جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gerardo Augusto Lorenzinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Contact Linguistics
• Dialectology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gerardo Augusto Lorenzino is a Professor and Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Temple University's College of Liberal Arts. He also serves as Study Abroad Coordinator and is affiliated with the Latin American Studies program. His primary research focuses on sociolinguistics, dialectology, language contact, and creole studies, particularly in Hispanic and Lusophone contexts. His research interests span a wide range of topics including language variation and change, urban dialectology, sociopolitical influences on language (such as migration and borders), pidgins and creoles, and lexical diffusion in urban Spanish. He has conducted in-depth studies on lunfardo, the Spanish-Quechua contact, and substrate influences in creole formation. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on historical and sociolinguistic dynamics in Latin America and African creole contexts. His work integrates literary, anthropological, and sociopolitical perspectives into linguistic analysis, particularly in relation to immigration, marginality, and language evolution in urban and post-colonial settings. Key themes include language attrition, dialect formation, and the role of family and mobility in linguistic change. Gerardo Lorenzino actively contributes to academic mentoring and curriculum development, as evidenced by his role as Undergraduate Chair and his extensive teaching portfolio. Although specific grants or advising relationships are not detailed in the provided text, his leadership positions and publication record indicate a significant impact on both education and research in Hispanic linguistics. He teaches a broad range of courses from introductory to advanced levels, covering areas such as Spanish sociolinguistics, syntax, phonology, language and gender, and methods in dialectology. His engagement with Philadelphia’s Hispanic and Portuguese-speaking communities reflects a commitment to community-based linguistic research.

Laura Mariottiniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Spanish Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• Discourse Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Laura Mariottini is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Political Science, specializing in Spanish linguistics, pragmatics, and linguistic landscape studies. Her work bridges theoretical and applied research in political discourse, migration narratives, and intercultural mediation. PhD in Linguistics (Roma Tre, 2005) Specialization in Secondary Education (Tuscany, 2009) Master in School Management (Roma Tre, 2006) Mariottini's research focuses on Spanish linguistic varieties, (im)politeness in digital discourse, forensic communication, and the sociolinguistic impact of Latin American migration in Italy. She has led international projects on linguistic landscapes and cultural mediation, including collaborations with Cuban and Spanish institutions. Her recent publications analyze TripAdvisor reviews, political Twitter discourse, and Argentine Spanish lexicon. Though no student advising is explicitly mentioned, she has coordinated research teams and taught courses in Spanish language and cultural mediation for over a decade. She serves on editorial boards for academic journals like SoPrag and REL , and holds institutional roles in Erasmus+ programs and linguistic certification committees. Her methodological expertise includes corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, and geolocated platform development.

• Translation Studies
• Literary Translation
• Song Translation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johan Franzon is a University Lecturer at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Department of Finnish, Finno-Ugrian and Scandinavian Studies within the Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on song translation, cultural adaptation, and linguistic analysis, particularly within Scandinavian and Hungarian contexts. He has held roles such as editor of the journal Studia Translatorica and project leader for initiatives like Song Translation Studies . Education: Completed his doctoral thesis My Fair Lady på skandinaviska: en studie i funktionell sångöversättning in 2009. Active in academic communities through conferences, editorial work, and supervisory roles. Research interests include functional translation approaches, comparative literature, and the interplay between music and language. His work spans theoretical frameworks and practical case studies, emphasizing cultural specificity in translation. Publications highlight strategies for song translation, the role of singability in lyrics, and cross-cultural adaptation. He has contributed to journals such as Studia Translatorica and Translator , and edited volumes on song translation studies. Grants and projects include the Multimodality and Translation initiative and the Translation Studies and Terminology (TraST) program. His activities include peer reviews, academic visits, and conference organization. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on translation and cultural studies, including collaborations with institutions like Norges teknisk-naturvitenskaplige universitet.

Marc Greenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Slavic Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Dialectology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marc Greenberg is a Professor in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Languages & Literatures at the University of Kansas. His research focuses on Slavic linguistics, historical linguistics, dialectology, and open access publishing. He has made significant contributions to understanding South Slavic languages, especially Slovene dialects like Prekmurje Slovene, and their historical evolution. Key research interests include: Slavic dialectology, phonology and accentology, language contact phenomena in the Balkans/Pannonian region, and the sociohistorical development of Slavic linguistic systems. He has also engaged extensively with open science policies, advocating for equitable access to scholarly research globally. His publication trends show dual focus: technical linguistic studies analyzing prosodic systems, morphosyntactic patterns, and historical language change alongside advocacy work addressing open access challenges and reforms in academic publishing. Notable work includes studies on Pannonian Slavic, Slavic modal systems, and the sociopolitical dimensions of language standardization in post-Yugoslav contexts. While no formal advising relationships or grants are explicitly listed, his prolific publishing record indicates sustained engagement with both specialized linguistic research and broader scholarly communication issues. He is affiliated with the Slavic Studies program at KU and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues bridging historical linguistics with contemporary policy concerns.

