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Barbara LeMaster is a Professor in Anthropology and Linguistics at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), affiliated with the Department of Anthropology. Her work bridges linguistic anthropology, sociolinguistics, and cultural studies, with a focus on Deaf communities, gender dynamics, and educational language policies.
Education:
- Bachelor’s (1979): Double major in Linguistics & Anthropology, U.C. Berkeley
- Master’s (1983): Anthropology, UCLA
- Ph.D. (1990): Anthropology, UCLA
- Postdoctoral Fellowship (1994): Medical Anthropology at UCLA’s Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
Research Interests: Dr. LeMaster examines the intersection of language, power, and identity. Key themes include:
- Cultural and gender identity formation in marginalized groups
- Social control mechanisms in unequal relationships
- Impact of education policies on linguistic and cultural practices
- Sign language variation and Deaf community dynamics
- Gender socialization in educational settings
Publications: Her work spans linguistic anthropology and applied linguistics, with notable contributions to understanding language contraction in Irish Deaf communities, gendered discourse in preschool settings, and the sociolinguistics of American Sign Language. Recent trends emphasize ethnographic analysis of communication practices in cultural and institutional contexts.
Teaching: She teaches courses ranging from introductory linguistics to advanced seminars in medical anthropology, sociolinguistics, and cultural anthropology. Notable courses include 'Language and Gender' and 'Seminar in Ethnography of Communication.'
Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, her research engages with Deaf communities, schools, and medical anthropology collaborations.
