Katharina Pabst

Dr. Katharina Pabst is an Assistant Professor of English Linguistics at Radboud University, affiliated with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Centre for Language Studies. Her research focuses on language variation and change, employing quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze sociolinguistic, contextual, and cognitive factors. She investigates topics like phonological processes in Canadian English, gender representation in textbooks, and the impact of technology on language norms.

Teaching roles include coordinating courses on Language Variation and Change, Sociolinguistics, and Syntax. She emphasizes inclusive education and scholarly teaching practices, contributing to resources like TRILL (Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Linguistics). She actively participates in committees such as the Linguistic Society of America’s Committee on Gender Equity in Linguistics (COGEL).

Dr. Pabst holds an Excellence in Teaching Award from the University at Buffalo (2016). Her work bridges sociolinguistic theory and pedagogical innovation, with publications in journals and conference proceedings. She also engages in community-based research, examining language use during cognitive decline and the effects of pandemic disruptions on language maintenance.