Arnaud Arslangul

Arnaud Arslangul is a University Professor at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO), specializing in Chinese Studies. He is affiliated with the Center for Linguistic Research on East Asia (CRLAO) and holds the Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) in Linguistics from Paris City University (2024). His roles include directing the Department of Chinese Studies at INALCO and coordinating academic programs such as the Bachelor's first year and Master's MEEF Chinese course.

• Director, Department of Chinese Studies (INALCO)
• Coordinator, Bachelor's and Master's programs in Chinese
• HDR in Linguistics (University Paris Cité, 2024)

Research Interests: Dr. Arslangul focuses on second language acquisition, particularly information structure and spatial localization processes in L2 Chinese. His work examines narrative discourse, locative particles, directional verb compounds, and existential constructions, often comparing French and Chinese linguistic patterns. He also explores the role of visual stimuli in oral expression and the impact of L1 typology on L2 spatial encoding.

Publications: His recent work includes studies on protagonist introduction in L2 narratives, locative phrase organization, and terminology challenges in teaching Chinese grammar. His research trends highlight cross-linguistic differences in spatial conceptualization and pedagogical applications of linguistic findings.

Academic Contributions: Dr. Arslangul has presented at international conferences like EuroSLA and edited volumes on L2 acquisition. He co-authored Méthode de chinois (2019), a key resource for advanced Chinese instruction.

Labs & Teams: He contributes to the CRLAO (UMR 8563), focusing on East Asian linguistic research, and collaborates on projects like CompCor-v0.1.2, a cross-linguistic corpus.