جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sanda Katavić-Čaušićمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Intercultural Communication
• Business English
• English for Special Purposes (ESP)
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Sanda Katavić-Čaušić serves as Senior Lecturer at the Department of Interdisciplinary Courses, Faculty of Economics, University of Osijek. She teaches undergraduate Business English courses (Business English 1, 2, and 6) while holding dual master's qualifications in Education and Economic Sciences. Her academic credentials include: Master of Education in English and German Language and Literature, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Osijek (1998) Master of Economic Sciences, University of Rijeka (2009) Dr. Katavić-Čaušić's research centers on intercultural communication competencies , ICT integration in language pedagogy , and business language applications . Her work bridges linguistic theory with practical business communication needs, emphasizing digital tools like QR codes and social media for enhanced language acquisition. She has developed specialized ESP curricula for military, arts, and business contexts throughout her career. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on business discourse linguistics (phrasal verbs, word classes in business media) and pandemic-era learning adaptations . Her methodology combines corpus linguistics with pedagogical innovation, particularly in transmedia learning environments and authentic material implementation. Scientific Awards: No major awards documented in available sources She actively implements grant-funded initiatives including the COIL project ( Promicanje interkulturalnih kompetencija kroz suradničke online prakse ) and Erasmus+ collaborations. Professional engagements encompass: Translation of art/culture publications American Corner Osijek partnership projects Membership in UNJSVU (Professional Language Teachers Association) and HUPE (Croatian English Teachers Association)

Ilja A. Seržantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Slavic Linguistics
• Baltic Linguistics
• Typology
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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.

• Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Syntax
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Laurits Stapput Knudsen serves as a Researcher at Lund University within the Centre for Languages and Literature under The Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. His role centers on advancing linguistic scholarship through dedicated research activities in General Linguistics. His research spans foundational linguistic domains including Theoretical Linguistics, Syntax, Semantics, Phonology, Morphology, and Historical Linguistics. This work focuses on structural language analysis and theoretical frameworks governing human communication systems, contributing to core academic discourse in linguistics. Based at SOL:H506b (Helgonabacken 12, Lund) with internal post code 20, he maintains active institutional presence. While specific advising roles, grants, or laboratory affiliations remain undocumented in available sources, his contact email laurits_stapput.knudsen@ling.lu.se facilitates academic collaboration within Lund's linguistic community.

• Functional-pragmatic linguistics
• Philosophy of language
• Linguistic semantics and syntax
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Katarzyna Nobis-Wlazło is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Synchronic and Diachronic Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, Jan Kochanowski University. She specializes in functional-pragmatic linguistics, semantics, syntax, and psycholinguistics. Doctor of Humanities in Linguistics (2012) Graduate of Russian Business Language (2004) and Russian Philology (2007) at Jan Kochanowski University Research Interests Quantification and semantics in Russian Discourse analysis and conceptual modeling Rhetorical strategies and ethnolinguistic specificity Publications include monographs on quantity in Russian and chapters on post-truth rhetoric, linguistic persuasion, and discourse anomalies. Contact: Katarzyna.Nobis-Wlazlo@ujk.edu.pl , Kasianobis@ujk.edu.pl

Enikő Hajnalka Kovácsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Book of Psalms
• Psalms Exegesis
• Individual Lament Songs
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Dr. Enikő Hajnalka Kovács is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Old Testament Studies , Faculty of Theology, Gáspár Károli Reformed University. Her academic work focuses on the Book of Psalms, Hebrew language, and Old Testament exegesis, with a specialization in individual lament psalms and their theological implications. Education: PhD in Theology (2013–2016), Protestant Theologian (2008–2012), both from Gáspár Károli Reformed University. Her research integrates Biblical Hebrew philology with pedagogical approaches to religious education, emphasizing textual analysis and cultural contextualization. She has presented at numerous international theological conferences and conducted research at institutions like Tyndale House (Cambridge) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Recent publications analyze Psalms' composition, metaphorical language, and theological themes, reflecting her expertise in Hebrew poetry and Old Testament interpretation. She supervises Master's theses on topics like biblical commentary and religious pedagogy, contributing to Reformed identity formation through scriptural study. Professionally, she has served as Adjunct Lecturer (2016–2021) and University Assistant Professor (2021–2022). Her additional activities include organizing theological conferences and participating in archaeological fieldwork in Israel.

