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Arto Anttilaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Phonology
• Morphology
• Syntax
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Arto Anttila is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Stanford University and holds an Adjunct Professor (dosentti) position in General Linguistics at the University of Helsinki. His research spans multiple linguistic subfields with particular focus on the interfaces between phonology, syntax, and prosody. Dr. Anttila's research interests include phonology, morphology, syntax, metrics, and language variation. His work often explores how phonological constraints interact with syntactic structures and how variation manifests across different linguistic domains. He has made significant contributions to Optimality Theory, MaxEnt grammar, and probabilistic approaches to phonology. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on metrical patterns, stress systems, syllable structure, and the relationship between prosody and syntax. Anttila frequently collaborates with researchers like Giorgio Magri, Adams Bodomo, and Ryan Heuser, examining phenomena across diverse languages including English, Finnish, and Dagaare (an African language). Anttila has developed several computational tools for linguistic research, including CoGeTo (Convex Geometry Tools for constraint-based phonology), MetricalTree (for English phrasal stress prediction), Prosodic (for automatic metrical scansion), T-Order Generator, and OTOrder. These tools reflect his interest in the mathematical and computational aspects of linguistic theory.

Julie Bolandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Sentence comprehension and parsing
• Lexical access and representation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Julie Boland is a Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, affiliated with the Psychology and Linguistics departments. She holds a PhD from the University of Rochester and leads the Psycholinguistics Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary language processing research. Her work explores interfaces between word recognition, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistic variables, with special attention to bilingual processing and executive function roles. Education: PhD, University of Rochester. She teaches research methods and language psychology, advising numerous PhD candidates. Key research themes include sociolinguistic priming, bilingual ambiguity resolution, and language processing in digital contexts. Her findings highlight how dialect variation, cultural background, and technology impact comprehension and production. Research Interests: Psycholinguistics, sentence processing, lexical access, sociolinguistic influences, bilingualism, and cognitive mechanisms. Labs: Director of the Psycholinguistics Lab, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across Psychology and Linguistics. Teaching: Courses on language psychology and research methods for Psychology undergraduates/graduates. Recent work addresses conversational dynamics in Zoom interactions, cultural differences in visual attention, and L2 structural priming effects. She emphasizes practical applications of psycholinguistic insights for education and technology design.

Jennifer L. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Linguistic Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer L. Smith is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Linguistics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on phonology, particularly the interplay between phonological constraints, morphosyntactic categories, and experimental methods. Key areas include lexical-category effects (e.g., noun/verb phonological privilege), loanword adaptation, blend phonology, and intonation patterns in Fukuoka Japanese. She has pioneered experimental approaches using artificial-language learning and surfeit-of-the-stimulus experiments to test hypotheses about constraint interaction and phonological universals. Smith’s work bridges formal phonology and phonetics, addressing questions like how phonetic naturalness influences phonological constraints and whether category-specific phonology reflects innate biases. Recent projects include investigating positional effects in phonology (e.g., salient positions) and the role of core-periphery structures in loanword nativization. She has collaborated extensively with researchers like Elliott Moreton and Katya Pertsova on blend phonology and experimental phonology. Her teaching includes foundational courses like Linguistics 60: How Reading Works , emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between language, cognition, and literacy. Smith maintains key resources for the field, including a widely referenced Phonetics resources page with curated materials for teaching and research. Her office is located in Smith Building 309, and she holds regular office hours via Zoom.

Juan Carlos Castilloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Spanish Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Syntax
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Juan Carlos Castillo is an Associate Professor of Spanish and Spanish Section Coordinator at the University of Northern Iowa. He is affiliated with the Department of Languages & Literatures within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, two M.A. degrees from the University of Iowa (in Linguistics and Spanish Linguistics/Literature), and a B.A. from Universidad de Deusto in Spain. Castillo's research interests span multiple disciplines: he explores syntax (particularly Spanish syntax), historical linguistics, old Spanish language studies, language acquisition, and the intersection of sports with Spanish culture and national identity. His teaching portfolio includes courses like Historical Linguistics, Spanish Civilization, and Introduction to Translation. He actively contributes to curriculum development and serves on the Transfer Council. His research often bridges linguistic theory with cultural analysis, such as examining how Spanish sports figures like Federico Martín Bahamontes and Manolo Santana shaped national identity. Recent work highlights the role of sports in promoting cultural narratives and historical memory. Castillo has also published extensively on syntax theory, phonology, and the pedagogical use of sports in language education. Though no specific awards are listed, his scholarly output reflects sustained contributions to both Spanish linguistics and cultural studies. He advises students in linguistics and literature tracks and has been involved in academic governance roles that enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Phonological Analysis
• African Linguistics
• Tone and Prosody
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sharon Rose is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, San Diego. She holds a BA (Honors) from the University of Toronto, an MA from Université du Québec à Montréal, and a PhD from McGill University. Her research specializes in phonological analysis and descriptive fieldwork on African languages, particularly Semitic languages of Ethiopia/Eritrea and Kordofanian languages of Sudan. Her research examines phonological phenomena including: Long-distance consonant/vowel harmony Featural affixation and dissimilation Tone-intonation interfaces Grammatical tone in Heiban languages Musical pitch processing in tone language speakers She leads several research groups including the Field Research Lab, Phonetics-Phonology Research Community (PhonCo), and UCSD Phonetics Lab. Professor Rose is currently a Fellow at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (2025) and an affiliated faculty member with African Studies Minor and Center for Research in Language.

