Carola Trips

Prof. Dr. Carola Trips is a Professor at the University of Mannheim, affiliated with the School of Humanities and the Department of English, specifically within the Anglistik IV division. Her research focuses on historical syntax, language contact phenomena, and diachronic morphosyntax, with a particular emphasis on Middle English and Old French interactions. She holds a chair in English Studies IV and is located in Room 029 of Building B 6, Mannheim.

Her work examines contact-induced syntactic changes, such as verb argument structure shifts in Middle English under Old French influence, and explores phrasal compounds from both typological and theoretical angles. Notable contributions include studies on Scandinavian syntactic influences in Early Middle English and the role of bilingualism in grammaticalization processes.

Prof. Trips' research publications span over two decades, addressing topics like the tolerance principle applied to psych verbs, the rivalry of suffixes in word formation, and the syntactic evolution of Old English to Middle English. Her recent work (2024) models historical language contact scenarios and verb structures, demonstrating ongoing contributions to the field of historical linguistics.

While no specific grants or advising information is listed, her scholarly output reflects a deep engagement with multilingualism and syntactic change in medieval contexts. She is active in academic discourse through peer-reviewed journals and collaborative projects, maintaining a focus on empirical and theoretical linguistic analysis.