Adone Ahl

Prof. Dr. Adone Ahl is Chair of Applied English Linguistics at the University of Cologne and Co-Director of the Centre for Australian Studies. Based at the Philosophikum in Room 1.108, his research focuses on Indigenous sign languages of Australia, creole languages, and ethnoecological systems. He leads projects such as Exploring Yolngu Ethnoecology and Indigenous Sign Languages of Australia, emphasizing decolonized research methodologies and bimodal bilingualism.

Research interests include sociolinguistics, language acquisition in creole contexts, and the interplay between language and cultural identity. Recent work addresses traditional land management practices in Indigenous Australian communities and the documentation of endangered sign languages.

Publications span edited volumes on syntax evolution in creoles, articles in Australian Studies Journal, and co-authored works on Yolngu sign language. His interdisciplinary approach bridges linguistics, anthropology, and environmental studies, reflecting a commitment to collaborative research with Indigenous communities.

Adone collaborates internationally through the Centre for Australian Studies, fostering academic partnerships on topics including ecological literacy and cultural preservation. Current projects highlight bilingual education frameworks and the role of sign languages in multilingual societies.