جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Young-mee Yu Choمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Korean Language
• Linguistics
• Phonology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Young-mee Yu Cho is a Professor of Korean Language and Culture at Rutgers University 's School of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in Korean linguistics, foreign language education, and translation studies. Ph.D. in Linguistics, Stanford University B.A. in English, Seoul National University Research interests include: Korean phonology (syllable structure, laryngeal contrasts) Pragmatics of honorifics in Asian linguistics Korean as a Foreign Language (KFL) pedagogy Translation of Korean humanities works Digital archiving of Korean historical materials Her publications span phonology , pedagogy , and translation projects , with a focus on Korean heritage learners and interdisciplinary approaches to language education. Recent work includes the DITTA Korean Humanities Translation Series and digital archives of the William Elliot Griffis Collection . Scientific awards include: 31st Sejong Presidential Award (2012) Korean American Day Honoree (2021) The 2020 Excellent Scholarly Publication Award Multiple grants from Korea Foundation, Tuttle, and JSPS She has led Korean curriculum development nationally and currently chairs the Humanities Plus Initiative at Rutgers.

Robert Fournierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sociolinguistics
• French Creolistics
• Ecology of French
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Robert Fournier is a Researcher affiliated with the Department of French at Carleton University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His academic work focuses on sociolinguistic and historical aspects of French in the Americas, particularly challenging dominant theories about creole languages. Ph.D. from Université de Sherbrooke (1987) Specializes in French Creolistics and the Ecology of French Research interests emphasize the genetic and typological connections between French Creoles and 17th-century popular French, rejecting substratist frameworks. His publications and graduate supervisions highlight debates around creole mystification, language planning in Haiti, and dialectical identity in Canadian French. Key themes in his work include: Creole language theories Francophone identity in the Americas Historical language contact Dialectical variation and standardization Scientific contributions span sociolinguistic analysis, linguistic ecology, and critical reviews of creole narratives. He has supervised multiple graduate students on topics ranging from Haitian literature to linguistic attitudes in francophone minorities.

Peter Mackridgeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Greek Literature
• Cultural History
• Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Mackridge was a distinguished academic in Modern Greek Studies, serving as Lecturer (1981) and Professor (1996–2003) at the University of Oxford. His work focused on Greek language, literature, and cultural history from the Byzantine era to the modern period, with a specialization in post-1750 developments. He authored seminal works like The Modern Greek Language and co-edited Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar . His research explored language ideologies, nationalism, and versification, alongside translations of Greek literary works. Key contributions include studies on Cavafy, Solomos, and Seferis, and analyses of the Greek language question. He received honorary degrees from the University of Athens (2008) and an honorary professorship from the University of the Peloponnese (2017). Publications span scholarly articles on topics like Phanariot literature, Byzantine influences, and linguistic diglossia. His translations of works by Vizyenos, Papadiamandis, and Vlavianos further enriched cross-cultural dialogue.

Hewa S. Khalidمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Kurdish Studies
• Language Teaching
• Language Continuum
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hewa S. Khalid is a Lecturer in the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University , affiliated with the Hamilton Lugar School . He serves as a Visiting Lecturer and Kurdish Language Developer, focusing on Central/Sorani and Northern/Kurmanji Kurdish dialects. PhD , Social Sciences Institute, Dicle University (2019) MA , Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter (2013) BA , Department of Kurdish Language and Literature, Koya University (2009) Khalid's research explores Kurdish language development , dialect standardization , and second language teaching methods . His work addresses geographical dialects , language contact , and grammatical structures , with recent publications examining educational practices in Iraqi Kurdistan and comparative cultural studies between Kurdish and Persian traditions. His selected publications (2015-2021) highlight trends in Kurdish linguistics , language policy , and pedagogical innovation . He has contributed to academic journals like Kurdiname and Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies , as well as edited volumes on Kurdish language and education. Contact: hekhalid@iu.edu | Location: Global and International Studies Building, 3023, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Chris Wen-chao Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sound Change
• Language Contact
• Diglossia
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris Wen-Chao Li is a Professor of Linguistics at San Francisco State University (SFSU) in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, part of the College of Liberal and Creative Arts. He has held academic positions at institutions including National Taiwan Normal University, the University of Minnesota, and served as Adjunct Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. His career began with BBC current affairs production in London before transitioning into academia. Dr. Li earned his M.Phil. and D.Phil. in General Linguistics and Comparative Philology from Oxford University, with research focusing on Mandarin sound change and Chinese phonology. His academic leadership roles at SFSU include coordinating the Chinese Program (2012–2018) and directing the Pacific Asian Studies Minor since 2015. He teaches courses in linguistics, translation/interpretation, news writing, and advanced Chinese language. His research interests span sound change, language contact, diglossia, phonological translation, and Mandarin phonology. Notable contributions include books like A Diachronically-Motivated Segmental Phonology of Mandarin Chinese (1999) and Routledge Course in Chinese Media Literacy (2016). His recent work examines topics like Mandarin tone evolution, diglossia dynamics, and the sociolinguistic implications of Chinese romanization systems. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, with articles in journals like Encyclopedia of Chinese Language and Linguistics and Language and Communication . His translations of Chinese literary works appear in Renditions and The Chinese Pen . Active in professional service, he has presented at international conferences and contributed to media commentary on language-related topics. Dr. Li’s scholarly activities are complemented by editorial work and public engagement, reflecting a commitment to advancing linguistic understanding across cultural boundaries.

• Paleo-Slavic studies
• History of the Serbian language
• Serbian medieval literacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natasha Dragin is a full professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, where she has maintained continuous academic service since 1995. Earning her doctorate from the same institution in 2005, she progressed through academic ranks from assistant professor (2006) to associate professor (2011) before attaining full professorship in 2016. Her career centers on Slavic linguistics with particular emphasis on Serbian medieval textual traditions. Her academic credentials include: Bachelor of Arts in South Slavic Languages from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad (1993) Master of Arts from the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade (1998) Doctor of Philosophy from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad (2005) Dragin's research specializes in Paleo-Slavic studies, the historical evolution of the Serbian language, medieval literacy practices, and historical lexicology. She conducts comprehensive analyses of Serbian written heritage from the 12th to 18th centuries, examining both original compositions and translations to map genre diversity and functional stratification within Serbo-Slavic linguistic contexts. Her methodology integrates diachronic and synchronic perspectives to investigate relationships between literary language and folk idiom under conditions of homogeneous diglossia in Orthodox Slavic regions, demonstrating continuity in Church Slavonic written traditions across centuries. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on linguistic analysis of medieval Serbian manuscripts, with recurring themes including phonetic morphology in liturgical texts, religious lexemes, agricultural legal terminology, and Cyrillic epigraphy. The body of work demonstrates rigorous textual criticism applied to primary sources spanning five centuries, consistently bridging historical linguistics with cultural history through examination of linguistic features across diverse manuscript genres including hagiographies, legal charters, and liturgical compositions. Dragin has contributed significantly to major research initiatives including the "History of the Serbian Language" project and the "Dictionary of the Serbian Language from the 12th to the 18th Century." While specific student supervision details are not documented in available sources, her extensive publication record and project leadership indicate active academic mentorship within Slavic linguistics circles. She regularly presents findings at international conferences across Belgrade, Timișoara, Plovdiv, and other regional academic centers.

• Arabic Linguistics
• Heritage Language Learning
• Sociolinguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abdulkafi Albirini is a Full Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Utah State University's College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on sociolinguistic and educational dimensions of Arabic language acquisition and use, particularly among heritage speakers. Albirini's scholarly contributions span key themes: (1) Diglossia and Code-Switching in Arabic language contexts, (2) Multilingual Transfer dynamics in heritage language learning, and (3) Identity Construction through language practices post-Arab Spring. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language education frameworks. Recent publications highlight trends in heritage Arabic speaker studies, with 2024 works analyzing wh-question syntax and learning strategies . Earlier works (2023-2018) examine dialectal variation, morphological acquisition, and sociocultural factors affecting language proficiency. The 2014-2017 period saw deeper exploration of Arabic plural formation and register switching.

• Bulgarian Language
• Sociolinguistics
• Phonetics and Acoustic Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. PhD Vladislav Vladkov Marinov is an active faculty member at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, specifically within the Faculty of Modern Languages and the Department of Modern Bulgarian Language. With a career spanning over 15 years, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in Bulgarian linguistics, particularly in areas of sociolinguistics, phonetics, and language contact phenomena. Marinov's research interests encompass a wide range of linguistic domains with particular focus on Bulgarian language phenomena. His work demonstrates deep expertise in sociolinguistic analysis of bilingual communities, acoustic phonetic studies of Bulgarian consonants (particularly soft/palatalized consonants), phraseology, and the impact of digital communication on language use. His research often bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language education and policy. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory with emphasis on comparative studies between Bulgarian and neighboring languages (particularly Romanian), regional language variation within Bulgaria, and the evolving language norms among younger generations. Notably, his recent work has increasingly focused on the intersection of digital technology and language use, examining how digital communication platforms influence spelling practices and language norms among Generation Z. Marinov actively contributes to major research projects at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, including international collaborations with universities in Serbia, Poland, and Romania. He is particularly involved in projects examining oral communication in the digital age, the Bulgarian language in a globalized world, and integrating students into research activities. His ORCID profile (0000-0003-4477-5783) documents his extensive scholarly output.

• Political Anthropology
• Anthropology of Oceania
• Anthropology of Gender
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mélissa Nayral is an Associate Researcher/Teacher in the Department of Anthropology at Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST). Her academic work bridges anthropology, political science, and linguistic studies with a regional focus on Oceania, particularly New Caledonia. Her research interests span Political Anthropology , focusing on decolonization, citizenship, resistance, political dynamics, and governance in New Caledonia. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Ouvéa (19 months) and Hienghène (4 months), as well as in Occitania (Quercy/Haut-Ségala) for 11 cumulative months. Her work also encompasses Anthropology of Gender , examining sexual division of tasks and political parity; Anthropology of Childhood , focusing on scientific mediation and dissemination to young audiences; and Anthropology of Intangible Heritage , studying local knowledge systems. Nayral's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on political hybridity in Pacific contexts, particularly the intersection of French institutional politics and Kanak customary political systems. Her work reveals complex negotiation processes in local governance, marine resource management, and cultural preservation. She has contributed significantly to understanding how indigenous political systems interact with and adapt to colonial and post-colonial governance structures. Within the LISST laboratory, Nayral contributes to interdisciplinary research on solidarity, societies, and territories. Her teaching encompasses Discovery of Anthropology, Anthropology of Oceania, Political Anthropology, Sound Anthropology, and Methodology of Ethnography. Her research methodology combines long-term ethnographic fieldwork with linguistic analysis, demonstrating a commitment to understanding political processes from both theoretical and ground-level perspectives.

Stefaniya Ptashnykمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Historical Sociolinguistics
• Multilingualism
• Language Contact
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stefaniya Ptashnyk Privatdozentin für Germanistische Linguistik an der Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg und Lehrende an der University of Vienna. Aktuelle Forschungsschwerpunkte: Historische Soziolinguistik Mehrsprachige Stadtkommunikation Phraseologie und Lexikografie Habsburger Sprachpolitik Forschungsaktivitäten: Leitende Rolle im Projekt Deutsches Rechtswörterbuch (seit 2009) Organisation des internationalen Symposiums Diversität – Dynamik – Hybridität (2025) Wichtige Publikationen: Multilingualität in der Stadt (2025) zur historischen Sprachdynamik in Lviv Analysen zu Sprachkontaktphänomenen in Galizien (2013-2023) Lexikografische Arbeiten für Goethe-Wörterbuch und elexiko Wissenschaftliche Auszeichnungen und Netzwerke: Paul-Celan-Fellowship (IWM Wien) IFK Research Fellowship Mitglied in: Gesellschaft für Germanistische Sprachgeschichte Historical Sociolinguistics Network (HiSoN) Internationaler Arbeitskreis Historische Stadtsprachenforschung Forschungsinteressen im Überblick: Historische Sprachkontaktforschung Urban Language Dynamics Diglossie und Sprachenkonflikte Phraseologische Modifikationen Lexikografische Methoden

Farah Aliمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociolinguistics
• Language and Identity
• Multilingualism
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Farah Ali is an Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies at DePauw University, where she teaches courses on migration, diaspora, linguistic borders, language politics, and identity in Spanish-speaking contexts. Her academic work bridges sociolinguistics and language pedagogy with a focus on multilingual, migrant communities. Dr. Ali's research centers on: Sociolinguistics and identity construction in multilingual environments Muslim immigrant women's language practices in Catalonia Arabic-Spanish linguistic contact and representation Media discourse on migration to Ceuta and Melilla Language policy in Spain's multilingual communities Gender-inclusive language reforms in Catalan and Valencian Her publications reveal consistent examination of how language intersects with identity, power, and social structures in multilingual contexts. Through qualitative approaches, she investigates media, policy, and educational contexts shaping language ideologies among migrant communities, with particular focus on Spanish, Catalan, and Arabic language dynamics. Dr. Ali has authored two significant books: "Multilingualism and Gendered Immigrant Identity: Perspectives from Catalonia" (2022) examining Muslim women's language practices in Catalonia, and "Policy, Media, and the Shaping of Spain-Morocco Relations" (2024) analyzing media discourse on migration to Ceuta and Melilla. As an educator, she regularly teaches courses including Migration and Diaspora Studies, The Sociopolitics of Language in the Spanish-Speaking World, and Heritage Language instruction, emphasizing connections between language, culture, and social structures.

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• First Language Acquisition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ghada Khattab is a Professor of Phonetics and Phonology at Newcastle University's School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences. She leads the Phonetics and Phonology Lab and directs the Cross-Faculty Phonetics and Phonology Research Group. Her research focuses on Arabic phonetics-phonology, bilingual acquisition, and sociophonetic variation. She has held roles including Postgraduate Research Director and is affiliated with the British Association of Academic Phoneticians and the International Phonetic Association. Education: BA in English Language (American University of Beirut, 1991-1994), MA in Linguistics (University of Leeds, 1997-1998), PhD in Linguistics (University of Leeds, 1998-2003). Research Interests: Monolingual and bilingual phonological acquisition, sociophonetics, speech production, and Arabic dialectal variation. Her work explores early phonological development in children, including morpho-phonological transitions and bilingual dialect acquisition. Awards & Funding: Secured major grants including ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund (£1.7M, 2020-2023) and Kuwaiti Foundation funding for standardized Arabic assessment tools. Her work addresses language development disparities in Arabic-speaking children. Students & Collaborations: Supervised over 20 PhD students focusing on Arabic dialects, phonological acquisition, and sociolinguistic variation. Collaborates internationally on projects like the Qatar National Research Fund's baseline Arabic acquisition study. Labs & Infrastructure: Director of Newcastle's Phonetics and Phonology Lab, equipped with state-of-the-art articulatory and acoustic recording systems (funded via HASS grants).

Arvind Iyengarمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Grapholinguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Phonetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arvind Iyengar is a Lecturer in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the University of New England (UNE). His academic journey spans Engineering (B.E. Mechanical, University of Pune) and transitioned to Linguistics through UNE's Master of Applied Linguistics and PhD programs. He specializes in grapholinguistics, sociolinguistics, phonetics, and phonology, with a focus on South Asian languages like Sindhi and the Hebbar Iyengar variety of Tamil. Dr. Iyengar's research explores writing systems, language documentation, and minority language maintenance. Notable work includes a monograph on Sindhi writing systems and community efforts to preserve Hebbar Tamil through pedagogical materials. He coordinates courses such as LING381 'Writing Systems of the World' and teaches modules on phonetics, syntax, and sociolinguistics. His recent publications (2020–2025) address decolonial language epistemologies, minority language revitalization, and writing system typology. He supervises research in orthography analysis, literacy practices, and Dravidian/Indo-Aryan language documentation. Research Themes: Graphemics, sociolinguistic identity, language policy Teaching: Linguistics theory, applied linguistics, and writing systems

Lotfi Sayahiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Contact Linguistics
• Language Variation and Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lotfi Sayahi is a Professor of Spanish Linguistics in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures at the University at Albany. He holds a PhD from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and has received dual teaching excellence awards: the SUNY Chancellor's Award and the University at Albany President's Award (both 2007). His educational background centers on advanced linguistic training at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Research focuses on sociolinguistic dynamics in multilingual contexts, particularly examining contact phenomena between Spanish and Arabic in North Africa and diaspora communities. Core interests include structural variation in diglossic environments, bilingual identity formation, and grammatical adaptation in code-switching scenarios. Recent publications reveal concentrated analysis of North African sociolinguistic landscapes (Tunisia, Morocco, Ceuta), with methodological emphasis on quantitative variation studies and ethnographic approaches to language attitudes. Key trends include diachronic analysis of Spanish-Arabic contact, vernacular normalization processes, and identity politics in post-revolutionary contexts. Scientific recognition includes: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007) University at Albany President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007) As editor of the Selected Proceedings of the Workshop on Spanish Sociolinguistics series (2003-2007) and special issue The Sociolinguistics of Tunisia (2011), he has shaped disciplinary discourse. His monograph Diglossia and Language Contact (Cambridge University Press, 2014/2019) establishes foundational frameworks for contact-induced change in Maghrebi contexts. Graduate instruction spans Sociolinguistics, Bilingualism, and Research Methods.

Alix Pierreمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• African Diaspora Studies
• Francophone Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alix Pierre, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of African Diaspora and the World at Spelman College since 2004. He holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University and degrees from Université de La Sorbonne, Paris III. His research focuses on artistic responses in diglossic contexts within the African Diaspora, with expertise in Francophone studies and Caribbean griot traditions. He has authored books on diasporic women writers and Guadeloupean gwoka music. Teaches courses including French literature, advanced grammar, and African Diaspora studies. Former project manager for DVCAI-ARTOCARPE International Cultural Exchange in Guadeloupe. Coordinated the University of Guyana-Atlanta University Center Collaborative Project. Community service includes curriculum development for refugee resettlement in Georgia with World Relief. Active in academic leadership roles: editorial board member of Caribbean Vistas and Negritude review, officer of the Caribbean Writers Congress, and board member at the Latin American and Caribbean Community Center.