معرفی
Dr. Kamal K. Sridhar is a distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University, specializing in sociolinguistics with a focus on language maintenance, bilingualism, and World Englishes. She holds an MA in TESOL and a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. From 1986-1997, she directed the TESOL programs and served as Director of ESL at Stony Brook. Her research explores linguistic preservation among Asian Indian communities, particularly the Thanjavur Marathi speakers. She has authored over 30 journal articles and book chapters, including her seminal work English in Indian Bilingualism (1989). Dr. Sridhar has held editorial roles in prestigious journals such as TESOL Quarterly and contributed to the Encarta of World Englishes. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical pedagogy, addressing global language policy and multicultural education challenges.
Education:
- PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- MA in TESOL, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Research Interests:
- Language maintenance strategies among diasporic communities
- Indigenized Englishes and sociolinguistic variation
- Bilingual education policies in multilingual societies
- Cultural dimensions of language use in South Asia
Her publications analyze language dynamics in India and global diasporas, emphasizing pragmatic aspects of English usage and the role of language in identity formation. Recent work focuses on sustaining endangered languages like Thanjavur Marathi despite centuries of migration.
