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Michael Marlo is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Missouri. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 2007 and specializes in the phonology, morphology, and documentation of Bantu languages, with a focus on tone systems in East African languages like Luyia and Kuria.
Research Interests: Dr. Marlo investigates theoretical and descriptive aspects of African linguistics, particularly tonal phonology in Bantu languages. His work combines synchronic analysis of understudied languages (e.g., Wanga, Logoori) with comparative/historical approaches. He also leads documentation initiatives to preserve endangered languages through lexicons, grammars, and text collections.
Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2010–2022) predominantly explore Bantu tonology, morphology, and language documentation. Key themes include: 1) Micro-typological patterns in verb tone and object marking, 2) Dialectal variation in Luyia languages, 3) Morphosyntactic exceptions in Bantu grammar, and 4) Methodological innovations in fieldwork.
Awards and Grants:
- Fulbright Scholar Award (2015–2016) for language documentation in Kenya
- NSF grants ($343,479 in 2014–2018) for collaborative Luyia language research
- NEH Summer Stipend (2012) for tonal system diversity studies
- Multiple University of Missouri awards for undergraduate research initiatives
Teaching and Advising: Dr. Marlo directs the CORAL undergraduate research team, securing funding for 10+ students annually to assist in African linguistics projects. He teaches Phonology, Syntax, and Field Methods, working with speakers of African languages (e.g., Tiriki, Bukusu, Lingala) for hands-on training.
