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Augstkalns Co-authors Paper on Arabic Speakers’ Comprehension of English Idioms

From left, Mary Catherine Augstkalns and Dr. Soomin Jwa at the 2019 Student Expo.

Second-year M.A. in Applied Linguistics student Mary Catherine Augstkalns co-authored a paper in collaboration with her adviser Dr. Soomin Jwa, former Ohio University Visiting Professor, in the English Linguistics Society of Korea’s journal English Language and Linguistics. The paper, “Break a Leg: An Investigation of L2 Idiom Comprehension of L1 […]

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February 11, 2020 at 3:20 pmResearch

Chair’s Message | Linguistics Welcomes Alumni, Applauds Faculty, Plans for 50th

From left, Michelle O’Malley, Beverly Flanigan, Dawn Bikowski, David Bell

By David Bell Associate Professor and Chair of Linguistics As the summer heat begins to recede, life in Gordy Hall begins to buzz again, it’s time to welcome you to the academic year 2019-20. We have had our usual comings and goings and some notable visitors, a big promotion, an […]

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August 24, 2019 at 9:20 amAlumni

Tytko Presents on Language Learner Engagement with Technology at the SLA Symposium

Tetiana Tytko Presents on Language Learner Engagement with Technology at the SLA Student Symposium at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Graduate student Tetiana Tytko describes her decision to come from Ukraine to study in the M.A. in Applied Linguistics program at OHIO University as “life-changing.” Tytko already earned an M.A. in English Philology in her home country, but she regretted never presenting the results of her thesis—recognized by her professors […]

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August 7, 2019 at 4:02 pmIn Class Research

Message from the Chair | Leadership and Faculty Transitions

Dr. David Bell

By David Bell Associate Professor & Chair of Linguistics I hope this finds you well! I became chair of the Ohio University Department of Linguistics on Aug. 16, when Chris Thompson completed his ninth year as chair. On behalf of the entire department, I want to thank Chris for his […]

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September 14, 2018 at 3:17 pmAlumni

Arts & Sciences Welcomes New Faculty This Fall

Arts & Sciences Welcomes New Faculty This Fall

The College of Arts & Sciences welcomes many new faculty members this fall. “We’re pleased to welcome an outstanding new cohort of faculty to support the College’s academic programs,” said Dr. Joseph Shields, Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. “These individuals bring deep disciplinary knowledge and experience […]

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August 17, 2018 at 8:14 amNews