Catherine Légerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Catherine Léger is an Associate Professor at the University of Victoria’s Faculty of Humanities, School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures. Her research and teaching focus on French linguistics, particularly syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and contact linguistics in Acadian French and North American Francophone communities. Her academic expertise includes analyzing discursive markers like voir , en seulement , and tu in Acadian French, examining their pragmatic functions and role in linguistic insecurity. She has also contributed to edited volumes on morphosyntactic and pragmatic variation in Francophone Minority Communities. Recent publications highlight her work on cross-linguistic discourse markers, language ideologies in Acadian literature, and stative constraints in French verbs. Her research is supported by a SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2022–2024, extended to 2026).

Corinne WECKSTEEN-QUINIOمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Translation Studies
• English-French Translation
• Translation Didactics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Corinne WECKSTEEN-QUINIO is a Lecturer in English at the University of Artois within the Faculty of Languages. She serves as Co-director of the 'Linguistics, translation studies and didactics' collection at Artois Presses Universitaire (APU) and is an active member of the Texts and Cultures Research Center. Education: Doctorate in English and North American Studies: Translation Studies (2005, University of Artois) External English aggregation (1993) Specializing in Translation Studies, WECKSTEEN-QUINIO's research reconciles the methodological rigor of linguistics with the analytical finesse of literary studies. Her three main research themes are 'Translation and Hermeneutics,' 'Translation and Didactics,' and 'Translation and Writing.' Her work particularly focuses on English-French translation challenges including cultural connotations, translation didactics, and the complexities of translating specific linguistic elements like the N-word, accents, dialects, and toponyms. She has extensively studied literary works such as Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' and John Grisham's 'A Time To Kill,' examining how cultural references are preserved or adapted in translation. Her recent publications demonstrate evolving trends in translation studies, with increasing focus on marginalized voices, racial terminology, and the cultural implications of linguistic choices. The articles reveal a trajectory from theoretical foundations toward more socially conscious translation practices, particularly examining how translation handles sensitive cultural concepts and identity markers. WECKSTEEN-QUINIO actively contributes to academic mentoring, serving as an external jury member for doctoral theses and as a follow-up committee member for PhD candidates. Her teaching responsibilities span undergraduate to master's level courses in translation and translation studies. She has prepared students for teaching competitions including CAPES and Internal aggregation, while also holding significant academic leadership roles such as Educational manager for the internal English aggregation (2012-2017). She has organized numerous international conferences and study days through the Texts and Cultures Research Center, including events on 'Translation and Transculturalities' and 'Translating Diversity.' Her upcoming project includes organizing the international conference 'Yves Bonnefoy: from poetry to a poetics of translation' (November 2023), continuing her commitment to advancing translation studies through collaborative academic engagement.

Albrecht Classenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Literature
• Early Modern Literature
• Gender Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Albrecht Classen is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of German Studies , recognized as a leading scholar in medieval and early modern literature . With over 135 books and 850 articles, his work spans gender studies, cultural history, and spiritual theology . He serves as editor for Mediaevistik and Humanities , reflecting his interdisciplinary focus. His research explores themes such as female agency in courtly romances, sensory experiences in mystical traditions, and cross-cultural encounters in Jesuit missionary narratives. Articles highlight his expertise in medieval humor, devotional practices, and manuscript culture , while his teaching curriculum emphasizes premodern gender dynamics and medieval happiness narratives . Classen’s scholarly achievements include the Fulbright Grant (2022) and the Ted and Shirley Taubeneck Superior Teaching Award (2002) , underscoring his dual excellence in research and pedagogy. His editorial work and course offerings demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary education and global cultural exchange . Key scientific contributions: Analysis of Jewish-Gentile relations in historical texts Studies on German Jesuit missionaries in the New World Examinations of medieval laughter and eroticism Reinterpretations of Arthurian legends in German contexts Comparative studies on selfhood in mystical and modern texts

Ilja A. Seržantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Slavic Linguistics
• Baltic Linguistics
• Typology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ilja A. Seržant is a full Professor of Slavic Linguistics at Potsdam University since 2022, with research focusing on typology, diachronic syntax, and language contact in Baltic-Slavic contexts. He leads the Potsdam Slavic Variation Lab and Potsdam Typology Lab , integrating interdisciplinary approaches with archaeology and anthropology. University of Cologne (Habilitation 2018, MA 2005) University of Bergen (PhD 2012) University of Cologne (Dr. phil. 2011) His research explores differential argument marking , partitive constructions , and morphosyntactic evolution through typological and areal lenses. Recent projects include INHILLDAUGAR for place-name analysis and Modal constructions in Volga-Kama under DFG funding. Publications emphasize efficiency pressures in language change, cyclic patterns, and cross-linguistic universals. Key article trends (2021-2025) examine diachronic typology , argument coding , and areal convergence in Slavic and Baltic languages. Awards include the Anna Siewierska Award 2021 and Heisenberg Programme (DFG 2021-2026). Supervises PhD students Daria Alfimova and Wakweya Olani Gobena , while managing research teams across multiple institutions.

