جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anna Ewertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
• Multicompetence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anna Ewert is a Professor at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Her research focuses on bilingualism, second language acquisition, multicompetence, and cognitive aspects of language use. MA in English (1986) Ph.D. in English (1998) D.Litt. in linguistics (2010) Her research explores how bilingualism affects cognitive processes, particularly in motion perception, figurative language understanding, and executive functions. She investigates cross-linguistic influences and the dynamic nature of multicompetence, including changes in L1 morphology among Polish students of English. Recent publications show a trend toward analyzing conceptual representations in Polish L2 users of English, meta-analytic reviews of RAN-reading relationships, and theoretical contributions to applied linguistics. Her work combines empirical studies with interdisciplinary frameworks. Award of the Rector of Adam Mickiewicz University for excellence in teaching (1998) Anna Ewert has supervised numerous academic projects and led teacher training programs. She has secured grants from the Rector of AMU (2003), Ministry of Science (2007-2008), and National Science Center (2011-2015) as Principal Investigator. She has also organized international conferences like EUROSLA22 (2012).

Nicholas Elwyn Allottمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Pragmatics
• Relevance Theory
• Gricean/post-Gricean pragmatics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Elwyn Allott is a Senior Lecturer in the English section at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages (ILOS) at the University of Oslo. He holds an additional position as honorary research associate at the Department of Linguistics, University College London. Allott is co-principal investigator on the research project "How do we Understand Machines that Talk to Us?" (2024-2027) and is a founder of the Pragmatics: Theory & Experiments research group at the University of Oslo. He is also a member of the Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences, engaging in interdisciplinary research on life, mathematics, and language. Allott's research focuses on pragmatics, particularly Gricean and post-Gricean approaches including relevance theory. His work explores inference, reasoning, and rationality in communication; lexical modulation and the literal/figurative distinction; legal language and interpretation in English-language common law traditions; and the philosophy of linguistics, especially cognitively realistic approaches like generative grammar and relevance theory. He has made significant contributions to understanding Chomsky's thought across linguistic, psychological, and philosophical dimensions. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on foundational questions in pragmatics and linguistic theory, with particular attention to the cognitive mechanisms underlying communication. Allott's work often bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in legal interpretation and philosophical inquiry. His research shows a progression from analyzing specific pragmatic phenomena toward more comprehensive theoretical frameworks that integrate cognitive science perspectives with traditional linguistic analysis. Allott has received recognition for his scholarly work, including being a finalist in the philosophy category of the Association of American Publishers' PROSE Awards in 2022 for his co-edited volume "A Companion to Chomsky". His publications span prestigious journals and presses in linguistics, philosophy, and cognitive science. As an educator, Allott teaches courses including Semantics and Pragmatics, Language and Literature in English, and Pragmatics: Meaning, Communication and Cognition. He expresses interest in supervising graduate work on pragmatics topics and the application of pragmatic theory to literary texts. His research methodology combines theoretical analysis with attention to empirical phenomena across diverse linguistic contexts.

Julia Zakkouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Language
• Epistemology
• Semantics-Pragmatics Interface
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Julia Zakkou serves in the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf since October 2023. Her institutional responsibilities include coordination of the DFG research network on the semantics and metasemantics of context-sensitive language and affiliation with the Institute of Philosophy. Her research spans philosophy of language (implicatures, presuppositions, indexicality, contextualism/relativism) and epistemology (knowledge/belief ascriptions, introspection principles). Key methodological focuses include the semantics-pragmatics interface, conditionals, and modal semantics. Recent work explores linguistic creativity in communication through DFG-funded projects. Her publication trends emphasize semantic precision in manipulative language (e.g., dogwhistles), presupposition theory, and deniability frameworks. Broad disciplinary intersections include cognitive science, ethics, and formal linguistics with recurring sub-themes of context sensitivity and fragmented mental states. Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship (UC Berkeley) Fellow of the Centre for Advanced Studies 'Human Abilities' She leads a research team at HHU and coordinates the DFG-funded CRC project 'In a Roundabout Way – Theory and Practice of Indirect Communication' alongside 'Open Texture As a Source of Semantic Creativity'. Past grants include DFG research network funding and Humboldt Fellow hosting. Editorial roles include area editor for Ergo and board membership for Semantics and Pragmatics . Her research ecosystem includes the 'InFraMinds Project' on insincerity for fragmented minds and collaboration with European institutes (LOGOS Barcelona, Arché St Andrews, Institut Jean Nicod Paris).

