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Dr. Tonjes Veenstra is a Researcher and Research Associate at the Leibniz Centre for General Linguistics (ZAS) in Berlin, focusing on linguistic theory and sociolinguistics. He leads the DFG project A02 on speaker choice in creole communities (Bislama/Morisien) within the SFB 1412 'Register' research initiative. As a founding member of SEEPiCLA and President of IACPL, he bridges creole studies with postcolonial linguistics.
- Roles: Research Associate (ZAS), DFG Project Lead, IACPL President
- Research Focus: Syntax-morphology interfaces, sociolinguistic modeling of language variation/contact, biocultural diversity in postcolonial societies
His work combines fieldwork in creole societies with theoretical insights, emphasizing the role of colonial dynamics in linguistic evolution. Key projects address Bislama (Vanuatu) and Morisien (Mauritius) variation patterns, linking grammatical innovation to social stratification.
Publications span creole syntax, language contact, and biodiversity, with recent contributions on multilingualism in creole contexts. He actively engages in global academic networks, presenting at conferences like ICAME and NWAV.
Labs/Teams: Involved in SFB 1412 teams and the Leibniz Research Network Biodiversity.
