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Dr. Steve Nicolle is a Professor at Trinity Western University (TWU) and Director of the MA in Linguistics & Translation (MALT) program. He has been actively involved in linguistic research and Bible translation since 1999, with a focus on Bantu languages, discourse analysis, and pragmatics. Prior to joining TWU in 2013, he worked for 15 years with SIL International in East and Central Africa, contributing to language development, Bible translation, and linguistic training.
- Education:
- D.Phil. in Linguistics, University of York, UK (1993–1996)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (ESL), University College of North Wales, Bangor, UK (1992–1993)
- B.A. in Linguistics with Philosophy, University of York, UK (1988–1992)
His research spans semantics and pragmatics, grammatical analysis, African languages, language change, and Bible translation. He has authored over 70 academic publications and led linguistic training initiatives across Africa. His recent articles highlight trends in grammaticalization, conditional constructions, and discourse analysis in African languages.
- Scientific Awards:
- Guest Editor, SIL Journal of Translation (2022)
- Invited Speaker at "Conditionals 2" Summer School (2022)
- Guest Editor, Studies in African Linguistics (2017)
- Keynote Speaker at 6th International Conference on Bantu Languages (2016)
Steve is also a passionate cyclist and brewer, reflecting his dynamic approach to both personal and professional endeavors.