Roberta Colonna Dahlmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roberta Colonna Dahlman is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Lund University , affiliated with the Centre for Languages and Literature . Her work spans Italian Studies and Language Acquisition , with teaching roles in courses like Italian: Level 1 and Acquisition of Italian in a Multilingualism Perspective . She focuses on the interplay between syntax, semantics, and pragmatics in natural language, particularly examining factive predicates, propositional attitude verbs, and language attrition.

Marie-Christine Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Formal Pragmatics
• Semantics
• Experimental Pragmatics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Marie-Christine Meyer is Senior Researcher at Leibniz-ZAS Berlin investigating formal and experimental pragmatics-syntax interfaces. Her work examines scalar implicatures, conversational principles, and their cognitive underpinnings through experimental methods. Research focuses on: Scalar implicatures in complex contexts Epistemic norms of assertion Priming methodologies in pragmatics Child language acquisition patterns

Stephen Finlayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Metaethics
• Normative Language
• Philosophical Logic
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Finlay is an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on metaethics, normative language, and philosophical logic, particularly exploring the semantics of normative terms like 'ought' and 'good.' He is the author of *Confusion of Tongues: A Theory of Normative Language* (Oxford, 2014), which argues for an end-relational analysis of normative language. His work bridges linguistics and ethics, addressing topics such as deontic modality, normative disagreement, and the role of context in moral discourse. Finlay's research emphasizes the conversational and contextual dimensions of normative language, proposing unified frameworks to explain its diverse uses. He has contributed to debates on error theory, internalism vs. externalism about reasons, and the semantics of legal statements. His awards include the AJP Best Paper Award (2009) for his critique of moral error theory. Key themes in his work include the analysis of normative concepts as relational, the role of conversational implicature in moral discourse, and the implications of contextualism for metaethical debates. His recent papers explore tensions in normativity debates and the pragmatic resolution of disagreement through perspectivist frameworks.

William F. Hanksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Semantics and Pragmatics
• Deictic Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

William F. Hanks is a Distinguished Professor of Linguistic Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Department of Anthropology. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and specializes in the intersection of language use, ritual practices, and colonial history, particularly among the Maya of Yucatán. His work examines deictic systems, semantics/pragmatics, and the sociocultural dimensions of language through fieldwork-based studies. Key research areas include: (1) the organization of routine language use in ritual and medical contexts; (2) colonial history of Yucatán and its linguistic impacts; (3) deictic systems in Mayan languages; and (4) the role of language in medical education and communication. His interdisciplinary approach bridges anthropology, linguistics, and philosophy. Notable contributions include studies on Maya temporality, the linguistic dimensions of shamanism, and the pragmatics of medical discourse. His recent work explores how treatment-oriented language shapes patient understanding in incurable illnesses. Hanks' publications span over four decades, reflecting sustained engagement with Indigenous language systems and colonial discourse dynamics. Advising and grants: While no specific advisees are listed, his extensive research program likely involves graduate training in linguistic anthropology. No grant details are provided in the source materials. Lab/Team Affiliations: Not explicitly stated, though his work is associated with Berkeley's Department of Anthropology and its research initiatives in linguistic anthropology.

• Computational Rhetoric
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Argumentation Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Annette Hautli-Janisz holds the Assistant Professorship for Computational Rhetoric and Natural Language Processing at the University of Passau (since 2022). She is an Associate Member of the Centre for Argument Technology at the University of Dundee and leads the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Linguistic Data Analysis. Previously, she was a junior research group leader at the University of Konstanz. Her research focuses on computational models for analyzing debate patterns, integrating methods like rule-based systems and neural networks. Key projects include the Deliberation Laboratory (DeLab) (funded by the Volkswagen Foundation) and the Public Service Encounters (PSE) Corpus (funded by the DFG). Her work bridges computational linguistics and theoretical communication models, with implications for AI ethics, argument mining, and deliberative democracy. Education: Doctorate in Computational Linguistics (not explicitly stated; inferred from academic rank). Funding: German Research Foundation (DFG Cluster "Politics of Inequality") and Volkswagen Foundation ("AI and the Future of Society"). Research interests emphasize automated identification of rhetorical strategies, argument structure analysis, and the interplay between implicit linguistic patterns and theoretical communication frameworks. Notable contributions include studies on ChatGPT-generated content quality and AI's role in mimicking human debate styles. Her work has been featured in media like Forbes , Heise Online , and THE DECODER , highlighting interdisciplinary impacts on AI ethics and public discourse. Labs/Teams: Leads the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Linguistic Data Analysis and collaborates with the University of Dundee's Centre for Argument Technology.

