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Thomas Wulstan Christiansen is a Full Professor of English Language and Translation at the Department of Humanities, University of Salento. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Salford and has expertise in English Linguistics, Translation Studies, and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). His research focuses on discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and the historical evolution of English.
Education:
- Bachelor's in European Studies and Modern Languages from UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology)
- Masters in English Language Teaching from the University of Aston (Birmingham)
- Ph.D. in Textual Linguistics from the University of Salford
Research Interests: Professor Christiansen’s work bridges linguistics and interdisciplinary domains such as cultural studies, legal discourse, and globalization. He examines ELF dynamics in cross-cultural contexts, metaphor analysis in legal and historical texts, and the role of language in migration and international business. His publications explore topics like multilingualism, deception detection in discourse, and the sociolinguistic impact of globalization.
Teaching: He currently teaches courses in English for the Performing Arts, English Language I, and English for International Cooperation. His academic contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed articles and several monographs on linguistic theory and applied linguistics.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations on ELF and sociolinguistics, though no specific lab affiliations are explicitly stated in the text.
