جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Linguistics
• Theoretical Syntax
• Semantic Analysis
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Dr. Aicha Belkadi is a Lecturer in Linguistics at SOAS University of London, affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics and the Department of Linguistics. She holds a PhD and MA in Linguistics from SOAS. Her teaching focuses on syntax, semantics, morphology, and sociolinguistics. Education: MA in Linguistics, SOAS (University of London) PhD in Linguistics, SOAS (University of London) Research Interests: Dr. Belkadi’s work centers on descriptive and theoretical syntax (LFG, Minimalism, Construction Grammar), lexical semantics, syntax-semantics interface, linguistic typology, and African languages—particularly Berber (Taqbaylit). Key areas include motion and deixis, agreement systems, pronouns, lexical aspect, and language policy. She is a research assistant on the OWRI-funded 'Multilingualism and Language Learning' project since 2018. Publications: Her research explores associated motion, deictic directionality in Berber and Bantu languages, and typological studies. Recent works include analyses of Rangi deictic motion and Berber clitic semantics. Grants/Projects: OWRI-funded project on multilingualism (since 2018) Labs/Teams: Collaborates with SOAS Working Papers in Linguistics and the Berber Studies network.

Nicola Munaroمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Generative Grammar
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Comparative Syntax
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Nicola Munaro is a University Researcher at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He teaches courses in General Linguistics, Dialectology, and Italian Linguistics, with a focus on theoretical and comparative syntax. PhD in Linguistics (University of Padua, 1997) Graduated with honors in Foreign Languages and Literatures (Ca' Foscari University of Venice, 1991) His research centers on formal linguistics, particularly generative grammar, comparative syntax, and Italian dialectology. Key areas include sentence left periphery, syntax-pragmatics interface, and microvariation in Italo-Romance dialects. He has contributed to projects like PROSYNT (Prosody and Syntax), ItalAnt (Grammar of Ancient Italian), and FIRB (Italian Dialect Grammatical Investigation). Recent publications analyze polar questions, non-integrated conditionals, wh-doubling, and phrasal particles in Romance and Northern Italian dialects. His work combines synchronic-diachronic approaches with empirical field research. He serves on editorial boards of journals including: Ca' Foscari Annals. Western Series Grammar & Teaching ASIt Workbooks Generative Grammar Journal As a peer reviewer, he collaborates with publishers like Brill, Oxford University Press, and journals such as Probus , Glossa , and Studia Linguistica . He has participated in international conferences including GLOW, SLE, and GR - Going Romance.

Mary Stevensمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Sound Change
• Phonetics-Phonology Interface
• Experimental Phonetics
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Mary Stevens is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Phonetics and Speech Processing (IPS) at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Her work focuses on sound change, the phonetics-phonology interface, and experimental phonetics. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne (2007), following degrees from the Australian National University (B.A., 2000) and the University of Melbourne (B.A. (Hons), 2001). Stevens has been affiliated with the IPS since 2010, initially as a Humboldt Foundation-funded postdoctoral researcher and later as a full research fellow. Her research investigates how phonetic variation leads to permanent sound changes, particularly focusing on /s/-to-/sh/ retraction in languages like English and Italian. Current projects include a DFG-funded study (2018–2025) modeling the actuation of sound change through agent-based simulations. Key interests include computational modeling, sociophonetics, and linguistic typology. Publications span experimental phonetics, sound change dynamics, and computational linguistics. She collaborates internationally, notably with John Harrington and Frank Kleber, on projects exploring agent-based modeling and phonetic variation. Stevens also engages in interdisciplinary work, such as applying phonetic analysis to clinical communication training in medicine. Grants and Funding: DFG project (2018–2025) on modeling sound change actuation. Labs/Teams: Active member of the IPS research group, contributing to the Bavarian Archive for Speech Signals (BAS) and the MAMPF database for speech processing.

• Grammatical Gender
• Dialectal Variation
• Norwegian Syntax and Morphology
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Ragnhild Eik is an Associate Professor of Nordic Linguistics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), based in the Department of Language and Literature within the Faculty of Humanities. She is affiliated with the AcqVA research group and the GenVAC project, focusing on grammatical gender variation in Norwegian dialects. Her research explores syntax, morphology, dialectal variation, and language change, particularly in Norwegian and Sami languages. Eik teaches grammar, Norwegian as a second language, and scientific theory. Eik holds a PhD in Nordic Linguistics from NTNU (2019), supervised by Professors Tor Åfarli and Terje Lohndal, and an MA in Linguistics from NTNU (2014). Her doctoral work centered on Norwegian compound syntax. Her research interests include grammatical gender decline, dialectal variation, argument structure, and multilingualism. Recent work examines feminine gender loss in Norwegian dialects, documented in articles like "The decline of feminine gender: a cross-dialectal study" (2024) and "Ho trakka han på foten – ein eksoskeletal analyse av possessivt objekt" (2024). She also studies compound-internal language mixing in American Norwegian (2022) and verb semantics comparisons (2021). Eik actively disseminates research through media appearances (e.g., NRK radio) and public lectures. She collaborates with the GenVAC team on large-scale dialect data collection and participates in international conferences like Microvariation and Microchange in Scandinavian Languages (2024). Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with sociolinguistic and experimental methods, contributing to understanding language change dynamics.

