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Dr. Sterre Leufkens is an Assistant Professor in Dutch Linguistics at Utrecht University, affiliated with the Humanities Institute for Language Sciences and the research group 'Language Structure: Variation and Change'. Her work focuses on language typology, learnability, and complexity, particularly examining redundant linguistic features and their impact on language learning. She leads the 'Mother tongue in NT2' project, developing a web app to support multilingual education. Leufkens teaches courses on second language teaching and language policy, and she is a part-time science journalist, authoring popular books and articles on linguistics.
- Education: PhD in Linguistics (assumed based on title 'Dr.')
- Research Interests: Language typology, second language acquisition, linguistic complexity, science communication
Her research combines theoretical insights with practical valorization, such as creating tools for educators. She has contributed to journals like Linguistics in the Netherlands and organized events like the 'Grote Taaldag'. Leufkens' projects emphasize leveraging learners' first language knowledge in multilingual classrooms.