Piibi-Kai Kivikمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Usage-based linguistics
• Interactional linguistics
• Second language acquisition
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Piibi-Kai Kivik serves as Language Program Coordinator and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, where she teaches Estonian language courses at all proficiency levels and specialized courses on Estonian culture including 'Old Barny, the Czar’s Madman and Estonian Survival' and 'Estonia’s Place'. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Linguistics from Indiana University (2012) M. Phil. in English and Applied Linguistics from University of Cambridge (1997) M.A. in English Language and Linguistics from University of Tartu (1996) Dr. Kivik's research centers on usage-based and interactional linguistics with emphasis on second language acquisition, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics. She employs ethnography of communication and conversation analysis to investigate language contact, variation, and cross-cultural communication patterns, particularly within Estonian diaspora communities in the United States. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in foreign language pedagogy. Her publication history from 1998-2010 reveals consistent focus on silence as a communicative phenomenon, Estonian language maintenance in diaspora, and second language acquisition processes. The research demonstrates methodological diversity through analysis of spoken language data, discourse pragmatics, and intercultural communication patterns, with strong connections to Baltic linguistics and immigrant language communities. Major recognitions include: E-text development grant from Indiana University (2012) REEI/Mellon Endowment conference travel support (2006) Estonian Academy of Sciences research award (1997) Soros/FCO Scholarship for Cambridge studies (1996) Multi-year Associate Instructor Fellowship (2001-2011) Her research has been sustained through grants including the Estonian Science Foundation project on Estonian-American communicative behavior and multiple conference travel awards enabling presentations at major linguistics forums. Current work expands her doctoral research on 'conversation-for-learning' as a hybrid speech event while examining American Estonian speakers' metalinguistic awareness.

• Natural Language Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Computational Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kyle Rawlins is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Cognitive Science Department at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on natural language semantics and pragmatics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches integrating theoretical linguistics, computational modeling, and experimental data. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from UC Santa Cruz (2008) and has taught courses such as Semantics 1 and 2, as well as specialized seminars on questions and discourse dynamics. His work explores topics including definiteness in cross-linguistic contexts, the pragmatics of questions and conditionals, and discourse attention mechanisms. Collaborations with scholars like Justin Bledin and Sadhwi Srinivas have yielded influential studies on presupposition dynamics and anaphoric variability. Rawlins has advised PhD student Sadhwi Srinivas, contributing to her research on Kannada bare nominals. His teaching and research materials, including NASSLLI courses, highlight his commitment to bridging formal semantics with computational and experimental methods. Education: PhD in Linguistics, UC Santa Cruz, 2008 Teaching: Semantics 1/2, NASSLLI courses on questions and conditionals His research spans definiteness, discourse dynamics, and clause-embedding, often leveraging crowd-sourced data and computational models. Ongoing projects include investigations into Korean demonstratives and Italian polar questions, reflecting his interest in cross-linguistic pragmatics. He has contributed to major journals and conferences, with a focus on bridging theoretical and applied linguistic research.

Tanya Stiversمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conversation Analysis
• Sociolinguistics
• Medical Sociology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tanya Stivers is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with the College of Letters and Science. Her research focuses on uncovering the structural underpinnings of conversation through the lens of naturally occurring social interaction recordings. She employs conversation analysis (CA), often combined with statistical methods, to explore how interactional practices vary across cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and developmental contexts. Stivers holds a PhD in Sociology from UCLA, reflecting her deep institutional roots. Her work bridges sociological theory with empirical analysis of micro-level communication processes, particularly in medical contexts where she examines patient-provider interactions, treatment decision-making, and the sociocultural dimensions of healthcare communication. Her research interests span conversation analysis methodologies, medical sociology, sociolinguistics, and the study of social interaction in diverse institutional settings. Notable themes include the negotiation of treatment recommendations, antibiotic prescribing practices, and the role of interactional dynamics in shaping moral responsibility and clinical outcomes. Stivers' publications consistently address how linguistic and conversational structures mediate social relationships and institutional processes, contributing foundational insights to both sociological theory and applied healthcare communication.

