20102023

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Biography

My research explores language and meaning-making in interaction, with a focus on what happens when speakers from differing backgrounds (social, cultural, linguistic) come into contact. I have a particular interest in how through such contact language meanings and social identities evolve over time.

My work brings together traditional sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology to better understand the evolution of language meanings and social identities. My approach to language study is informed by Conversation Analysis techniques, but also draws on interviews and ethnographic methods to provide a full account of how people view and use language, and assume and ascribe identities.

My particular strength may be found in multilingualism and my work across linguistic contexts, including a professional background in Persian linguistics (with the US military), and a research background in Indonesian linguistics, sign language linguistics, and a burgeoning portfolio in Australian/World Englishes.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Research area keywords

  • Interactional sociolinguistics
  • Conversation analysis
  • Linguistic Anthropology
  • Linguistics
  • Indonesian language
  • Sign language
  • Australian English
  • World Englishes
  • Intercultural communication
  • Language and Identity
  • Language and indexicality

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