addressing topics like language loss, language maintenance, and pedagogical strategies for multilingual populations. Key research themes include the dynamics of heritage language use, challenges in assessing multilingual children’s language competencies, and theoretical models of simultaneous bilingual acquisition. Her studies often involve empirical analysis of German heritage speakers in majority English settings, exploring clause structure preferences and syntactic variability. Tracy’s collaborations span international teams, reflecting her role in advancing interdisciplinary approaches to language science. Publications highlight contributions to Heritage Language Journal , Frontiers in Psychology , and Zeitschrift für Sprachwissenschaft , with recent work critiquing traditional native speaker paradigms and advancing frameworks for multilingual language assessment. Her academic career includes pioneering work on multilingual grammars and pedagogical linguistics since the 1980s.

• Linguistics
• Sign Languages
• Construction Grammar
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Ryan Lepic is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at Gallaudet University, specializing in the structure of American Sign Language (ASL) and usage-based approaches to linguistic analysis. He holds a PhD from the University of California, San Diego (2015), and focuses on topics such as construction grammar, sign language typology, and the relationship between form and meaning in signed languages. His research emphasizes empirical descriptions of ASL, challenging outdated frameworks and advocating for cross-linguistically transparent terminology. Teaching includes courses like LIN-732 Cognitive Linguistics II, LIN-263 Introduction to ASL Structure, and PST-361 Introduction to ASL. His work frequently intersects with corpus linguistics and empirical data collection, as seen in projects analyzing initialized signs, compounds, and idioms in ASL. Collaborations include work with researchers like Corrine Occhino and Julie Hochgesang on topics ranging from corpus development to theoretical debates over 'lexicalization' in sign languages. Publications span cognitive linguistics, sign language syntax, and multimodal compositionality, with recent attention to idioms as affective constructions and the role of frequency in linguistic knowledge. His research often highlights ASL's unique status as a young language in contact with spoken languages, providing insights into language change and variation.

Gerald StellView profile

Associate Professor

• Multilingualism
• Linguistic Variation
• Code-Switching
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Gerald Stell is an Associate Professor in the Section of Language and Information Sciences at the University of Lausanne, appointed since August 2023. Previously, he held roles as Assistant and Associate Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He earned his PhD in Linguistics from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (VUB). His research focuses on multilingualism and linguistic variation, particularly in postcolonial contexts. Key areas include phonetic/grammatical variation, code-switching, and identity strategies in language use, with a specific emphasis on Namibian English and Afrikaans. He is currently finalizing a monograph on Namibian English, proposing an eclectic variationist methodology combining subjective and objective data analysis. His recent work explores sociolinguistic dynamics in postcolonial settings, including studies on language contact, ethnic identity negotiation, and the interaction between sociopolitical factors and linguistic structures. His research bridges theoretical linguistics with applied sociolinguistics, aiming to contextualize language variation within broader social and historical frameworks.

Merete Brendeford AnderssenView profile

Professor

• Multilingual Acquisition
• Syntactic Variation
• Language Attrition
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Merete Brendeford Anderssen is a Professor of English Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, serving as Academic Programme Director for English Language and Theoretical Linguistics and Deputy leader of the research group AcqVA-Nor. She leads the C-LaBL Learning Domain and oversees study programs in English linguistics (M-EAC) and theoretical linguistics (M-TLIN). Her research focuses on multilingual acquisition, syntactic variation, heritage languages, and cross-linguistic influence. She has contributed to projects like MultiGender (CAS), MiMS (RCN), INPUT (MSCA), and MuMiN (RCN), exploring language representation, attrition, and maintenance across diverse populations. Her work integrates experimental methods (ERP studies, response time analysis) with theoretical linguistics, examining how structural similarities between languages influence acquisition and attrition. Key themes include heritage language trajectories in Syrian Arabic-German bilinguals, L3 acquisition processes, and dialect levelling mechanisms in Norwegian dialects. She has published extensively on word order variation, possessive constructions, and cross-linguistic influence in multilingual contexts. Current research interests include studying heritage speakers across ages and examining the role of English-Norwegian similarities in multilingual minds. Anderssen collaborates internationally, leading teams that bridge psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Her grants include €1.5M from RCN for MuMiN (2021-2025) and MSCA funding for INPUT (2021-2023).

