جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Elena Guerzoniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Formal Semantics
• Formal Pragmatics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elena Guerzoni serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Boğaziçi University, where she advises MA and PhD students from her office in JF 305. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Linguistics from MIT (2003) and a Laurea in Philosophy from Università degli Studi di Milano (1997). Her educational background is reflected in her dual focus on formal linguistic theory and philosophical underpinnings of language. She has taught undergraduate courses including Introduction to Linguistics (Ling 101/111) and Semantics (Ling 305), alongside graduate seminars in Advanced Semantics (Ling 58C/V), Presupposition and Implicature (Ling 613), and Directed Readings in Linguistics (Ling 572/570/579). Guerzoni's research centers on the syntax-semantics-pragmatics interface, with pioneering work on negative polarity phenomena across languages. Her investigations into interrogative embedding predicates, presupposition projection in questions, and focus-sensitive particles like even have reshaped understanding of scalarity and exhaustivity. She examines how minimizer NPIs interact with question operators and why certain particles license negative polarity only in specific syntactic configurations. Analysis of her 13 publications (2000-2022) reveals consistent focus on negative polarity in interrogative contexts, with increasing attention to cross-linguistic variation and pragmatic strengthening mechanisms. Her work bridges formal theory with empirical data from Germanic, Romance, and Turkish, demonstrating how focus particles constrain interpretation in question-answer congruence. As an active contributor to linguistic discourse, she has delivered 15+ invited talks at institutions including MIT, UCLA, and Hebrew University, addressing topics like intervention effects in negative concord and the semantics of whether clauses. Her editorial work includes co-editing A Few from Building E39 (MIT Working Papers in Linguistics) and preparing You Can Ask Whatever You Want (Oxford University Press). No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, though her publications appear in Q1 journals like Natural Language Semantics and Linguistics and Philosophy . She maintains active research through manuscripts on Turkish hani and Italian verb stress, continuing her investigation into the morphology-syntax-semantics interface.

Mathilde Eveline Keizerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Functional Discourse Grammar
• English Noun Phrase
• Linguistic Categorization
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Mathilde Eveline Keizer is a Professor of English Linguistics: Variation and Cognition at the Department of English and American Studies, Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, University of Vienna. She serves as both Vice-Director of Studies for English and American Studies and Deputy Head of the Department of English and American Studies, demonstrating significant leadership within the institution. Professor Keizer's educational background includes: MA in English language and literature, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1987) PhD in English Linguistics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1992) Her primary research focuses on the theoretical framework of Functional Discourse Grammar, with particular emphasis on the Noun Phrase in English and Dutch, possessive constructions, reference and predication, definiteness, English pronouns, apposition, information structure, linguistic categorization, and semi-fixed constructions. Professor Keizer leads the FunCog research group, which investigates the intersection of functional and cognitive approaches to language structure. Her work demonstrates how linguistic structures emerge from the interaction of cognitive processes and communicative needs, providing insights into the dynamic nature of language organization. Analysis of Professor Keizer's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on English syntax within the framework of Functional Discourse Grammar. Her work spans noun phrase structure, partitive constructions, prepositional phrases, and adverbial modification, demonstrating the versatility of FDG in addressing diverse syntactic phenomena. A notable trend is her increasing attention to cross-linguistic comparisons, particularly between English and Dutch, which enriches our understanding of language universals and specifics. Professor Keizer has made significant contributions to the field through her extensive publication record, including authored and edited books that have shaped contemporary understanding of functional-cognitive approaches to grammar. Her work has appeared in leading linguistics journals and handbooks, establishing her as a prominent voice in theoretical linguistics. As an educator, Professor Keizer teaches courses on Functional Discourse Grammar, Cognitive Grammar, Linguistic Categorization, Fuzzy grammar, Linguistic models and approaches, The English Noun Phrase, English adjectives, English idioms, and English syntax. She has supervised numerous graduate students through thesis seminars and advanced courses in linguistics, contributing significantly to the development of the next generation of linguists. Professor Keizer leads the FunCog research group, which brings together scholars interested in the intersection of functional and cognitive approaches to language. The group focuses on empirical investigations of linguistic structures through the lens of Functional Discourse Grammar, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research methodologies that bridge theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language teaching and computational linguistics.

