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Dr. Abdulkafi Albirini is a Full Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Utah State University's College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on sociolinguistic and educational dimensions of Arabic language acquisition and use, particularly among heritage speakers.
Albirini's scholarly contributions span key themes: (1) Diglossia and Code-Switching in Arabic language contexts, (2) Multilingual Transfer dynamics in heritage language learning, and (3) Identity Construction through language practices post-Arab Spring. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language education frameworks.
Recent publications highlight trends in heritage Arabic speaker studies, with 2024 works analyzing wh-question syntax and learning strategies. Earlier works (2023-2018) examine dialectal variation, morphological acquisition, and sociocultural factors affecting language proficiency. The 2014-2017 period saw deeper exploration of Arabic plural formation and register switching.
