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Michela Ippolitoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Formal Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Linguistics
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Michela Ippolito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto. She holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2002) and an MPhil from the University of Oxford (1997). Her research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics, with expertise in modality, counterfactuals, focus, presuppositions, implicatures, tense, aspect, and Romance linguistics. She also explores crosslinguistic semantics and gestures. Education: PhD in Linguistics, MIT (2002), Dissertation: The Time of Possibilities: Truth and Felicity of Subjunctive Conditionals MPhil in General Linguistics, Oxford (1997), Thesis: The Semantics of Tense and Aspect in English and Italian BA in Philosophy, University of Milan (1994) Research interests span formal semantics, pragmatics, and crosslinguistic phenomena. Recent work includes semantic analysis of clitic pronouns and theoretical debates on embedded implicatures. Her publications address subjunctive conditionals, counterfactual presuppositions, and focus-sensitive particles. Awards 2019 Faculty Research Fellow, Jackman Humanities Institute Teaching includes courses like Semantic Theory and Introduction to Semantics . Her employment history includes roles at Boston University (2004–2006) and UCSC (2003–2004). She has also held visiting positions and research roles in Germany.

Erik Zymanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical Syntax
• Syntax-Morphology Interface
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Erik Zyman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 2018. His research focuses on theoretical syntax, particularly the principles governing syntactic structure formation, crosslinguistic variation, and the cognitive foundations of syntactic operations. His work explores elementary operations like Merge (external and internal), constituency, selection, projection, adjunction, phases, and antilocality, with case studies in English, Latin, and P’urhepecha. His recent publications analyze phase constraints, argument/adjunct distinctions, and movement phenomena. He teaches foundational and advanced courses in syntax, including Introduction to Syntax (LING 20201), Advanced Syntax (LING 20202), and a graduate seminar on derivationalism vs. representationalism. His research integrates empirical data with theoretical frameworks to address universal and language-specific syntactic properties.

Helen Engemannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bilingualism
• Language Acquisition
• Child Language Development
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Prof. Dr. Helen Engemann is a Junior Professor at the Department of English, School of Humanities, University of Mannheim. Her research focuses on multilingualism, language acquisition, and cognitive aspects of bilingualism. She is affiliated with the Research Team JP Multilingualism and is a member of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sprachwissenschaft (DGfS), European Second Language Association (EUROSLA), and International Association for the Study of Child Language (IASCL). Her work investigates how language structures influence cognitive processes, particularly in bilingual children and heritage speakers. Key topics include motion event constructions, crosslinguistic influence, and syntactic packaging in multilingual environments. Recent studies explore language change mechanisms in Italian heritage speakers and the impact of typological factors on memory and event encoding. Publications span prestigious journals like Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism , Journal of Child Language , and Bilingualism: Language and Cognition . Her research bridges linguistics, psychology, and education, addressing both theoretical and applied questions in multilingual development.

Sandhya Sundaresanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Syntax
• Morphology
• Semantics
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Dr. Sandhya Sundaresan is an Assistant Professor and Anandavalli & Dr. G. Swaminathan Endowed Research Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Stony Brook University. Her research focuses on syntax and its interfaces with morphology and semantics, particularly in Dravidian languages. Explores interaction between syntax and its interfaces Investigates dialectal/crosslinguistic variation for syntactic modeling Editor of Glossa: The Grammar of Agree(ment) and Reference Author of upcoming Oxford Handbook of Dravidian Languages chapter Her work includes publications under review and in preparation on phi-features, case theory, hyperraising, perspectival anaphora, and indexical shift, contributing to theoretical linguistics and syntactic universals. Scientific awards include: Anandavalli & Dr. G. Swaminathan Endowed Research Professorship

• Bilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
• Linguistics
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Sílvia Perpiñán is a Professor of Language Acquisition and Bilingualism at the Department of Translation and Language Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), where she teaches courses on Linguistics, Research Methods, and Language Acquisition. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Romance Linguistics and SLA from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on bilingualism and second language acquisition from a formal linguistics perspective, with emphasis on syntactic structures, crosslinguistic influence, and language contact phenomena. Key areas include copular clauses, filler-gap dependencies, and the acquisition of Spanish by non-native speakers. Her work often explores sociolinguistic dimensions like regional variety effects and minority language bilingualism. Perpiñán's publications analyze structural patterns in multilingual grammars, such as relative clauses, existential constructions, and aspectual systems, with a focus on Catalan-Spanish and Italian-Spanish bilingualism. Methodologically, her studies address variability in L2 data and task effects in grammatical knowledge assessment. She is part of the ALLENCAM Research Group and maintains a Google Scholar profile with extensive writings on linguistic typology, syntax-semantics interfaces, and interlanguage phenomena. Her research consistently challenges assumptions about 'idealized' bilingual speakers and emphasizes nuanced analysis of natural language variation.

Vera Hohausمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Fieldwork
• Crosslinguistic Variation
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Vera Hohaus is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the School of Arts, Languages, and Culture and the Department of Linguistics and English Language. She obtained her PhD from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen and has trained at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of British Columbia. Her research investigates how meaning emerges from the interaction of syntactic structure, lexical information, composition principles, and context. She specializes in crosslinguistic variation and its implications for language acquisition and processing. Current projects examine scalarity representation, comparison constructions, tense-modality architecture, and the grammar of alternatives. Recent publications focus on temporal ambiguity processing, crosslinguistic pragmatics, comparative semantics, and modality across languages. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity combining theoretical frameworks with experimental approaches. She leads the Psycholinguistics Laboratory and Fieldwork Hub, mentoring students in research methods and linguistic analysis. Her collaborations span multiple international institutions including the University of Oxford and University of British Columbia.

• First language acquisition
• Tense and aspect
• Telicity
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Dr. Angeliek van Hout is a faculty member at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, where she leads the Acquisition Lab within the Center for Language and Cognition Groningen (CLCG). Her academic profile centers on experimental research into first language acquisition in typically developing monolingual children, employing a crosslinguistic perspective to investigate fundamental aspects of language development. Her research expertise spans multiple interconnected domains of linguistic development: Temporal reference (tense and aspect, telicity, event culmination) Nominal reference (definiteness, quantification) Syntactic structures (questions, passives, pronouns) Pragmatic reasoning (scalar implicatures, theory of mind) Dr. van Hout's methodological approach integrates formal linguistic theory with empirical experimentation, examining how children acquire complex linguistic structures across different languages. Her recent work demonstrates particular focus on logical operators and their interpretation in child language, with extensive crosslinguistic comparisons examining how children process disjunction under negation in Dutch, French, Hungarian, and Italian. She investigates the cognitive mechanisms underlying these linguistic phenomena, bridging theoretical linguistics with cognitive science. Her publication record shows consistent productivity with 89 research outputs including 25 articles, 23 conference contributions, and 20 book chapters. Notable recent publications include work on prosodic disambiguation in Dutch, free choice interpretation in French children, and crosslinguistic patterns in quantifier acquisition. Dr. van Hout actively contributes to the academic community through: Supervision of PhD students (4 supervised works documented) Editorial work including the TABU Festschrift for Jack Hoeksema Organizing academic events such as "Novel Semantic Research in Theory, Processing and L1 Acquisition" Presenting research at international conferences including the Boston University Conference on Language Development Her research has practical applications in understanding typical language development trajectories, which she communicates to broader audiences through public engagement activities. She has presented on language development in twins at multiple public events and participated in the NEMO Science Live initiative from 2016-2018, demonstrating commitment to knowledge transfer beyond academic circles. As leader of the Acquisition Lab, Dr. van Hout directs research examining how children develop linguistic competence across various domains, with particular attention to the interface between syntax, semantics, and pragmatics in early language development.