Norma Mendoza Dentonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Sociolinguistics
• Youth Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Norma Mendoza Denton is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in linguistic anthropology. Her research explores youth culture, language practices, migration, and political discourse, with a focus on marginalized communities such as Latina/o gangs and immigrant populations. She has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Arizona and The Ohio State University, where she directed the Interactional Sociolinguistics Laboratory. Denton’s work integrates sociolinguistics, ethnography, and political analysis, addressing topics like identity formation, media representation, and language variation in global contexts. Education includes a B.A. with Honors in Languages and Linguistics from Grinnell College (1991), an M.A. (1994) and Ph.D. (1997) in Linguistics from Stanford University. Her doctoral dissertation focused on Chicana/Mexicana identity and linguistic variation among urban high school students. Notable awards include the Mellon Foundation Grant (co-PI) for inclusive graduate admissions and the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Residency. Denton has also contributed to public outreach through media consultations, including work on bilingual Miranda rights cases and NPR interviews about California accents and Chicano English. Her research has been published in journals like Journal of Linguistic Anthropology and Annual Review of Anthropology . Recent projects include investigations into digital ethnography, police encounters with non-native speakers, and the sociolinguistic impact of political rhetoric in the Trump era.

Richard K. Larsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Formal Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard K. Larson is a Distinguished Professor of Linguistics at Stony Brook University, specializing in syntax and semantics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1983). His research focuses on syntactic structures, quantification, clausal complementation, and cross-linguistic phenomena in languages like Warlpiri, Japanese, Turkish, and Mandarin. He is recognized for pioneering the Grammar as Science Project , developing educational software Syntactica and Semantica , which earned him the 1998 EduCom Medal. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1983 Research Interests: Larson’s work spans syntax-semantics interface, quantifier scope, NP adverbs, psych-verbs, and formal linguistic theory. He emphasizes scientific rigor in syntax, advocating for linguistics as an experimental science. Current projects include rethinking syntactic cartography and Ezafe constructions in Iranian languages. Awards: EduCom Medal (1998) MIT Graduate Council Teaching Award SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Stony Brook Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching Advising & Grants: Larson has advised numerous graduate students and contributed to NSF-funded initiatives like the Accelerated College Education (ACE) program. His grants focus on computational linguistics tools and language education outreach. Key Contributions: Authored foundational textbooks including Grammar as Science (2010) and Knowledge of Meaning (1995). His work on AP-de adverbs in Mandarin and Ezafe construction has reshaped syntactic analysis. Active in promoting linguistics education at secondary/higher education levels through AP Linguistics initiatives.

Jeffrey T. Runnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Syntax
• Binding Theory
• Syntax Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey T. Runner is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Rochester, where he has been teaching since 1994. He has held significant administrative roles, including Dean of the College (2017–2024), Vice Provost and University Dean for Undergraduate Education (2021–2024), and Chair of the Department of Linguistics (2014–2017). His academic service includes roles as Faculty Development and Diversity Officer for Arts, Sciences and Engineering (2011–2017), and editor of the Syntax and Semantics book series (2011–2016). He is a Faculty Associate of the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies since 2003 and served as Director of the Center for Language Sciences (2009–2014). Runner’s research focuses on experimental syntax and psycholinguistics, employing eye-tracking to study language comprehension. Key areas include binding theory, ellipsis, and the interplay between linguistic structure and visual/discourse context. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation since 2002, with publications in top journals like Linguistic Inquiry , Cognition , and Cognitive Science . Recipient of the 2006 Goergen Award for Undergraduate Education, Runner teaches courses on linguistic analysis, syntax, and experimental methods. His research lab, the Lattimore Eye Tracking Lab, explores real-time language processing mechanisms. Collaborations include work with institutions like Brown University, Universite Paris-Diderot, and Stanford University. Scientific contributions include groundbreaking studies on anaphora resolution, reflexive interpretation, and VP ellipsis. His edited volumes and conference proceedings reflect deep engagement with syntax-semantics interfaces and theoretical linguistics.