Brandon Waldonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Linguistics
• Philosophy of Language
• Legal Interpretation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brandon Waldon is an Assistant Professor with dual appointments in the Linguistics Program and Department of Philosophy at the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences. His office is located in Close-Hipp 528 at 1705 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208. Dr. Waldon's research examines how context, linguistic meaning, and social cognition jointly enable linguistic communication. His primary research interests include modality, vagueness/imprecision, conversational implicature, and legal interpretation. He employs diverse methodological approaches including formal analysis, psycholinguistic experimentation, and computational modeling. His recent scholarly output demonstrates strong engagement with the application of linguistic and philosophical insights to legal textual analysis, particularly examining how large language models handle legal interpretation challenges. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in law and artificial intelligence. Professional recognition includes: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship during doctoral studies at Stanford Fritz Fellowship in Georgetown's Tech & Society Initiative during postdoctoral work Dr. Waldon maintains active collaborations with researchers at Georgetown University, particularly with Nathan Schneider's NERT lab, Computational Linguistics @ Georgetown (GUCL), and the Massive Data Institute. His GitHub profile shows substantial contributions to computational linguistics projects with 37 repositories and ongoing development activity through 2025.

Masaaki Kamiyaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Japanese Linguistics
• Language Acquisition (First and Second)
• Syntax
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Masaaki Kamiya is an Associate Professor of Japanese and Director of the Linguistics Program at Hamilton College. His research focuses on syntax, semantics, and language acquisition, with a particular emphasis on Japanese linguistics and pedagogy. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Maryland and has held multiple teaching and administrative roles at Hamilton since 2002. Dr. Kamiya’s academic credentials include a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, an M.Ed. from East Carolina University, and a B.A. from Dokkyo University. He has also participated in an educational exchange program at Bryn Mawr College. His research explores topics such as first/second language acquisition, syntactic and semantic structures in Japanese, pragmatics, and the role of prosody in language processing. Notable works include studies on Japanese nominalizations, L2 prosody effects, and gesture’s role in resolving scopal ambiguity. Dr. Kamiya has received numerous awards, including the Christian A. Johnson Teaching Award (2011) and multiple Emerson Summer Collaboration Grants. His publications span journals like Natural Language & Linguistic Theory and Journal of Japanese Linguistics . He advises students in linguistics and Japanese studies, coordinates the Japanese Program, and has led initiatives such as the Asia Forum and Phi Sigma Iota honor society. His courses include advanced Japanese language instruction, morphology/syntax, and conversation analysis using Japanese media.

Zoltán Szabóمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Language
• Metaphysics
• Semantics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Zoltán Szabó is a John S. Saden Professor of Philosophy at Yale University, with secondary appointments in Linguistics. His research focuses on Philosophy of Language, Metaphysics, and the intersection of Lexical Categories with Ontological Commitments. Key Research Areas: Semantics of Modality, Tense and Aspect, Semantic Compositionality, Ontological Disagreement, Logical Form, Contextualism Selected Publications: A Reader’s Guide to Classic Papers in Formal Semantics (2022), Philosophy of Language (2018), Semantics vs. Pragmatics (2005) Professional Leadership: Co-organizer of SALT 33 (2023), Co-series Editor of Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy , Member of Editorial Boards for Semantics and Pragmatics and The Journal of Semantics Academic Background: Ph.D. in Linguistics and Philosophy from MIT (1995), Research Scholar at Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1989-1991) Conference Engagements: Delivered lectures at NYU, MIT, University of Barcelona, and other institutions on topics including Semantic Categories, Modals, and Ontological Commitment

Luis Lópezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pragmatics
• Syntax
• Morphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luis López is a Professor of Spanish Linguistics and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He holds a PhD in Linguistics from Cornell University (1995) and has been affiliated with UIC since 1999. His research focuses on pragmatics, syntax, morphology, and bilingualism, with notable work on code-switching and the integration of bilingual grammars. He directed the Bilingualism Research Laboratory at UIC for many years and has contributed to the Cambridge Handbook of Distributed Morphology. His recent work bridges law and linguistics, examining perjury semantics and legal discourse. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Cornell University (1995); BA in Filología, Universitat de Barcelona (1988). Research highlights include studies on metaphor theory, minimal assertions, and the conceptual structure of perjury. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Current Issues in Multilingualism and ISOGLOSS. Notable awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2016) and a Fulbright Award (2012–2013). López has advised numerous students and collaborated on projects exploring code-switching syntax, adjective placement, and second language acquisition. His work emphasizes the importance of bilingual data in linguistic theory and the application of formal syntax to contact phenomena.