Grant Goodall

Grant Goodall is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Linguistics Language Program at the University of California San Diego. He holds a B.A. from UCLA and a Ph.D. from UC San Diego, with additional studies at MIT and UNAM. His research focuses on syntax, particularly syntactic representations, their interaction with cognitive processes, and language acquisition across lifespans. He directs the Experimental Syntax Lab and has pioneered experimental techniques for studying sentence acceptability, with work on English, Spanish, Chinese, and constructed languages like Esperanto.

Before joining UC San Diego, he taught at the University of Texas at El Paso and held visiting positions in Switzerland and Argentina. His work emphasizes applying linguistic research to improve second language learning. Key areas include experimental syntax, language pedagogy, and cross-linguistic variation in island phenomena.

Recent research trends in his articles emphasize coordination structures, L2 syntax processing, and the application of experimental methods to syntactic theory. He has contributed to debates on wh-movement, D-linking, and the universality of island constraints across languages. His experimental studies often compare methodologies like magnitude estimation with traditional acceptability judgments.

• Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in provided texts.
• Lab Affiliations: Director of UC San Diego's Experimental Syntax Lab and Linguistics Language Program.
• Teaching Contributions: Developed materials for introductory Spanish (e.g., 'Conéctate') and advocates for evidence-based language pedagogy.