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Prof. Dr. Miriam A. Locher is a Professor of the Linguistics of English at the University of Basel's Department of Languages and Literatures within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches in the BA English, MA English, and MA Language and Communication programs and is a member of the eucor Hermann-Paul School of Linguistics for PhD students in linguistics. Her research focuses on interpersonal pragmatics, linguistic politeness, relational work, and computer-mediated communication. She has led projects such as 'Language and Health Online' (SNF 2012–2016) and currently explores 'Pragmatics of Fiction: Lay subtitling and online communal viewing' (UniBas 2019-current).
Her research output includes monographs on pragmatics in translation, corpus pragmatics, and the pragmatics of fiction. She edits the 'Pragmatics & Beyond New Series' for Benjamins and the 'Journal of Pragmatics'. Locher administers the SWELL mailing list for Swiss English linguistics researchers. Her work bridges theoretical and applied linguistics, with a focus on digital discourse, health communication, and fan translation practices.
Recent publications emphasize online interaction dynamics, such as fan translations of Korean TV dramas and communal viewing practices on platforms like Viki. She explores how humor, emotive stance, and relational work shape communication in digital spaces. Her research integrates cross-cultural and global perspectives, addressing politeness and impoliteness in diverse contexts. Locher’s contributions to pragmatics highlight the evolving role of media and technology in shaping linguistic practices and social interactions.