Yulia Zubanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Prosody
• Intonation
• Heritage Languages
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Yulia Zuban is a Researcher at the Institute of Linguistics , affiliated with the Department of Linguistics/English Studies (IfLA) at the University of Stuttgart . Her work focuses on L2 prosody , heritage Russian , and the interplay between intonation , word order , and information structure in multilingual contexts.

Andrew Harveyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• African Languages
• Linguistics
• Morphosyntax
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Andrew Harvey is a Junior Professor at the University of Bayreuth's Faculty of Languages and Literatures , holding the research study and teaching professorship for 'African Languages and the Construction of Knowledge'. His work focuses on the documentation and analysis of endangered languages in the Tanzanian Rift Valley region, including Gorwaa, Hadza, and Ihanzu. Bachelor's in French and Linguistics at Memorial University (Canada) Master's in African Languages at University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and SOAS University of London (UK) Postdoctoral work at Leiden University (Netherlands) and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Japan) Harvey's research spans morphosyntax, language contact, and the cultural significance of linguistic arts. He leads community-led documentation projects and maintains three major digital collections at the Endangered Languages Archive (ELAR) , collaborating with the Rift Valley Network (RVN) for interdisciplinary research. His fieldwork includes: Documentation of Gorwaa language (Babati district, Tanzania) Analysis of Ihanzu language (Mkalama district, Tanzania) Study of Hadza language and click consonants (Eyasi region, Tanzania)

Shelley L Staplesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corpus Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Second Language Acquisition
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Shelley L Staples is a Professor at the University of Arizona teaching in undergraduate English, MA TESL, and Second Language Acquisition and Teaching PhD programs. Her research employs corpus-based discourse analysis to investigate language variation across spoken and written contexts, focusing on situational factors and speaker characteristics including register, first language, and proficiency levels. Dr. Staples earned her PhD in Applied Linguistics from Northern Arizona University (2014). Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical applications in English for Academic/Specific Purposes (EAP/ESP), with current projects examining academic writing development and healthcare communication patterns. She utilizes mixed-methods approaches combining qualitative discourse analysis with quantitative computational text analysis. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated research on grammatical complexity metrics, disfluency patterns in L2 speech, and innovative asset-oriented approaches to learner corpus data. Key trends include methodological advances in multi-dimensional analysis, development of accessible corpus tools (e.g., CIABATTA), and investigations into linguistic features across academic registers and proficiency levels. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Staples directs two major corpus initiatives: Corpus and Repository of Writing (Crow) : A longitudinal resource tracking academic writing development Multilingual Corpus of Assignments—Writing and Speech (MACAWS) : Supporting research in less commonly taught languages These projects provide infrastructure for studying language variation across disciplines and proficiency levels, directly informing pedagogy in second language writing and assessment. Her leadership establishes critical resources for applied linguistics research and instruction.

Sophie Vassilakiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Greek Linguistics
• Syntax of Complex Sentences
• Aspecto-Temporal Systems
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Sophie Vassilaki is a University Professor at Inalco (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales) and a researcher at the SeDyL (Structure et dynamique des langues) laboratory. Her academic journey includes a doctorate from Paris 7-Diderot University under Pr Antoine Culioli and HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) in 2005. She serves as director of UMR 8202 SeDyL since 2010. Research Focus : Aspecto-temporal systems in Modern Greek, discourse markers, complex sentence syntax, derivational morphology, and diachronic comparisons between Ancient and Modern Greek. Teaching : Specializes in Modern Greek grammar, general linguistics, and Balkan language studies at L1–M2 levels. Collaborations : Co-author with Camille Denizot, Rea Delveroudi, and others on topics like modal particles, pseudo-coordination, and linguistic variation. Article Trends : Her publications from 2000–2023 emphasize temporal clause syntax in Ancient/Medieval Greek, discourse marker functions in Modern Greek, and comparative studies with French/Russian. Key subfields include grammaticalization, semantic fields of food, and historical linguistics. Research Infrastructure : Affiliated with SeDyL , a CNRS/Inalco/IRD joint research unit, and member of the Cercle des Linguistes de l'Inalco (CLI).