• Linguistics
• Gender Studies
• Italian Language Studies
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Cecilia Robustelli is a Full Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, based in the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Studies. Her research focuses on gender and language, Italian linguistics, language policy, and the sociocultural dimensions of communication. She is actively involved in initiatives promoting gender-inclusive language and non-discriminatory administrative communication. Teaching includes courses such as Administrative Writing in Italian and Linguistic Strategies for Institutional Communication , addressing professional and gender-aware writing skills. She also teaches Language, Speech, and Gender , exploring the historical and sociolinguistic intersections of gender and language. Her research highlights the role of language in reflecting societal changes, particularly regarding women’s roles and gender equality. Recent work examines digital tools in linguistics, inclusive language policies, and the impact of gender diversity on language systems. She collaborates with institutions like the Accademia della Crusca and contributes to EU-funded projects on multilingualism and language policy. Publications span over 50 works, including monographs like Lingua italiana e questioni di genere (2018) and articles on topics such as gender-neutral language in administrative texts and the linguistic representation of non-binary identities. She advises governmental bodies on language reform and participates in international conferences on language policy and gender studies.

Kristin Killieمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Historical Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Didactics
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Kristin Killie is a researcher and faculty member at the Department of Education, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her work focuses on historical linguistics, particularly the development of English grammatical structures (e.g., progressive constructions, adverbial suffixes), and second language acquisition, especially Norwegian learners' challenges with English grammar. She leads the Teaching and Learning English (TALE) project, exploring effective pedagogical strategies for English language instruction. Her research also addresses language variation, corpus-based studies, and teacher practices in Norwegian schools. Key research interests include grammaticalization theory, subject-verb agreement errors in L2 learners, and the impact of technology (spell checkers) on language learning. She collaborates with institutions like the Language Data and Language Change (LDLC) group at the University of Bergen and contributes to journals such as Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching .

Tanja Kupischمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingualism
• Child Language Acquisition
• Minority Languages
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Tanja Kupisch is a Professor of Romance Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway . Her research spans bilingualism, minority languages, and bilectalism, with a focus on phonological and syntactic variation. Education : Not explicitly mentioned in the text Research Interests : Phonological differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese Crosslinguistic influence in bidialectal speakers Age of onset effects in dialect acquisition Heritage language phonology and sociolinguistic attitudes Publication Trends : 15 most recent articles focus on bilingual phonology, dialect acquisition, and heritage language maintenance Keywords: Bilingualism, Dialectology, Phonetics, L2 Acquisition, Language Contact, Sociolinguistics Scientific Awards : No specific awards mentioned in the provided text

Nikolaus Himmelmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Typology and universals
• Grammaticalization
• Language documentation
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Nikolaus Himmelmann is a Full Professor (W3) in General Linguistics at the University of Cologne since 2010. Previously, he held professorial positions at Westfälische Wilhelms University Münster (2007-2010), Ruhr-University Bochum (1999-2007), and has been actively involved in linguistic research through funded projects like the DoBeS framework (2004-2005) and SFB 1252 projects (2017-2020). He is a founding member and past president of the German Society for Endangered Languages, and serves on multiple editorial boards including Language Documentation & Conservation and Studies in Language . 2018 Honorary Member, Linguistic Society of America 2017 Leo Spitzer-Preis, University of Cologne 2014 Best Paper in Language Award His research spans typology, grammaticalization, language documentation, and prosody-syntax interfaces. He has secured significant grants from DFG, VW Foundation, and BMBF for collaborative projects on language documentation, articulation speed variation, and prosodic prominence. His administrative roles include chairing linguistics institutes at Münster and Cologne universities.

Esther Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Usage-based Phonology
• Language Variation and Change
• Spanish Linguistics
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Esther Brown is a Professor and Department Chair of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Colorado. She specializes in usage-based phonology, language variation, and the linguistic study of New Mexican Spanish. Her research focuses on the interplay between linguistic usage patterns and phonological/morphosyntactic variation across Ibero-Romance languages. Her work examines phenomena such as inflected infinitives in Galician, pronoun variation in Spanish dialects, and cross-linguistic influence in bilingual speech. She employs corpus-based and experimental methodologies, frequently collaborating with researchers like Javier Rivas and William D. Raymond. Recent studies investigate how contextual frequency shapes lexical representations, with notable contributions to understanding phonetic reduction mechanisms and morphosyntactic variation in non-finite clauses. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical sociolinguistic analysis, particularly in understudied dialects like New Mexican and Puerto Rican Spanish. Laboratory work involves analyzing speech production patterns using acoustic phonetics and computational methods. Ongoing projects explore developmental aspects of morphosyntactic variation in child Spanish speakers and the role of exemplar-based models in capturing language change processes.

