معرفی
Rania Habib is a Professor of Linguistics and Arabic at Syracuse University's Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, serving as Arabic Program Coordinator. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Florida (2008) with prior degrees from Al-Baath University. Her research focuses on sociolinguistic variation in Syrian Arabic, applying quantitative and qualitative methods to explore linguistic, social, and psychological factors influencing language change.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Florida (2008)
- M.A. in Linguistics, University of Florida (2005)
- CAS in Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Florida (2005)
- B.A. in English Literature, Al-Baath University (1999)
Research Interests: Dr. Habib investigates sociolinguistic variation and change in Syrian Arabic, with emphasis on bilingualism, cross-cultural communication, and second dialect acquisition. She explores how social identity, psychological factors, and pragmatic contexts interact to shape linguistic patterns. Recent work includes decolonizing Arabic sociolinguistics and analyzing pandemic-era discourses in Arabic media and music.
Key Contributions:
- Edited special issues on Middle Eastern language use (Languages journal) and decolonial approaches in Arabic sociolinguistics.
- Published extensively on negation variation, metathesis, and discourse markers in Syrian Arabic.
- Recipient of grants including Syracuse University Middle Eastern Studies Program funding and CNY Humanities Corridor grants for language documentation projects.
Service & Leadership:
- Serves on Syracuse's Senate and Promotion/Tenure Committee.
- Advises MA Linguistic Studies programs and coordinates Arabic cultural initiatives.
- Editorial roles at journals like Journal of Arabic Sociolinguistics and Cogent Arts & Humanities.