• Sociolinguistics
• Arabic Language Studies
• Middle Eastern Popular Culture
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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

Florian Schwarzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• formal semantics
• pragmatics of natural language
• psycholinguistic research
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Florian Schwarz is a Professor and Undergraduate Chair in the Linguistics Department at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. He also serves as Associate Director for Education of mindCORE (Penn's hub for the integrative study of the mind) and is a member of the Graduate Group in Psychology. Education Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2009 Professor Schwarz's research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics of natural language, combining theoretical linguistics with experimental methods from psycholinguistics. His work investigates how humans process meaning in context, examining foundational issues such as presupposition projection, scalar implicatures, and reference resolution. He employs experimental methodologies including visual world eye-tracking and online experiments to uncover the cognitive mechanisms underlying linguistic interpretation. His research program integrates formal tools from linguistic semantics with empirical approaches to better understand the interplay between grammatical knowledge and contextual information in language comprehension. Analysis of Professor Schwarz's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on experimental approaches to semantic and pragmatic phenomena. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on the cognitive reality of linguistic representations, with particular attention to how contextual factors influence interpretation. There's a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated experimental designs that tease apart competing theoretical accounts, especially regarding presupposition processing and the role of discourse structure in interpretation. His research shows growing integration of social and cognitive factors in understanding linguistic meaning. Professor Schwarz has been actively involved in academic service and community building through numerous presentations and workshops. He has presented at institutions including Rutgers, UMass Amherst, and New York University, and has organized events such as MACSIM at Penn. He has also taught specialized sessions at the LSA Summer Institute and conducted workshops on experimental methods. Professor Schwarz leads the Experimental Study of Meaning Lab at Penn, where his team has developed PCIbex - a significant open-source tool for implementing and hosting online experiments. This platform has become widely used by researchers in linguistics and beyond, facilitating both in-lab and remote experimental research while promoting open science practices.

Zhu Lichaoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Phraseology
• Lexicography
• Terminology
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Zhu Lichao is a Lecturer in Language Sciences at Paris Cité University, affiliated with the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies of Languages and Arts (UFR EILA) and the CLILLAC-ARP research unit. His professional address is Bâtiment Olympe de Gouges, Place Paul Ricoeur, 75013 Paris, and he can be contacted at lichao.zhu@u-paris.fr. Dr. Zhu's primary research interests focus on phraseology and lexicography, specifically exploring phraseological molds, linguistic modeling, and machine simulation of lexicographic data. His work extends to terminology studies with emphasis on specialized phraseology and terminotics, and he also investigates machine translation through parallel corpora, specialized engines, and neural networks. His research demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach combining theoretical linguistics with computational applications. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2011 to 2020, with significant contributions in 2018 and 2020. His research trajectory reveals a progression from fundamental studies in phraseology and lexicography toward more computational and applied approaches, particularly in Chinese language processing. Notably, he has developed the Chengyu Database and the "Valextra" electronic dictionary, demonstrating his commitment to practical lexicographic applications. His work bridges theoretical linguistic concepts with practical computational implementations, particularly in the domain of Chinese phraseology. Through his GitHub profile (lichaozhu), he maintains several repositories related to natural language processing, including projects like joeynmt (a minimalist neural machine translation toolkit) and mosesdecoder (a machine translation system), indicating active engagement with computational linguistic tools and methodologies. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from theoretical phraseology toward practical computational applications in language processing.