Paloma JereticView profile

Assistant Professor

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax
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Paloma Jeretic is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences. She previously held a postdoctoral position at the Leibniz-Zentrum Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft (ZAS) in Berlin as part of the LeibnizDream project. She earned her Ph.D. in Linguistics from New York University in 2021, focusing on neg-raising modals and scaleless implicatures. Her research spans semantics, pragmatics, and syntax, with a focus on cross-linguistic studies of negation, modality, and implicature. She conducts fieldwork on languages such as Ecuadorian Siona, Turkish, French, and Spanish, and utilizes experimental, computational, and corpus-based methods in her work. Education Ph.D., Linguistics, New York University, 2021 Research Interests Dr. Jeretic’s work explores semantics and pragmatics, with a focus on negation, modality, and their interfaces with syntax. Key topics include implicature, negative concord, polarity, and the semantics of differential objects. She also investigates how large language models process natural language structure and meaning. Methodologically, her research combines theoretical analysis, fieldwork, typological comparison, and experimental approaches. Awards & Grants While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained recognition in linguistic research. Labs & Collaborations Her collaborative projects include work with institutions like ZAS Berlin and co-authors globally, focusing on language universals and typological diversity in semantics and syntax.

Rebecca HoltView profile

Research Fellow

• Spoken Language Processing
• Hearing Loss
• Second Language Acquisition
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Rebecca Holt is a Research Fellow in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Hearing Research Centre and the Child Language Lab. She holds a PhD from Macquarie University (2020). Her research focuses on spoken language processing in children with hearing loss and adults learning English as a second language, employing methods like eye-tracking, EEG, and behavioral measures. Key areas include syntactic prediction, audiovisual speech processing, and phonological awareness. Her work spans 15 peer-reviewed articles (2014–2025), with recent emphasis on interdisciplinary frameworks for classroom interventions (L3 Assessment Framework) and neural responses to accented speech. Collaborations involve institutions like the Child Language Lab and projects funded since 2014. No awards are explicitly listed, but her research is widely cited in audiology and developmental linguistics. Education: PhD in Linguistics (Macquarie University, 2020) Labs/Teams: Child Language Lab, Hearing Research Centre Grants: Active since 2014 (Neural and behavioral evidence for children's learning of grammatical morphology)

Isabel Nadine JensenView profile

Research Fellow

• Second Language Acquisition
• Third Language Acquisition
• Norwegian as a Second Language
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Isabel Nadine Jensen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Scandinavian linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo. Her research centers on second and third language acquisition, with a focus on Norwegian as a second language and the Bottleneck Hypothesis in multilingual learning contexts. Her academic background includes a PhD in Linguistics from UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2022), an MPhil in English Linguistics (2016), a Practical-Pedagogical Education degree (2017), and bachelor’s degrees in Language and Literature (2014) and Journalism (2013). PhD in Linguistics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2022) Practical-Pedagogical Education, University of Southeast Norway (2017) MPhil in English Linguistics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2016) BA in Language and Literature, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2014) BA in Journalism, Nord University (2013) Her research interests span second and third language acquisition, crosslinguistic influence, morphosyntactic development, dialect acquisition, and the cognitive and neural underpinnings of multilingualism. She investigates how linguistic similarity, bilectal exposure, and prior language knowledge shape L2 and L3 learning trajectories, particularly among Norwegian and migrant populations. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the interplay between syntax, morphology, and crosslinguistic transfer in multilingual acquisition. Her work employs experimental, corpus-based, and neurocognitive methods across diverse populations, including Polish migrants in Norway and L1 Norwegian learners of English. A recurring theme is the testing and refinement of the Bottleneck Hypothesis, particularly in how morphosyntax presents a critical challenge in language learning. Isabel Jensen is affiliated with the research group Second and third languages: Acquisition and use at the University of Oslo. She has not been mentioned as advising students or receiving specific scientific awards in the provided texts. She has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as Language Learning , Second Language Research , International Journal of Bilingualism , and Frontiers in Psychology . Her collaborative work reflects strong international and interdisciplinary engagement in the field of multilingualism and language acquisition.