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Theoretical Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clemens Steiner-Mayr is Professor of Semantics and Pragmatics at the University of Göttingen's Department of English Philology, where he has been teaching since 2017. His office is located in Käte-Hamburger-Weg 3 (Room 0.252), and he can be contacted via phone (+49 551 39-27576) or email. Office hours are by appointment. Education includes a Mag. phil. in General Linguistics and Russian from the University of Vienna (2005), a Ph.D. in Theoretical Linguistics from Harvard University (2010), and Habilitation from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2017). Research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics, with emphasis on quantifier interpretation, question embedding, intervention effects, and semantic-pragmatic interfaces. Key projects include PI roles in Semantic constraints on interrogative embedding (ZAS Berlin, 2016-present), Questions and entailment (ZAS Berlin, 2013-2016), and the Emmy Noether Group Interpretation of quantifiers (ZAS Berlin, 2010-2012). Publications primarily explore semantics of questions, negation, quantification, and context dependence. Recent work (2016-2024) demonstrates consistent focus on formal analysis of interrogatives, exception phrases, and intervention phenomena using trivalent logic and cross-linguistic data. No awards or student advisees are documented. Professional history includes a visiting position at the University of Potsdam (2012).

Malte Zimmermannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semantics
• Grammar Theory
• African Languages
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Malte Zimmermann is a Full Professor of Semantics and Theory of Grammar at the Department of Linguistics, University of Potsdam. He is also a faculty and board member of the African Linguistics School (ALS), which biannually convenes in West African countries to advance formal linguistics knowledge among African scholars. His editorial roles include Associate Editor for Natural Language and Linguistic Theory and former Associate Editor for Linguistics and Philosophy . His educational background includes: Ph.D. in General Linguistics, Universiteit van Amsterdam (2002) M.A. in German Language and Linguistics/English/Anglistic/Philosophy, Universität zu Köln (1998) Abitur, Gymnasium Athenaeum, Stade/Niedersachsen (1989) Zimmermann's research centers on the interface between linguistic form and meaning, with specialization in formal semantics and grammar theory. His work spans quantification, tense, question semantics, discourse particles, and information structure, with particular emphasis on semantically under-researched West African languages (Chadic, Kwa, Grassfield Bantu). His research combines theoretical analysis with experimental methods, notably through projects like 'ExQ' examining embedded question interpretation across European and Non-European languages. He has led field research in Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria, challenging assumptions about language universals through empirical investigation of linguistic diversity. His publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on cross-linguistic semantic variation, particularly in focus interpretation, quantifier scope, and information structure phenomena. Recent work demonstrates growing integration of experimental methodologies with traditional formal approaches, with frequent comparisons between German, English, and diverse African languages. His investigations into serial verb constructions have been especially influential, uncovering hidden syntactic variability beneath surface similarities across languages like Akan and Igbo. As a supervisor, Zimmermann has guided numerous doctoral students to completion, with recent graduates including Giuliano Armenante (2024), Eva Shipova (2024), and Mareike Philipp (2023). His research has been supported by substantial funding including: SFB1287 Limits of Variability in Language, 'Limits of variability in interpretation' (2017-2021) SPP 1727 XPRAG.de, 'Exhaustiveness in embedded questions across languages' (2017-2020) SPP 1727 XPRAG.de, 'Exhaustivity in it-clefts' (2014-2017) DFG-Network 'Questions in Discourse' (2012-2016) SFB632 Information Structure projects (2007-2015) He leads the Potsdam semantics group (including Peter Sutton, Giuliano Armenante, Jeanne Lecavelier, Anna Struck, and Carla Bombi) which conducts fieldwork in West Africa. Currently, he co-directs the SFB-project on the 'Limits of Variability in Interpretation,' examining scope ambiguities, reconstruction, and bare NP interpretation across German, English, Akan, Igbo, and Medumba. His collaborative work with Edgar Onea (Graz) and Tatjana Scheffler exemplifies his commitment to bridging theoretical linguistics with empirical fieldwork and experimental validation.

• Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Translation Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Valérie Bourdier is a Senior Lecturer in English Linguistics at Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne's Department of English. She holds significant administrative roles including Head of L1 Primary School Pathway and membership on the CAPES exam jury. Her research explores the dynamics of meaning construction through modals, discourse markers, and enunciative operations, with cross-linguistic analyses of English and French corpora. Research interests center on: Theoretical frameworks: Theory of Enunciative Operations Core themes: Discourse linking, adjectival complementation, anaphora, and nominal determination Methodologies: Corpus-based analysis of contemporary language She maintains active membership in research societies (SAES, ALAES) and collaborates with the IMAGER laboratory's IDEAL team. Her publications since 2018 demonstrate consistent focus on linguistic theory applications to translation challenges and discourse phenomena, with recent work examining interlingual variation and metalinguistic discourse. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Grammar, Syntax, and Linguistics. Administrative duties encompass academic pathway coordination and national teaching certification evaluation.

• Arabic Linguistics
• Arabic Grammar
• Arabic Rhetoric
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Halid Hamedu serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences at the Faculty of Theology, Artvin Coruh University, Turkey, a position he has held since 2016. His academic work centers on Arabic language studies within Islamic scholarly traditions, with a focus on linguistic analysis of classical texts and pedagogical applications in Arabic grammar instruction. His educational background includes advanced studies at Tishreen University (Syria) in Arabic Literature and Grammar during 2005-2008 and 1994-1995, complemented by foundational training in Arabic Rhetoric at the University of Mosul (Iraq) from 1985-1989. Dr. Hamedu's research spans Arabic Linguistics, Grammar, Rhetoric, Semantics, and Syntax, with particular emphasis on contextual analysis of grammatical structures and classical Islamic texts. His methodology bridges theoretical linguistics with historical Islamic scholarship, examining syntactic phenomena through semantic and pragmatic lenses while preserving traditional analytical frameworks. His publication record from 2002-2023 reveals consistent scholarly output in Arabic linguistic theory, Quranic exegesis commentary analysis, and historical Islamic education documentation. Recent works demonstrate increasing focus on manuscript studies and regional Islamic scholarship, particularly concerning Ottoman-era Yemeni and Black Sea region academic traditions. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Dr. Hamedu maintains active teaching responsibilities in Arabic language courses at Artvin Coruh University while previously instructing at Yemeni scientific institutes. No formal student advising relationships or research grants were specified in the available records. His academic activities include critical editions of classical Arabic texts on rhetoric, prayer, Jerusalem studies, and creed, reflecting deep engagement with primary sources in Islamic intellectual history.

• Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Semantics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Mayumi Masuko is a Professor at the School of International Liberal Studies, International Christian University, specializing in Theoretical Linguistics with a focus on Semantics and Pragmatics. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge and has maintained an active research profile since the 1990s. PhD in Linguistics, University of Cambridge MPhil in Linguistics, University of Cambridge BA in Liberal Arts (English Linguistics), International Christian University Her research centers on the syntax-semantics-pragmatics interface, particularly examining lexical meaning extension, valence change, and argument suppression in Japanese and English. She investigates how contextual factors influence grammatical acceptability, with notable work on politeness formalization, connectives, and cross-linguistic comparisons of verb behavior. Her studies often bridge theoretical linguistics with applied concerns in academic writing and language education. Her publication record from 1995-2006 reveals consistent engagement with lexical semantics and pragmatic interfaces, demonstrating methodological diversity through corpus analysis, theoretical modeling, and cross-linguistic comparison. Key themes include the role of context in meaning determination, the fluidity of verb valence, and the pragmatic constraints on grammatical structures. JACET Award (Academic), 1998 Dr. Masuko has led multiple internal research projects including “Pragmatics of Politeness Formalization” (2006) and “Verb Meaning Reclassification in Japanese” (2002), receiving institutional support for her investigations into linguistic theory. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced seminars on pragmatics and semantics, reflecting her research expertise. She maintains affiliations with the Global Education Center and has participated in international collaborations, including a visiting researcher position at Cambridge University (2007-2009). Her work connects theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language education, particularly through analyses of academic vocabulary and plagiarism in second-language writing. Current research directions appear focused on computational approaches to contextual meaning and the formalization of pragmatic phenomena in Japanese grammar.