Rajiv Ranjanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Pedagogy
• Morpho-syntax
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Rajiv Ranjan serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan State University (MSU), with affiliations in the Asian Studies Program and Master of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching (MAFLT) Program. He mentors Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs) and has extensive teaching experience including online graduate courses at MSU and Kean University, immersion programs at the University of Wisconsin's SASLI, and study abroad instruction in India through AIIS. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition, University of Iowa (2015) Ranjan's research centers on generative and socio-cultural approaches to second language acquisition (SLA), with specialized focus on morpho-syntax, second language writing/speaking, and pedagogy for South Asian languages. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical classroom applications, particularly through Open Educational Resources development for Hindi, Urdu, Persian, and Tamil instruction. Recent publications (2013-2024) demonstrate consistent advancement in South Asian language pedagogy, characterized by OER textbook development across multiple languages and targeted scholarly investigations into grammatical gender, writing challenges, and conversational dynamics. This output reveals strategic integration of theoretical SLA frameworks with practical teaching solutions for less commonly taught languages. His award portfolio reflects significant contributions to language education: Fulbright-Hays GPA Program (2023) IRS Grant from U.S. Department of Education (2023) OER Leadership Award (MSU, 2021-2022) Adams Academy Fellowship (2020) Transformative Language Pedagogies Grant (2018) As FLTAs mentor and grant recipient for OER development, Ranjan directs substantial resources toward enhancing South Asian language instruction through federal and institutional funding. His collaborative projects with Yuva Hindi Sansthan and Big Ten Academic Alliance advance regional language education ecosystems. He maintains active partnerships with the Asian Studies Program, MAFLT Program, and W. Mellon Foundation's LCTL initiative, driving curriculum innovation for South Asian languages through textbook development and teacher training frameworks.

Lieselott Nordmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Legal translation
• Institutional translation
• Translation sociology
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Lieselott Nordman is a Lecturer at the Department of Finno-Ugric and Nordic Studies, University of Helsinki, teaching legal translation, institutional communication, and Finland-Swedish culture. She holds a PhD in Swedish from 2009 and has supervised doctoral students in Scandinavian languages, including Maria Andersson-Koski (Finland-Swedish Sign Language revitalization) and Olga Mezhevich (fiction translation between Swedish and Russian). Her work spans the Faculty of Law, where she taught part-time for over a decade. Research Interests Nordman's research focuses on legal translation , institutional communication , and Finland-Swedish Sign Language . Key themes include: Translation sociology and LSP (Language for Special Purposes) Language planning and plain language initiatives Machine translation in professional workflows Urban linguistic landscapes during crises (e.g., multilingual signage in Helsinki/Stockholm) Scientific Awards PhD thesis 'Legal translation as process and product' awarded by The Society of Swedish Literature in Finland (2010) Teaching & Supervision She has directed master's theses in Scandinavian languages and translation studies and served as primary supervisor for PhD candidates. Nordman also acted as opponent (external examiner) for dissertations at the University of Oslo (2021), Gothenburg (2018), and Uppsala University (2013).

Outi Paloposkiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Translation
• Translators' Social Networks
• Working Environments of Translators
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Outi Paloposki is Professor of English at the Department of English, School of Languages and Translation Studies, University of Turku, Finland. She holds a docentship in the Department of Languages within the Faculty of Humanities. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to translation studies. Paloposki's research focuses on the history of translation, translators' social networks and working environments, and the cultural, societal and linguistic impact of translation in Finland. Her recent publications deal with retranslations, translators' agency, professionalisation and paratextual issues. She has co-edited a history of the translation of non-fiction and scientific literature in Finland with Professor HK Riikonen (2013) and contributed to the two-volume Finnish translation history published by the Finnish Literature Society SKS in 2007. Her publication record includes 39 research outputs spanning from 2000 to 2020, demonstrating consistent scholarly activity in translation history and related fields. The most recent works focus on textual spaces in translation studies, retranslation practices, and the historical development of Finnish publishing. J. A. Hollo Award (2013) Paloposki has supervised doctoral candidates as evidenced by her role as a preliminary inspector for PhD theses. She has led significant research projects including 'Translation Studies and Terminology (TraST)' (2013-2016) where she served as Principal Investigator, and participated in 'The development of Finnish literary language in the 19th century' (2001-2004). She actively participates in academic networks, notably chairing the Nordic network for Translation Studies since 2010 and contributing to the Women Writers in History COST Action. Her academic leadership extends to organizing and participating in numerous conferences and seminars, including serving as keynote speaker at translation workshops and as an opponent at academic events.