Matt Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Critical Discourse Analysis
• News Discourse
• Binary Oppositions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Matt Davies is a Senior Lecturer in English Language within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Chester, UK. He has held this position since March 2009 and previously served as Programme Leader for the BA English Language degree (2009-2022) and MA English Language and Linguistics. Davies is Deputy Chair of the Faculty Ethics Committee since 2017 and serves as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His academic work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications through multiple community partnerships. Davies' research focuses on the relationships between discourse and power, particularly in national news media. He employs critical discourse analysis to examine how ideologies are embedded in texts, with special attention to constructed binary oppositions in news reports and political speeches. His methodologies combine qualitative analysis with quantitative corpus linguistics approaches. Current projects include the 'Changing Chester' strand of the Cestrian English project, which explores historical representations of Chester, and a partnership with Cheshire Archives and Local Studies to digitize 90 years of Cheshire Life magazine. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across discourse analysis, media representation, and corpus linguistics. Recent work shows an expanding focus on regional identity, historical media analysis, and community engagement through projects like the Language Debates website and C.E.L.L.MATES student magazine. Davies has organized major academic events including the Place and the Periodical Conference and the 10th Northern Englishes Workshop. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020-present) Newsletter Editor, Poetics and Linguistics Association Executive Committee (2014-2017) Davies actively supervises PhD students on contemporary topics including representation of transgender people in UK press and stylistics of hymns. He has developed numerous courses including EN6314 Discourse and Ideology in the News and EN6301 Language Debates. His external examiner roles include positions at Dublin City University, Newman University, and University of Brighton. Davies promotes innovative assessment methods such as blogs and video presentations, reflected in his creation of the Language Debates platform and C.E.L.L.MATES student magazine. His community engagement includes organizing exhibitions of 90 years of Cheshire Life in libraries across Cheshire and collaborating with heritage groups to make archival materials accessible to the public. The Cheshire Life Digitisation Project represents a significant knowledge exchange initiative connecting academic research with community resources.

• South-Eastern (New Uyghur/Uzbek) Turkish Dialects and Literatures
• South-Western (Oghuz) Turkish Dialects and Literatures
• North-Western (Kipchak) Turkish Dialects and Literatures

Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul YAMAN is a full-time Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Education, Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education. He has held concurrent professorships at Yıldırım Beyazıt University since 2011, where he also served as the Head of Turkish Language and Literature Department and Chair of Contemporary Turkic Dialects and Literatures. PhD in Turkish Language (Gazi University, 1994) MSc in Turkish Language and Literature (Gazi University, 1990) BA in Turkish Language and Literature (Ankara University, 1985) His research focuses on Turkic dialectology, comparative linguistics, and language education. Key areas include: South-Eastern (New Uyghur/Uzbek) Turkish Dialects and Literatures South-Western (Oghuz) Turkish Dialects and Literatures North-Western (Kipchak) Turkish Dialects and Literatures Recent publications analyze Turkic unity through linguistic comparisons (2024), Uyghur-Uzbek poetic analysis (2023), and stylistic shifts in Ottoman-Turkish discourse (2022). His work bridges historical linguistics with modern educational applications. Professor YAMAN has supervised 16 theses, including doctoral research on polysemy in Turkish (2019) and master's studies on constitutional language evolution (2025). He leads the „Türk Dünyası Ortak Edebiyatı Projesi“ and „Çağatay Özbek Şiiri Antolojisi Projesi“.

Cruz García, Lauraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Translation Studies
• Audiovisual Translation
• Cultural References in Translation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Cruz García is a University Professor in the Department of Modern Philology, Translation, and Interpretation at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). Her academic career focuses on translation studies with an emphasis on audiovisual materials and intercultural mediation. She actively supervises graduate and undergraduate students in diverse translation challenges. Research Interests : Audiovisual translation, cultural reference adaptation, dubbing/subtilting discrepancies, humor translation, linguistic variation, audio description, and song lyric localization. Advised Students : 18 students between 2021-2024, working on projects related to translation of cultural elements, reception studies, and specific media formats like trailers.

Sertan Ali BEKİROĞLUمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Turkish Language
• Old Turkic Languages
• Historical Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sertan Ali BEKİROĞLU is an Associate Professor in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His academic expertise spans Turkish linguistics, historical language development, and Turkic dialectology with emphasis on structural and socio-linguistic dimensions. Education: PhD in Old Turkish Language, Firat University (2014) MA in Turkish Language and Literature, Gaziantep University (2005) Licence in Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literatures, Mugla Sitki Kocman University (1999) His research focuses on Old Turkic languages (Orkhon, Uyghur, Karakhanid), Modern Turkish dialects (Anatolian, Ottoman, Türkiye Turkish), and Northeastern Turkic languages (Khwarazm, Kipchak, Chagatai). He investigates morphological reduplication, syntactic structures, punctuation evolution, and socio-linguistic phenomena including gender influences on contemporary Turkish. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on Southeastern Turkish dialects (Osmaniye), historical grammar of Old Anatolian Turkish, and literary linguistics through figures like Âşık Veysel. His work bridges philological analysis with contemporary linguistic theory across 14 peer-reviewed articles since 2013. Dr. BEKİROĞLU has supervised Master's research on poetic syntax and taught courses including Turkish Language History, Contemporary Dialects, and Syntax. Prior academic appointments include lecturing positions at Kharkiv State Pedagogical University (Ukraine) and Nizhninovgorod State Language University (Russia).

• Sociolinguistics
• Arabic Language Studies
• Middle Eastern Popular Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Małgorzata Kniaź is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Comparative Civilization Studies , Jagiellonian University. A graduate of Arabic studies at Kraków University of Technology, she earned her PhD in linguistics from Jagiellonian University. Specializes in sociolinguistics of the Arab world, Educated Spoken Arabic, Middle Eastern cinema, and minority studies Key research projects funded by Polish Ministry of Science and National Science Centre Active in analyzing religious fundamentalism in Egyptian media and linguistic variation Her publications focus on Arabic language structures, cultural representation in cinema, and minority identity dynamics. Scientific awards include thesis grants and competitive research funding. Thesis grant (N104 030 32/2630) from Ministry of Science and Higher Education NSC-funded project on Arabic-English code-switching

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Psycholinguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karthik Durvasula, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan State University, where he conducts experimental research on phonological representations and features. His work bridges theoretical phonology with empirical methodologies to investigate speakers' knowledge of phonological generalizations across diverse languages. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Delaware. Durvasula's research focuses on experimental phonology, employing techniques from psycholinguistics and phonetics to probe questions about phonological feature representation. He investigates syllable structure, neutralization phenomena, and speech perception mechanisms, with cross-linguistic studies spanning Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and English. His approach integrates acoustic analysis, articulatory coordination measurements, and perceptual experiments to address theoretical questions in phonological representation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2025-2019) reveals consistent emphasis on experimental phonology, particularly syllable structure in consonant clusters, phonological vs. phonetic neutralization, and perceptual learning mechanisms. His work demonstrates how experimental data can resolve theoretical debates in generative phonology, with recurring methodologies including acoustic measurements, gestural timing analysis, and cross-linguistic perceptual studies. No scientific awards or honors are documented in the available information. While specific details about graduate student advising and research grants are not provided, his publication record indicates active mentorship in experimental linguistics. His research program likely involves securing external funding for laboratory-based phonetic studies and cross-linguistic fieldwork. Though no dedicated laboratory is mentioned, his experimental work suggests collaboration with phonetics and psycholinguistics research groups, potentially involving speech production and perception facilities at Michigan State University.

Myriam Brasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Myriam Bras is a Professor at the Cognition, Languages, Ergonomics (CLLE) research center at the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès. She serves as Co-head of the Languages and Language team and Co-head of the OCRE theme focused on Occitan, Romance Languages, and European Languages. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications for language preservation and education. Professor Bras specializes in semantics, pragmatics, and discourse analysis, with particular expertise in the Occitan language. Her research encompasses temporal structures of discourse, semantics of time across lexicon, grammar and discourse, and situated linguistics focusing on language comparison in educational settings. She has developed significant computational resources for Occitan including the BaTelÒc database and TALòc tools, addressing the critical need for documentation of this UNESCO-classified endangered language. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on Occitan language processing, discourse coherence analysis, and developing linguistic resources for under-resourced languages. These works reveal consistent patterns of interdisciplinary collaboration across computational linguistics, language documentation, and educational applications, particularly through European-funded projects like LINGUATEC and LINGUATEC-IA. Professor Bras has secured substantial research funding through multiple European and national projects including LINGUATEC (2018-2021), LINGUATEC-IA (2024-2026), DiViTal (2021-2024), and RESTAURE (2015-2018). Her work demonstrates significant commitment to both theoretical linguistics and practical applications for language preservation, particularly for minority languages of France. She leads the development of critical language resources including the CorpusArièja (a collection of 72 texts in Occitan with dialectal and spelling variation), the ParCoLab Parallel Corpus, and Loflòc (a morphological lexicon for Occitan using Universal Dependencies). These resources support both academic research and practical language revitalization efforts.