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Dr. Joanna Chojnicka is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, within the Department of Linguistics & English as a Second Language. She holds a doctoral degree in Linguistics or a related field. Her expertise focuses on Discourse Analysis, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sociolinguistics, Queer Linguistics, Multilingualism, and Minority Languages. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary research, particularly on how language shapes societal attitudes toward marginalized groups and identities, with a focus on post-socialist contexts.
In addition to her academic role, she serves as Coordinator of the sector plan theme TaalX: Language in Context at the University of Groningen. She is a member of the Responsus research group (focusing on Responsibility, Language, and Communication) and the founding member of the Gender, Diversity and Inequalities research group, both housed within the Agricola School for Sustainable Development. She is also an affiliate board member of the Centre for Gender Studies. These roles highlight her commitment to advancing gender and language-related research across multiple institutional frameworks.
Her research interests include analyzing LGBTQ+ discourses in media and political contexts, language revitalization strategies for minority languages (e.g., Lower Sorbian, Breton), and the intersection of political discourse with identity formation. She has conducted comparative studies of parliamentary debates in Latvia and Poland, focusing on topics like abortion rights, gender policy, and ideological conflicts. Recent work explores postcolonial perspectives in gender and sexuality studies, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.
Her scholarly contributions frequently address the tensions between traditional and progressive discourses, often employing critical discourse analysis (CDA) and narrative inquiry. Co-authored studies with Łukasz Pakuła examine challenges faced by LGBT+ educators and university groups in Poland. Despite her prolific output, no specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. She has advised no formal students, though her work involves collaboration with research groups and surveys.
Key projects include a sociolinguistic survey of Lower Sorbian speakers, revealing the role of 'new speakers' in language preservation, and comparative studies of Breton and Lower Sorbian revitalization programs. She advocates for language policies that empower minority communities through education and media engagement.
