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Inga Hilbig is an Associate Professor at the Department of Lithuanian Studies, Vilnius University, specializing in sociolinguistics, family language policy, and cross-cultural communication. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications for bilingual families and language preservation in diasporas.
- Doctor of Humanities
- Head of projects like MotherNet (2021–2024) and Language attitudes and linguistic behaviour of the Lithuanian population (2020–2021).
- Research focuses on early bilingualism, linguistic politeness, and sociocultural competence in Lithuanian language education.
Education:
- MA in Lithuanian linguistics (2003, Vilnius University)
- PhD in Linguistic Politeness (2009, Vilnius University)
Research trends: Recent articles analyze language attrition in diasporas, politeness strategies in Lithuanian/English comparisons, and family-driven language maintenance. Her work emphasizes the interaction between cultural norms and linguistic behavior.
Outreach: Active in public lectures on bilingual parenting challenges, sociocultural competence, and Lithuanian language policy. Notable contributions include interviews on Lithuanian diaspora families and media appearances on LRT and other platforms.
Projects: Led EU-funded initiatives on language assessment systems and online courses for minority languages. Currently involved in twinning projects like MotherNet to study contemporary European motherhood.