Martin Krämerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonology
• Optimality Theory
• Microvariation
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Martin Krämer is a Professor of General Linguistics at the Department of Language and Culture, UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. His research focuses on phonology , optimality theory , and microvariation , with a particular emphasis on syllable structure, vowel harmony, and language typology. He leads and contributes to projects like Syllable structure: Acquisition, Loss and Typology (SALT) and SIGMA , exploring topics such as Latvian stress patterns and cross-linguistic phonotactics. Key areas of investigation include the interaction of tone, weight, and stress in Latvian; the phonological status of diphthongs and nasal consonants; and the role of sonority hierarchies in syllable formation. Krämer collaborates extensively with institutions in Latvia, Brazil, and other countries, as evidenced by his co-authored works on bilingual Portuguese speakers and Yuman languages. He is affiliated with research groups like AcqVA: Acquisition, Variation & Attrition and has published widely in journals such as Linguistica Lettica , Glossa , and Nordlyd . His work bridges formal phonological theory with empirical analysis, addressing both synchronic and diachronic processes in languages ranging from Italian to Kinande (Bantu).

• Sentence Processing
• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
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Leticia Pablos Robles is an Associate Professor at Leiden University's Humanities Centre for Linguistics (LUCL), specializing in Experimental Linguistics with a focus on sentence comprehension , prediction in the brain , and processing of long-distance dependencies . Her work integrates syntax, semantics, and prosody to explore how linguistic structures are processed across languages like Basque, Spanish, Mandarin, Dutch, French, and English. PhD in Linguistics (University of Maryland, 2006) BA in English Philology (University of Deusto, 1999) Her research employs event-related potentials (ERPs) , eye-tracking , and self-paced reading to analyze language comprehension. She investigates: Syntactic processing (e.g., clitic left dislocation, wh-dependencies) Syntax-semantics interface (e.g., Negative Polarity Items) Syntax-prosody interface (e.g., Wh-in-situ questions) Cognitive control in bilingualism and code-switching Recent publications highlight trends in cross-linguistic interference , bilingual reading , and ERP-based syntactic validation . She also contributes to replication studies and statistical methodology in linguistics. Scientific Awards : Teaching Excellence Award, University of Maryland (2002) Basque Government Post-doctoral Grant (2006-2008) Basque Government Pre-doctoral Grant (2002-2006) She supervises PhD candidates Zhenlin Chen and Ou Ourilige , and collaborates with projects like BRAINGLOT (Bilingualism and Cognitive Neuroscience). Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and experimental validation , emphasizing the competence-performance dichotomy.

Alice Corrمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ibero-Romance Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
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Alice Corr is an Associate Professor in Modern Languages at the University of Birmingham. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2017) and has held prestigious fellowships including Drapers’ Company Research Fellow at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and Lumley Bye-Fellow at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Her research focuses on comparative morphosyntax, dialectology, and historical linguistics of Ibero-Romance languages, with a particular emphasis on endangered and minoritized varieties like Judeo-Spanish. She leads the British Academy/Leverhulme-funded ‘Grammars under threat’ project documenting Judeo-Spanish syntax and coordinates the Transatlantic LISTEN! initiative promoting linguistics in K-12 curricula. Education: PhD (University of Cambridge, 2017), MPhil (University of Cambridge, 2012), BA (University of Cambridge, 2010). She has taught at Oxford, Queen Mary University of London, and multiple Cambridge colleges. Her work addresses language endangerment, diaspora linguistics, and policy-driven language education reforms. Awards include the PGCHE high achievement recognition (2020). Key projects include the Linguistics in MFL initiative (introducing linguistics into UK A-level curricula) and EUniWell-funded multilingualism projects. Her research outputs span 31 peer-reviewed articles/chapters since 2015, focusing on syntax, historical linguistics, and educational policy. Recent activities include keynote addresses at international conferences on Medieval Romance linguistics and policy forums addressing the UK’s languages crisis.