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kyle Rawlins is a Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), where he heads the Semantics Lab located in Krieger Hall 105. His research focuses on semantics, pragmatics, syntax, and their intersections, often collaborating with labs like the Van Durme Lab in Computer Science. The Semantics Lab facilitates weekly meetings for discussing research, structured as seminars or traditional lab sessions, and co-organizes projects such as the Decomp Project and MegaAttitude Project . Current lab members include PhD students Karl Mulligan and Natalia Talmina. Notable collaborators: Ilaria Frana (University of Enna), Barbara Landau (JHU), Ben Van Durme (JHU CS), and Aaron Steven White (Rochester). His research spans topics like: Questions Under Discussion (QUD) frameworks Evidentiality and bias in language Multimodal semantic parsing Decompositional semantics Pragmatic particles in Italian Recent publications analyze polar questions, neural network representations, and discourse particles. The lab maintains a mailing list for event announcements, emphasizing collaborative research in semantics and computational linguistics.

Erik Zymanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical Syntax
• Syntax-Morphology Interface
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Erik Zyman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 2018. His research focuses on theoretical syntax, particularly the principles governing syntactic structure formation, crosslinguistic variation, and the cognitive foundations of syntactic operations. His work explores elementary operations like Merge (external and internal), constituency, selection, projection, adjunction, phases, and antilocality, with case studies in English, Latin, and P’urhepecha. His recent publications analyze phase constraints, argument/adjunct distinctions, and movement phenomena. He teaches foundational and advanced courses in syntax, including Introduction to Syntax (LING 20201), Advanced Syntax (LING 20202), and a graduate seminar on derivationalism vs. representationalism. His research integrates empirical data with theoretical frameworks to address universal and language-specific syntactic properties.

Edna Andrewsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Linguistics
• Semiotics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Edna Andrews is the Nancy & Jeffrey Marcus Distinguished Professor of Slavic and Eurasian Studies and Professor of Linguistics and Cultural Anthropology at Duke University. She serves as Director of the Program in Linguistics, Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Linguistics Program, and Director of FOCUS, Duke's signature first-year seminar program. Her interdisciplinary work bridges Slavic studies, linguistics, anthropology, and cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Andrews earned her Ph.D. from Indiana University at Bloomington in 1984 and holds an honorary doctorate from St. Petersburg State University (Russia). Her academic journey has evolved from traditional Slavic linguistics to pioneering work at the intersection of language and brain sciences, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship. Professor Andrews' research focuses on cognitive neuroscience and multilingualism, semiotics (particularly Peircean and Lotmanian theories), and the neural basis of language processing. Her work examines how the brain processes multiple languages, the relationship between music and language cognition, and the semiotic foundations of linguistic structures. She has pioneered longitudinal fMRI studies of second language acquisition, challenging traditional linguistic models that often overlook the multilingual reality of most humans. Her research program has produced significant insights into how multilingualism affects brain structure and function, with implications for education, cognitive aging, and language rehabilitation. Andrews' work uniquely integrates theoretical linguistics with empirical neuroscience, creating a more comprehensive understanding of human language as situated within cultural and biological contexts. University Scholar/Teacher Award (2013) Richard Lublin Teaching Award Through her leadership of the Slavic & Eurasian Language Resource Center and numerous federally-funded grants from the U.S. Department of Education, Professor Andrews has secured significant research funding to advance understanding of language acquisition and multilingualism. Her collaborative approach brings together linguists, neuroscientists, anthropologists, and educators to tackle complex questions about language and the brain. Professor Andrews leads research teams through the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and has developed innovative programs like Duke Intense Global (DIG), which combines intensive language training with neuroscience research. Her work with the Bass Connections in Brain & Society Research Team fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty across multiple departments.

David Embickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntactic Theory
• Morphological Theory
• Distributed Morphology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Embick is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and has established himself as a leading scholar in theoretical and experimental linguistics. Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1997 Professor Embick's research spans both theoretical and experimental linguistics, with a focus on syntactic theory, morphological theory (particularly Distributed Morphology), and the syntax/morphology interface. His work explores syntax and phonological form, argument structure, lexical knowledge, and language processing in the brain. He has developed significant research in language and autism using MEG neuroimaging techniques. His theoretical contributions include the Localist approach to morphology and phonology, which contrasts with Globalist theories like Optimality Theory. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating theoretical linguistics with experimental psycholinguistics, particularly in morphological processing and spoken word recognition. Embick's work bridges theoretical syntax and morphology with cognitive neuroscience, examining how linguistic structures are represented and processed in the brain. His research on autism spectrum disorders has produced important insights into auditory processing differences in this population. Professor Embick leads the XMorph (Experimental Morphology) Lab at Penn, which investigates lexical and morphological representation and processing. The lab works closely with Meredith Tamminga's Language Variation and Cognition Lab and collaborates with Tim Roberts at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on autism spectrum disorder research. His lab has produced significant work on morphological priming, semantic transparency effects, and the representation of inflectional morphology in the mental lexicon. Embick has advised several doctoral students including Ava Creemers (2020), Robert J. Wilder (2018), and Amy Goodwin Davies (2018), whose dissertation topics focused on morphological processing, speech perception, and lexical representation respectively. His collaborative research spans multiple institutions and disciplines, connecting theoretical linguistics with cognitive neuroscience and clinical applications.