Jan-Wouter ZwartView profile

Professor

• Syntax
• Linguistic Typology
• Morphology
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Prof. Jan-Wouter Zwart is a Professor of Theoretical Linguistics at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. His research focuses on syntax, linguistic typology, and morphological strength, with a particular emphasis on Germanic languages and cross-linguistic syntactic structures. He holds an office at the Harmony building (Room 1315.0401) and can be reached via c.j.w.zwart@rug.nl. Research Interests: - Syntax and its interface with morphology and semantics - Typological studies of alignment systems and verb positioning - Historical developments in Dutch and Afrikaans syntax - Formal syntactic theory and syntactic derivation mechanisms - Methodological approaches to linguistic analysis Recent work explores coordination structures, modal adverb placement, and rethinking alignment typology. His contributions appear in leading venues like the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Linguistics and Syntax-focused volumes. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though his extensive publication record indicates academic recognition. He has no listed advisees or grants in the provided texts. His professional activities are centered at the University of Groningen without external roles.

• Language Acquisition
• Language Processing
• Syntax
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Dr. Juliana Gerard is a Lecturer in Linguistics at Ulster University's School of Communication and Media, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She specializes in language acquisition and processing, particularly focusing on syntax, bilingualism, and the role of working memory. Her work bridges linguistics with cognitive science, exploring how domain-general processes interact with language development. Education PhD in Linguistics, University of Maryland (2016) M.A. in Linguistics, UCLA (2011) B.A. in Linguistics, Spanish, and Cognitive Science, UCLA (2011) P.G. Certificate in Higher Education Practice, Ulster University (2018) Research Interests Her research investigates first and second language acquisition, particularly syntactic development in children and adults. Key themes include adjunct control, bilingualism, and AI applications in education. She leads initiatives like the Ulster Child Studies Consortium and collaborates on projects such as AI integration in academic settings. Grants & Awards 2024-2025 Research Impact Fund (£4,979) 2024 International Science Partnerships Fund (£40,122) 2016 NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant ($16,781) Teaching & Outreach She teaches courses on language acquisition, research methods, and child language. She oversees MSc dissertations and leads outreach programs to engage families in child development research. Key Projects Ulster Centre on Multilingualism (UCoM) collaborations Workshop on AI Applications for Research Contexts

• Formal Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Wataru Uegaki is a Reader (Associate Professor) and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Edinburgh’s Department of Linguistics and English Language, part of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He holds a PhD from MIT (2015) and previously taught at Leiden University. His research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics, exploring how word meanings interact with grammatical structures across languages. He leads two major projects: the UKRI-funded Logic in Semantic Universals (2022-2025) and the AHRC/DFG MECORE project (2021-2024), investigating clausal embedding restrictions and cross-linguistic modal generalizations. Uegaki teaches semantics and pragmatics at undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing empirical and theoretical approaches. He has supervised over 20 students, including PhD candidates James Engels and Fred Whibley. His work combines experimental methods with theoretical frameworks, contributing to semantic universals and evolutionary linguistics. Collaborators include institutions in Edinburgh, Konstanz, Amsterdam, and beyond. He maintains active research profiles on his website and Google Scholar .

• Formal Semantics
• Neurolinguistics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• +7 more