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Information Structure
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Angel Luis Jimenez Fernandez is a Professor of English Philology at the University of Seville's Faculty of Philology, where he teaches courses in Generative Grammar, Contrastive Analysis of Spanish as L2 for English Speakers, and Mental Categories and Linguistic Structures. His research focuses on the syntax-discourse interface, particularly examining how information structure influences syntactic phenomena across languages. His research spans multiple areas of theoretical linguistics, with particular emphasis on information structure in the sentential, verbal, and nominal peripheries. He investigates how discourse features interact with syntactic structures in Romance and Germanic languages, specializing in English-Spanish comparative analysis. His work addresses phenomena such as negative preposing, focus fronting, dative constructions, and subject islands, exploring how these constructions vary across languages and dialects. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity, with recent work examining Puerto Rican Spanish code-switching, inferential interrogatives in Spanish, and the relationship between verbal alternations and information structure. His research shows a clear trajectory from theoretical syntax to the syntax-discourse interface, with increasing attention to language acquisition and pedagogical applications. Professor Jimenez Fernandez actively supervises doctoral students and collaborates with international researchers across Europe and the Americas. His recent conference presentations indicate ongoing engagement with cutting-edge theoretical issues in generative linguistics, particularly regarding microvariation at the syntax-discourse interface and cross-linguistic comparisons of information structure phenomena.

David Adgerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Cognitive Science
• Theoretical Linguistics
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Professor David Adger is a Professor of Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London, part of the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film. He holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. His primary research focuses on syntax, exploring the cognitive underpinnings of linguistic structure, its relationship to meaning and sound, and cross-linguistic variation. He has extensively studied Scottish Gaelic and other Celtic languages, while also analyzing data from diverse languages to refine generative syntactic theories. Notable contributions include his book *Language Unlimited* (2019), which demystifies formal linguistics for broader audiences. His work bridges theoretical syntax with sociolinguistics, examining probabilistic patterns in syntactic usage and dialectal variation, such as in Scots. He advocates for the autonomy of syntax while engaging with interdisciplinary questions about language evolution and cognition. Adger is affiliated with the Formal Linguistics Research Group at Queen Mary and maintains an active blog discussing linguistic theory and current debates in the field.

Giuseppina TURANOمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Albanian Language
• Albanian Literature
• Linguistics
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Giuseppina Turano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies of Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her academic focus centers on Albanian language and literature, with specialization in syntax, morphology, dialectology, and language contact phenomena. She has extensively studied the Arbëresh dialect and Italo-Albanian varieties, particularly their morphosyntactic structures under Italian influence. Her research also explores Albanian literature's interplay with language and cultural identity, including translation challenges of works by authors like Ismail Kadare. Her publications investigate topics such as quirky subjects in nonactive sentences, participle usage, complementizer distribution, and clitic climbing in Balkan languages. She has contributed to edited volumes on Albanian studies and co-edited collections on Kadare's literary techniques. Turano's work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical studies, addressing microvariation in Italo-Albanian dialects and historical aspects of Albanian grammar. Despite no listed awards, her scholarly output reflects sustained contributions to Albanian linguistics and literature. She advises no formally listed students but has co-authored works with colleagues like Iliana Krapova and Flora Koleci, indicating collaborative research networks. Turano’s affiliation with Ca' Foscari includes teaching responsibilities and academic leadership in her department.

Silvio Cruschinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Information Structure
• Dialectology
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Silvio Cruschina is a Professor of Italian at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Arts, Department of Languages. His research focuses on syntax, information structure, and dialectology, with particular emphasis on Romance languages, especially Italian and Sicilian dialects. He leads projects such as ALIHAS (A Linguistic Investigation of Hate Speech) and ReVerSe (Residual Verb Second in Romance), exploring hate speech dynamics, syntactic phenomena, and residual language structures. Cruschina's work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research, including studies on focus fronting, implicatures, and morphological competition in dialects. He co-edited An Investigation of Hate Speech in Italian (2024) and published extensively on topics like Sicilian quantifiers, Catalan syntax, and Italian prosody. His teaching includes courses on Italian dialects and syntax, and he actively participates in academic events as a speaker, organizer, and opponent in doctoral defenses. Key projects include analyzing non-cooperative discourse contexts and investigating historical origins of verb-second phenomena in Romance languages. His research integrates formal syntax, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistic perspectives, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in language documentation.

