Personal profile
Biography
I am an Australian linguist and Emeritus Professor at Monash University.
Education/Academic qualification
Linguistics, PhD, Singularity and Plurality in English Noun Phrases: A Study in Grammar and Pragmatics, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Dec 1977
Linguistics, MLitt, Aspect in English, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Jan 1970
External positions
Honorary Associate Prof, University of Queensland
2011 → …
Research area keywords
- pragmatics
- semantics
- history of linguistics
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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De-tabooing depression and anxiety: Mental health communication in old age
Burridge, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Benczes, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Allan, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lindgren, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/22 → 1/07/26
Project: Research
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Metaphors and identities in the Australian vernacular
Burridge, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Manns, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Allan, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Musgrave, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/03/21 → 1/12/25
Project: Research
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The Cultural Model of Ageing in Australian English
Burridge, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Allan, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Sharifian Jazi, F. (Chief Investigator (CI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, Monash University
2/01/14 → 12/10/18
Project: Research
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Repetitions which are not repetitions: The non-redundant nature of taughtological compounds
Benczes, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Allan, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Group of Eight Limited, Monash University – Internal University Contribution
1/01/10 → 31/12/11
Project: Research
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"Don't worry, be a senior?" The metaphorical labelling of late-life depression in Australian news media
Szabó, L. P., Benczes, R., Burridge, K., Allan, K. & Lindgren, M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Text & Talk. 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The characterization of concepts in a metalanguage for lexicographic semantics
Allan, K., 2024, In: Topoi. 43, 5, p. 1621-1634 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The semantics and pragmatics of names and naming
Allan, K., 2024, Philosophy, Cognition and Pragmatics. Capone, A., Perconti, P. & Graci, R. (eds.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 165-188 24 p. (Perspectives in Pragmatics, Philosophy and Psychology; vol. 34).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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What is Australian slang? Is it really slang?
Manns, H., Musgrave, S., Burridge, K., Burke, I., Hughes, D. S. & Allan, K., 2024, In: Australian Journal of Linguistics. 44, 4, p. 283-303 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Establishing common ground to achieve therapeutic goals
Allan, K., 2023, A Pragmatic Agenda for Healthcare: Fostering inclusion and active participation through shared understanding. Bigi, S. & Grazia Rossi, M. (eds.). Amsterdam The Netherlands: John Benjamins Publishing Company, p. 252-262 11 p. (Pragmatics and Beyond New Series; vol. 338).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Activities
- 3 Editorial responsibility
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Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology (Journal)
Allan, K. (Associate editor), Burridge, K. (Associate editor), Crespo-Fernandez, E. (Associate editor) & Jamet, D. (Associate editor)
2012Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Australian Journal of Linguistics (Journal)
Allan, K. (Guest editor)
2012Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Australian Journal of Linguistics (Journal)
Allan, K. (Editor in chief)
2007 → 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility