جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Aesthetics
• Apologies and forgiveness
• Contemporary continental philosophy
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Nicholas Smith is Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Philosophy at the University of New Hampshire, specializing in the philosophical and legal dimensions of apologies, justice systems, and contemporary continental thought. With a dual background in law and philosophy, he bridges theoretical inquiry with practical applications in criminal and social justice contexts. His educational foundation includes: B.A. in Philosophy from Vassar College J.D. from State University of New York at Buffalo Ph.D. in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University Smith's research interrogates the intersections of aesthetics, forgiveness, human rights, and political theory, with particular focus on how apologies function as moral, legal, and reparative mechanisms. His work challenges conventional justice paradigms through continental philosophy while addressing urgent issues like economic inequality and systemic injustice. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a cohesive trajectory examining apologies across legal, political, and historical landscapes—from Alan Turing's posthumous pardon to transitional justice in post-conflict societies. His scholarship consistently connects Kantian ethics with contemporary crises, demonstrating how remorse operates within retributive frameworks and shapes institutional responses to wrongdoing. Smith has been recognized with teaching awards from both the University of New Hampshire and Vanderbilt University: University of New Hampshire Teaching Award Vanderbilt University Teaching Award As Principal Investigator for the HYPE (Hosting Young Philosophy Enthusiasts) Program funded by the Charles Koch Foundation (2017-2019), he developed initiatives engaging youth with philosophical inquiry. His teaching portfolio spans foundational courses in philosophy of law and specialized seminars on business ethics, demonstrating commitment to both undergraduate education and public philosophy through extensive media contributions.

• Latin American and LatinX studies
• Contemporary Mexican literature
• Contemporary Nicaraguan literature
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Daniel Chávez is an Associate Professor at the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of New Hampshire. He specializes in Latin American and LatinX studies, with expertise in contemporary Mexican and Nicaraguan literature, visual culture, film studies, and new media. Education B.S. in Biochemical Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) M.A. in Spanish and Latin American Studies, Ohio University Ph.D. in Romance Languages, University of Michigan (with Film Studies certification) Research Interests focus on the intersection of Latin American literature, visual representation, and political discourse. He explores topics like Mexican film noir, transnational cultural production, graphic novels, and biopolitics in contemporary narratives. His work bridges literary analysis with visual media and critical theory. Publications span Mexican cinema, Nicaraguan political utopias, and intermediality in Latin American comics. His 2016 book on Nicaragua was recognized by Foreign Affairs, and his 2010 poetry award-winning collection reflects his creative scholarship. Teaching includes courses on Hispanic literature, film history, Latin American civilization, and advanced Spanish language studies. He has taught at multiple institutions, including University of Oregon, University of Virginia, and Vassar College. Scientific Awards Efraín Huerta National Poetry Award (2010) Foreign Affairs "Best of Books of 2016" recognition Principal Investigator for UNH-funded Spanish Spring Workshops (2018–2019)

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Critical Sociolinguistics
• Language Policy
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Dr. Sebastian Muth is a Lecturer in Business Discourse at the School of Social Sciences, Lancaster University since 2018. His work merges linguistic anthropology , critical sociolinguistics , and language policy with a focus on the commodification of languages under neoliberalism. Current research explores language and mobility in healthcare Language ideologies in post-Soviet countries (South Caucasus, Central Asia) Linguistic landscapes of politically transforming communities His 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) analyze: Language commodification in medical tourism (Switzerland, Lithuania) Neoliberal self-enterprise in language education Linguistic landscapes across post-Soviet urban/rural spaces Interpreter agency in multilingual healthcare sectors Political economy of Russian in global contexts As a reviewer for journals like Language Policy and Journal of Sociolinguistics , Dr. Muth supervises PhD students Qin Fan (q.fan1@lancaster.ac.uk) and Julie Tay (j.h.tay@lancaster.ac.uk). He contributes to the FACTOR research group and CULCOM network, examining language's role in power dynamics and identity construction.

Ute Smitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Linguistics
• English Language Education
• Multilingualism
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Prof. Dr. Ute Smit holds the Chair in Multilingualism, Interculturality and Language Lab (CU.mil) at the University of Vienna , Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies , and Department of English . With over 30 years as an applied linguist, her research bridges classroom discourse, language policy, internationalization, English as a lingua franca (ELF), disciplinary biliteracy, and multilingualism. Key roles: Chair of ICLHE Association, Vice Head of #YouthMediaLife platform Education: Habilitation (2008), PhD (1995), MA (1990) from University of Vienna Research Focus examines English-medium instruction (EMI/EMEMUS) across secondary and tertiary education, combining ELF and CLIL/ICLHE frameworks. Her work explores: Language dynamics in business/technical education Translanguaging and disciplinary knowledge construction Impact of internationalization on multilingual university settings Policy implementation and stakeholder perspectives Longitudinal classroom discourse studies Digital literacy and extramural language exposure Scientific Contributions include: Co-developer of ROAD-MAPPING framework for EMI research PI of EU-funded projects (CLILNetLE, MCC Project) Co-founding organiser of AILA CLIL Research Network (2006-14) Key publications: ROAD-MAPPING English Medium Education (Palgrave Pivot 2020), ELF and multilingualism in EMI (JELF 2024) Teaching & Supervision spans undergraduate to PhD levels at the University of Vienna, with emphasis on applied linguistics and teacher training. She supervises 12+ theses on topics like: Plurilingual communication in STEM education Vocabulary acquisition through extramural English Facebook as rhetorical tool in political discourse Comparative EMI/TMI in Thai higher education

Reem Bassiouneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Arabic Linguistics
• Language Policy
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Reem Bassiouney is a Professor and Chair of Applied Linguistics and Educational Studies at the American University in Cairo. She holds a doctorate from Oxford University and has taught at universities in the UK and US, including Cambridge, Oxford, and Utah. Research Interests: Sociolinguistics, language and identity, code-switching, diglossia, language policy, and discourse analysis. Publications: Author of key works like Arabic Sociolinguistics , Language and Identity in Modern Egypt , and over 15 academic papers focusing on sociolinguistic dynamics in Egyptian contexts. Awards: Recipient of the King Fahd Prize for Arabic Literature Translation (2009) and the Sawiris Literary Prize for Best Novel (2010). Academic Contributions: Her recent work examines linguistic inequities in global publishing, blending in diglossic contexts, and urban multilingualism in Cairo.

Nicole A. Sütterlinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• German Literature
• European Literature
• Romanticism
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Nicole A. Sütterlin is an Associate Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University, specializing in German and European literature from the 18th century to the present. Her research focuses on Romanticism, trauma studies, posthumanism, and environmental humanities. She holds a PhD and double MA from the University of Basel and has taught at Harvard since 2014. Education: PhD and MA in German Philology and English Philology, University of Basel. Research Interests: Trauma in Romantic literature, posthumanism, ecocriticism, microbiome narratives, and literary theory. Her book Poetics of the Wound challenges traditional trauma historiography, arguing for Romantic authors' early conceptualizations of trauma. Current projects explore microbiome literature and multispecies narratives. She is a recipient of the Harvard William F. Milton Fund Award (2023) and organizes a bi-annual graduate conference with Brown, NYU, and Yale. Awards: DAAD Research Fellowship, Whiting Foundation Fellowship.

• Comparative Literature
• European History
• Literary Theory
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Corina M Stan is the Bacca Foundation Associate Professor of English at Duke University, part of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a PhD from Duke University (2010) and previously taught at Leiden University College in the Netherlands. Her work bridges comparative literature with European history, philosophy, and interdisciplinary studies of migration and ethics. Her research explores themes like moral philosophy in 20th-century literature, postcolonial identity, and the intersection of literature with socio-political movements. Education: PhD in Comparative Literature, Duke University (2010) MA in Comparative Literature, Université Paris Diderot (France) BA in Comparative Literature, Sorbonne University (France) Research Interests: Her current projects include studies on European post-decolonization identity (book-in-progress *After the West*), migration narratives in literature and culture, and ethical thinking in modernist works. She co-edited *The Palgrave Handbook of European Migration in Literature and Culture* (2023), analyzing historical and contemporary migration through colonial and postcolonial lenses. Teaching: Teaches courses on comparative modernism, political theater, migration, and contemporary theory. Recent courses include *Modernism and the Arts* (cross-listed with Art History and German Studies) and *Special Topics in Ethics and Literature*. Labs/Initiatives: Co-founded a humanities lab at Duke exploring migration narratives. Previously directed the Brill-Nijhoff Writing Institute in the Netherlands.

Patricia Duffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingual/multilingual education
• Decolonizing methodologies
• English as an additional language
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Dr. Patricia Duff is a Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Language and Literacy Education. Her research focuses on bilingual/multilingual education, identity formation, language ideologies, and decolonizing methodologies in language learning contexts. English and Mandarin language proficiency 604-827-5028 contact Active in language socialization studies across classrooms, families, and diaspora communities Research interests center on language socialization processes in transnational environments, heritage language education, academic discourse communities, and the intersection of pop culture with language pedagogy. She pioneered case study methods in applied linguistics and co-edited the Routledge handbook of research methods in applied linguistics . Key publication trends show sustained focus on Chinese language education (40+ publications), family/workplace language planning (15+), and critical discourse analysis of multilingual identities (25+). Her work spans qualitative classroom research, policy analysis, and sociocultural theory applications.

• Medieval Literature
• Medieval Drama
• Medieval Studies
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Christine Chism is a Professor in the English Department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She joined the UCLA faculty in 2009 after holding positions at Rutgers University and Allegheny College. Her office is located in Kaplan Hall 198. Her educational background includes: B.A. from Reed College M.A. and Ph.D. from Duke University Professor Chism specializes in Medieval literature and drama, with a focus on medieval intercultural encounters in the Mediterranean region. Her research explores the intersections of medieval Islam and Arabic culture with European medieval studies, as well as theories of history, culture, and performance. She also has strong interests in Gender and Sexuality Studies within the medieval context. Her recent publications, spanning from 2002 to 2009, demonstrate a consistent engagement with medieval intercultural exchange, particularly between Arabic and European traditions. She has written on topics ranging from medieval romance and alliterative poetry to travel narratives and the reception of medieval studies in the 21st century. Her work often bridges literary analysis with historical and cultural contexts. Her notable awards include: New Directions Mellon fellowship (2003-2005) Professor Chism has been actively involved in research projects, including 'Mortal Friends: The Politics of Friendship in Medieval England' and 'Strange Knowledge: Translation and Cultural Transmission in the Arabic and English Middle Ages'. She has also worked on medieval travel narratives and Alexander romances. While specific grant details beyond the Mellon fellowship are not provided, her research has been supported by significant fellowships.

Romain Grazianiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Studies
• Ancient Chinese Literature
• Taoist Philosophy
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Romain Graziani is a Professor of Chinese studies at the École normale supérieure de Lyon, part of the Arts and Humanities Faculty. He holds a doctorate in the genesis of meditative practices in ancient Taoism and has been a Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2009–2014). His research focuses on classical Chinese texts, including Taoist philosophy, political thought, and the interplay between body, spirit, and governance in ancient China. Education: Studied philosophy at the Sorbonne, completed postgraduate work in analytical philosophy, and pursued advanced Chinese studies at the University of Cambridge and Harvard University. His academic career includes teaching roles at Université Paris-Diderot, Sciences-Po Paris, and the University of Geneva. Research Interests: Taoist thinkers, political domination in ancient texts, body manipulation in Chinese society, self-writing in medieval China, economic speculation in the 4th century BCE, and comparative literary traditions. Current projects include a monograph on Han Fei-Tseu and translations of contemporary Chinese poetry. Awards: Louis Forest Award (2001), Centre National du Livre Grant (2001), and IUF Junior Membership (2009–2014). His publications include Les corps dans le taoïsme ancien (2011) and Une voix pour l’évasion (2015).

• Irish Language Revival
• Irish Sports History
• Translation Studies
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Dr. Cathal Billings is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer in the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at University College Dublin (UCD). He holds a PhD from UCD (2015) and has been affiliated with UCD since 2009. His research focuses on the Irish Language Revival, particularly its international dimensions, Irish sports history (especially the Gaelic Athletic Association), and the interplay between translation, nationalism, and cultural identity. Billings' educational background includes a BA in Modern Irish & German (2006) and an MA in Irish Writing and Communication (2007), both from UCD. His PhD thesis explored the relationship between the Irish Language Revival and sport in Ireland (1884–1934). He has been a Director at the Lárionad de Bhaldraithe do Léann na Gaeilge since 2009 and has held various committee roles within UCD's College of Arts and Humanities. His research output spans over 40 publications since 2013, emphasizing the Gaelic League's role during the Boer War, the GAA's language policies, and transnational aspects of Irish cultural revival. Key themes include racial attitudes of revivalists, the ban on foreign sports, and the historical context of cultural nationalism. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules on Irish grammar, translation (legal and literary), and the history of the Irish Revival. He has been involved in Widening Participation initiatives and grant-funded research (e.g., OBRSS Research Support Scheme, 2016–2019). Billings' work intersects with global histories of language revival and nationalism, offering critical insights into Ireland's cultural and political past.

• Roman Imperial History
• Early Imperial Literature
• Roman Political Ideology
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John Alexander Lobur is a Professor of Classics at the University of Mississippi's Department of Classics, housed within the College of Liberal Arts. He holds a B.A. from Kalamazoo College (1995) and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (2004). His research focuses on Early Imperial Roman history, literature, and political ideology, particularly exploring how rhetoric and historiography shaped imperial identity. He authored influential works like *Cornelius Nepos: A Study in the Evidence and Influence* (2021) and *Consensus, Concordia and the Formation of Roman Imperial Ideology* (2008). Teaching responsibilities include courses on Roman civilization, the Republic/Empire transition, and Latin language instruction at all levels. His recent scholarship examines Roman declamation, civil war narratives, and the cultural concept of 'peace' (pax) in transitioning political systems. He actively contributes to Latin pedagogy through innovative course design integrating his monographs.

Lee Morrisseyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century English-Language Literature
• John Milton
• Early Modern Religion and Politics
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Lee Morrissey is the Alumni Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. He has served as Department Chair (2007-2010, 2013-2017), Interim Associate Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities (2018-2019), and Founding Director of the Clemson Humanities Hub (2016-2021). Affiliated with the Religious Studies program, his career spans teaching, administration, and transatlantic scholarly work. Ph.D., English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (1995) M.Phil., English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (1993) M.A., History, Columbia University (1990) M.A., English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (1988) A.B., Philosophy and English Literature, Boston College (1986) Morrissey specializes in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century English-language literature, particularly John Milton, early modern religion and politics, and colonial Ireland. His research bridges archipelagic and transatlantic approaches to colonial plantations, re-examining canonical texts through postsecular and intersectional frameworks. He has also contributed to debates on literary criticism's historical development and its democratic implications. Recent publications analyze colonial architecture's role in material extraction across Ireland and Barbados, Milton's late poems as modernity critiques, and transatlantic literary networks. His work integrates cultural geography, political philosophy, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on British Atlantic world dynamics. Scientific Awards: NEH Creating Humanities Communities Challenge Grant (2017-2020) Muriel McCarthy Research Fellowship (2013) Fulbright Scholar (2010-2011) Allen G. Noble Prize (2016) NEH American Rescue Plan Grant (2021)

Christopher K. Homمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy of Language
• Metaethics
• Racial Pejoratives
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Christopher K. Hom is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Texas Tech University. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Irvine (LPS). His research focuses on philosophy of language and metaethics, particularly examining racial pejoratives, structured propositions, and normative language. Additional interests include philosophy of mind, philosophy of race, and philosophical logic. He is currently co-authoring a book project on ideology and propaganda with Robert May. Education: PhD from the University of California, Irvine (LPS). Research emphasizes interdisciplinary exploration of linguistic ideology and normative frameworks. Collaborative work with Robert May addresses contemporary issues in propaganda analysis. No specific grants, awards, or advising details are noted in the provided text.

Phillip Marzlufمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition and Rhetoric
• Professional and Technical Communication
• Literacy Studies
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Phillip Marzluf is a Professor in the Department of English at Kansas State University, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma (2003). His expertise spans Composition and Rhetoric, Professional and Technical Communication, Literacy Studies, Pedagogy, and Asian/Mongolian Studies. He serves as a Graduate Faculty member and maintains an office in ECS 217. His research focuses on intersections between literacy studies, world literature, travel writing, and Mongolian cultural history. Notable works include Travel Writing in Mongolia and Northern China, 1860-2020 (2023), which examines Western-Mongolian interactions, and Language, Literacy, and Social Change in Mongolia (2018), analyzing historical language policies. He is currently writing A Death in the Gobi , investigating a 1913 murder case linked to transcontinental telegraph infrastructure. Marzluf’s publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Modern Chinese Literature and Culture and The Journal of Asian Studies . His work explores themes such as post-socialist identities, Soviet-era education, and the mythologizing of Mongolian pastoralism through literature and travel narratives. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His advising record is currently unavailable, though his research often involves collaborative projects with international scholars.