• First language acquisition
• Syntax
• Semantics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. A.M.H. van Hout is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, leading the Acquisition Lab within the Center for Language and Cognition Groningen (CLCG). Their research focuses on first language acquisition in monolingual children, particularly exploring temporal and nominal reference, tense/aspect, telicity, definiteness, and crosslinguistic variation. Key areas include syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and theory of mind reasoning in child language development. Research activities include cross-linguistic studies in Dutch, French, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish, and others, with emphasis on disjunction interpretation, negation scope, and tense systems. Collaborations involve international teams and comparative studies. Publications span 89 works, including peer-reviewed articles and conference contributions. Van Hout actively participates in academic events, editorial work, and public engagement initiatives on child language topics. Supervision activities include mentoring students in language acquisition research. The Acquisition Lab serves as a hub for experimental studies on child language development, integrating formal linguistic theories with empirical methods.

Camila Scaffمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Language Acquisition
• Child Development
• Cross-Cultural Studies
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Camila Scaff is a Postdoctoral Researcher affiliated with the Human Ecology Group. Her work focuses on language acquisition in diverse cultural contexts, particularly among non-industrialized populations such as the Tsimane forager-horticulturalists in Bolivia. She employs long-form audio recordings and cutting-edge methodologies like the ACLEW pipeline and LENA system to analyze language input and developmental patterns. Her research interests span cross-cultural linguistics , infant-directed speech , and the methodological challenges in ecological data collection. She advocates for inclusive research practices to address underrepresentation in language studies. Key contributions include diarization tools for ecological recordings, studies on socioeconomic factors influencing lexical development, and critiques of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) biases in academic research. Scaff collaborates internationally with anthropologists and speech technologists to bridge interdisciplinary gaps.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Linguistic Typology
• Crosslinguistic Influence
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Simona ANASTASIO is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language Sciences at the University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès, where she conducts research at the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL, UR 4156). She is also affiliated with two CNRS research units: UMR 7023 SFL and UMR 8163 STL. Her teaching spans multiple programs, including Units and Diversities of Languages, FLE methodologies, child language development, and second language learning at both undergraduate and graduate levels. University: University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès Department: Department of Language Sciences Research Lab: NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL, UR 4156) Additional Affiliations: UMR 7023 SFL CNRS, UMR 8163 STL CNRS Her research centers on second language acquisition, linguistic typology, and the interface between language and cognition, particularly in the expression of spatial and temporal relations. She employs qualitative and quantitative methods based on oral and written corpus analysis. Her work investigates crosslinguistic influence, inter- and intra-typological variations, and the didactic implications of acquisition research. She has led and participated in several major research projects, including WRIMOTEF, ADMIT, and CAUSEMOTYP, focusing on motion events, migrant integration, and linguistic relativism. The recent publications and conference presentations reflect a strong thematic concentration on motion event construal in L2 French and Italian, with growing attention to pedagogical applications and cognitive underpinnings. Her work frequently compares learners with different L1 backgrounds (e.g., French, English) and analyzes both oral and written productions across proficiency levels. Scientific Affiliations: Member, Second Language Acquisition Network (ReAL2) Member, Romance Linguistics Society (SLR) Member, French Association of Cognitive Linguistics (AFLICO) Member, Italian Association of Applied Linguistics (AItLA) Member, International Society for Applied Psycholinguistics (ISAPL) She actively contributes to the academic community through editorial reviews for journals such as International Review of Applied Linguistics , Discours , and Language and Cognition , and serves on scientific committees for international conferences. She has organized workshops and conferences on linguistic relativism, motion and cognition, and discourse in multilingual contexts. Her current projects involve corpus-based research with practical applications in language teaching and migrant education. Laboratories and Research Teams: NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL) UMR 7023 SFL CNRS UMR 8163 STL CNRS Participation in DOC (Didactique, Oral, Corpus) project