Adam Ledgewayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Romance linguistics
• Romance dialectology
• Morphosyntactic theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adam Ledgeway is a Professor of Italian and Romance Linguistics at the University of Bergamo (since 2024), following a 21-year career at the University of Cambridge (2001–2023), where he held roles from University Assistant Lecturer to Professor. His research spans comparative Romance linguistics, dialectology, morphosyntactic theory, historical linguistics, and language contact, with a focus on southern Italian dialects and Greek-Romance interactions. Education: PhD (1996), MA with distinction (1993), and BA First Class (1992) from the University of Manchester. Research Interests: Ledgeway’s work bridges diachronic and synchronic analysis, examining phenomena like verb movement, complementation systems, differential object marking, and phonology-syntax interfaces. He has extensively studied Greek-Romance contact in southern Italy and parametric microvariation across dialects. Article Trends: His recent publications (2018–2024) emphasize diachronic morphosyntax, Romance microvariation, and cross-linguistic contact effects, particularly in Greek-speaking enclaves. Topics include Jespersen’s Cycle, periphrasis, and configurationality shifts from Latin to Romance. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the British Academy (2017) Honorary Doctorate, University of Bucharest (2016) Co-editor of major OUP and Wiley-Blackwell series Advising and Grants: Supervised 24 PhD students since 1999. Secured grants including a Leverhulme Major Project (2015–2019), 3 Marie Curie Projects (2005–2017), and AHRC Research Leave (2006). Served on REF panels and as an advisor for international projects.

Ida Toivonenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Morphology
• Semantics
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Ida Toivonen is a Professor at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and holds joint appointments in the Department of Cognitive Science and the School of Linguistics and Language Studies. She specializes in formal syntax with a focus on the syntax-semantics interface, morphosyntax, and language variation. Her work primarily engages with Swedish, Finno-Ugric languages, and the broader Germanic and Uralic language families. She earned her Ph.D. from Stanford University. Her research explores topics such as verbal particles, distributivity, evidentiality, and the argument-adjunct distinction, often employing the Lexical-Functional Grammar (LFG) framework. She has authored/co-authored influential textbooks like Lexical-Functional Syntax (2nd ed., 2016) and edited volumes such as Structures in the Mind (2016). Collaborative projects include studies on Inari Saami phonology and Romanian clitic systems. Key contributions include analyses of Swedish syntax, particularly the Åland dialect, and theoretical work on pronoun incorporation and animacy hierarchies. Her recent work examines microvariation in language change and the obligatoriness of syntactic arguments. She serves as co-editor of the LFG Conference Proceedings since 2019.

• Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Multilingualism
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Marit Westergaard is a Professor of English Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, affiliated with the Department of Language and Culture within the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. She also serves as Secretary General of The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. Her research focuses on multilingualism, bilingualism, and language acquisition, with special emphasis on syntactic variation, grammatical gender, and heritage languages. She leads the Center for Language, Brain & Learning (C-LaBL), funded by the Trond Mohn Foundation, which explores multilingualism through experimental methods like eye-tracking and EEG/ERP. Key projects include AcqVA (Acquisition, Variation & Attrition), the Psycholinguistics of Language Representation (PoLaR) lab, and international networks such as MultiGender and MuMin. She develops theoretical frameworks like the Micro-cue Model and Linguistic Proximity Model, explaining language acquisition and cross-linguistic influence. Her work engages with Norwegian dialects, Russian, German, and English, addressing topics like word order variation, attrition, and diachronic change. She collaborates with Bilingualism Matters to provide evidence-based advice for multilingual families through the initiative "Flere språk til flere." Recent research highlights include investigating CLI in L3 acquisition, syntactic variation in heritage languages, and the role of structural similarity in bilingual cognition. She supervises interdisciplinary projects funded by the RCN and EU, contributing to both theoretical and applied linguistics domains.

Alison Gabrieleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Second Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Psycholinguistics
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Alison Gabriele is a Professor and Department Chair of Linguistics at the University of Kansas, where she directs the Second Language Acquisition and Processing Lab . Her research focuses on syntax, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics in second language acquisition (SLA), with a particular interest in morphosyntactic development, L2 processing mechanisms, and individual differences in language learning. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the City University of New York Graduate Center and a B.A. in English Literature and Rhetoric from SUNY Binghamton. Her work employs empirical methods including ERP studies and behavioral experiments to investigate topics such as island effects, agreement processing, and cross-linguistic transfer. Notable contributions include studies on the neurolinguistic basis of L2 syntactic systems and the role of implicit causality in native and non-native processing. She is a recipient of the Kemper Award (2024) , recognizing her scholarly impact. Teaching and advising emphasize second language acquisition and bilingualism, with courses reflecting her interdisciplinary research. Her lab explores intersections between SLA, cognitive science, and computational linguistics, contributing to theoretical advancements in multilingualism and language processing.