Eytan Zweig is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York, where he conducts research and teaches in formal semantics and neurolinguistics. He is affiliated with the Syntax and Semantics Research Group and the Psycholinguistics Research Group, and serves as Chair of the Ethics Committee and Careers and Skills Liaison Officer. BA in English, Literature and Linguistics – Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1998–2002) PhD in Linguistics – New York University (2002–2008) His research focuses on the intersection of formal semantics and cognitive neuroscience, particularly in quantification, scalar implicature, and morphological processing. He employs experimental and neuroimaging techniques (e.g., MEG) to investigate how linguistic meaning is computed in real time. His work spans theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches to language. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in integrating formal semantic theory with psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic validation. Key themes include scalar inference processing, quotative constructions, morphological complexity effects on brain responses, and the semantics of plurality. These works span journals such as Linguistics and Philosophy , Language and Cognitive Processes , and Linguistic Variation , indicating interdisciplinary reach across theoretical and cognitive linguistics. He has served on editorial boards for prominent journals including Semantics and Pragmatics and Language and Cognitive Processes , and has acted as a reviewer for Linguistic Inquiry . His external activities include numerous invited talks at institutions such as ZAS Berlin, NYU, and Queen Mary College. Eytan Zweig supervises PhD students, including Upsorn Tawilapakul, and has secured research funding through a pump-priming grant on scalar calculation. He collaborates with scholars such as George Tsoulas and Bill Haddican on syntactic and semantic innovations. He is actively involved in research groups at York and leads projects that bridge theoretical linguistics with cognitive neuroscience, contributing to both foundational knowledge and methodological advances in the field.

Hongming ZhangView profile

Professor

• Chinese Linguistics
• Syntax-Phonology Interface
• Prosodic Phonology
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Hongming Zhang is a Professor of Chinese Linguistics and Head of the Chinese Language and Linguistics Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he has been a faculty member since 1994. He also directs the UW-Tianjin Summer Chinese Program and holds editorial leadership roles in major journals and book series in Chinese linguistics. Ph.D., University of California at San Diego, Linguistics (1992) M.A., University of California at San Diego, Linguistics (1990) M.A., Fudan University, Chinese Linguistics (1984) B.A., Fudan University, Chinese Language (1981) His research focuses on the syntax-phonology interface, prosodic phonology, poetic prosody, and the history of the Chinese language. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of tone sandhi, tonal representation in dialects, and the linguistic structure of classical Chinese poetry. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and literary analysis, particularly in the context of historical and dialectal variation. The most recent articles highlight a strong trend in prosodic studies across Chinese dialects, historical phonology, and the linguistic analysis of classical poetry. His publications consistently emphasize empirical data from understudied dialects and integrate formal linguistic theory with philological insights. Vilas Associate Award (UW-Madison, 2003–05) Chiang Ching Kuo Research Grants (1997–99, 2005–06) Chern Shiing-shen Chair Professor (Nankai University, 2006) Chang Jiang Scholar Chair Professor (China MOE, 2009) Teacher of the Year 2015 (Wisconsin Association of Chinese Language Teachers) Distinguished Guest Professor (multiple Chinese universities) Professor Zhang has advised numerous students and led curriculum development in Chinese language and linguistics. He has secured research grants from prestigious foundations and has held leadership roles in international scholarly organizations. He is currently executive editor of the International Journal of Chinese Linguistics and series editor for Routledge Studies in Chinese Linguistics . He leads a research group focused on prosodic theory and Chinese linguistic analysis, contributing to interdisciplinary projects connecting linguistics, literature, and language education.

Wojciech GuzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Discourse Analysis
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Wojciech Guz is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Theoretical Linguistics within the Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His research primarily focuses on Polish syntax, discourse markers, and corpus linguistics, with specialization in complementizers, quotatives, and relative clauses. Research Interests: Guz investigates linguistic phenomena including: Functional and syntactic properties of Polish particles (e.g., że , co , tak ) Quotative strategies in spoken Polish Structural variation in relative clauses Corpus-based analysis of grammaticalization pathways Interface between syntax, pragmatics, and discourse Research Trends: His recent publications (2014-2024) demonstrate a methodological emphasis on corpus linguistics applied to Polish morphosyntax. Key thematic clusters include: (1) functional diversification of complementizers, (2) syntactic disintegration in relative clauses, and (3) pragmatic markers in speech reporting. Awards & Recognition: Individual Award II degree from the Rector of KUL (2020) Projects & Collaboration: Guz has led the NCN-funded project Non-canonical functions of 'że' in subordinate clauses of Polish and participates in the DARIAH-PL digital humanities infrastructure initiative. He maintains memberships in the Societas Linguistica Europaea and Slavic Linguistics Society.

• Phonology
• Morphology
• Polish Language
• +5 more

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.