Falco Pfalzgraf

Dr. Falco Pfalzgraf is an Associate Professor (Reader) in German Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), part of the School of the Arts. He specializes in sociolinguistics, focusing on gender-inclusive language, linguistic purism, discourse analysis, politics-language relations, and textbook discourse analysis. He leads the International Research Network 'Language and Gender: Academic Research and Practical Implementation', fostering global collaboration between academics and practitioners.

Education: MA (Kassel), PhD (Manchester), StEx (Kassel). He has over 25 years of university teaching experience, emphasizing research-informed instruction. His work has been featured in The Economist, The Guardian, and other outlets. He teaches German Linguistics, English Linguistics, and Applied Linguistics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He co-supervises doctoral students and is a sought-after external examiner at institutions like Queen's University Belfast and the University of Cambridge.

Roles include Chair of the UK branch of the Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache (GfdS), member of the German Embassy's Round Table of Cultural Organisations, and convenor of the Centre for Anglo-German Cultural Relations' Language & Linguistics Section. His research highlights resistance to gender-neutral language as a form of modern purism, linking to broader sociopolitical trends.

Publications include edited volumes like Public Attitudes Towards Gender-Inclusive Language (2024) and monographs on Austrian language protection organizations. He actively engages with media and public discourse on language policy and nationalism.