Suzanne Flynnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Second Language Acquisition
• Linguistics
• Syntax
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Suzanne Flynn is a Professor of Foreign Languages and Linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy. Her research focuses on Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Syntax, Semantics, and the intersection of Universal Grammar with language learning mechanisms. She has contributed significantly to theories such as the Cumulative-Enhancement Model for multilingualism and the Parameter-Setting Model in SLA. Education: Not explicitly mentioned, but her academic roles and publications suggest advanced degrees in Linguistics. Affiliations: MIT Linguistics and Philosophy Department, involvement in academic societies and conferences. Her work explores syntactic and semantic factors in SLA, including free relative clauses, third language acquisition, and the role of cognitive constraints in language learning. Key contributions include co-editing volumes on SLA theories and co-authoring foundational texts like Theoretical Second Language Acquisition (2006). She has also published extensively in journals such as Behavior and Brain Sciences and International Journal of Multilingualism . Research Themes: Universal Grammar, syntactic parameters, comparative language acquisition (children vs. adults). Though no specific awards are listed, her impactful publications and academic leadership reflect scholarly recognition. Her advising and grants are not detailed here, but she has supervised collaborative projects with colleagues like B. Lust and G. Martohardjono. She is involved in the MIT Linguistics community, contributing to pedagogical innovation and theoretical discourse in language studies.

Marten van Schijndelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Neural Network Language Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marten van Schijndel is an Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics at Cornell University, affiliated with the Cognitive Science Program and the Department of Linguistics within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on incremental language processing, comparing human linguistic behavior with computational models like neural networks. He organizes the Computational Psycholinguistic Discussions (C.Psyd) and collaborates with the Cornell Computational Linguistics Lab (CLab) and Cornell NLP Group. Van Schijndel’s work bridges computational modeling and psycholinguistics, probing how humans and models process language incrementally, particularly through methodologies like fMRI and behavioral experiments. His research interests include computational modeling of language processing, neural network representations, and the interplay between syntax, semantics, and discourse. Notably, he investigates ungrounded learning in neural models, exploring what linguistic aspects emerge from statistical patterns alone. Recent contributions include studies on semantic change quantification, phonotactic effects in context, and discourse predictability in Hindi word order. Van Schijndel teaches courses such as Computational Linguistics II and leads seminars on natural language processing. He actively advises students like John R. Starr, Ashlyn Winship, and Zander Lynch, whose work spans experimental paradigms for semantic spaces, implicit arguments in sentence processing, and semantic role localization. His recent activities include co-organizing workshops on event representation (PEER 2025) and presenting at the University of Rochester on event construction from language. Media highlights include research on tracking anti-immigrant hate speech and semantic evolution in French texts.

Elise Newmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elise Newman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at MIT. Her research focuses on syntax, with additional interests in semantics/pragmatics and first language acquisition. She completed her PhD at MIT in 2021 and held a postdoctoral position at the University of Edinburgh, collaborating on projects about syntactic locality effects. Her work bridges formal syntax with experimental approaches, exploring topics like argument structure, syntactic locality, and cross-linguistic variation. Education: PhD in Linguistics (MIT, 2021); Postdoctoral Research at University of Edinburgh (2021-2022). Research themes include syntactic derivation processes, feature-driven movement, and the interface between syntax and semantics. Recent publications analyze DP movement, A/A-bar interactions, and the role of features in syntactic pathways. Her work often employs theoretical frameworks from the minimalist program while engaging with empirical data from diverse languages like Wolof and Shanghainese. Publications showcase contributions to core syntax questions, including subcategorization restrictions, pied-piping phenomena, and adjunct island effects. Though no specific awards are noted, her work demonstrates significant engagement with foundational linguistic theory. Advising and grants details are not explicitly stated in the provided information. Active in academic networks, she collaborates with institutions globally and participates in MIT's Linguistics Program, contributing to the vibrant theoretical linguistics community there.