Dimitrios Skordos, PhD
PhD in Linguistics University of Delaware, USA
Areas of Research
My main research interests include language development, the development of logical and pragmatic inference in children, and the psychology of language more generally. I investigate these topics using interdisciplinary research methods including tools drawn from theoretical linguistics and developmental psychology.
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Students interested in pursuing an MA or PhD in Linguistics, specializing in the acquisition of meaning in L1 child development and particularly how children make inferences (broadly construed) when comprehending language. Background in theoretical and experimental linguistics is necessary. Background in cognitive/developmental psychology and/or quantitative methods is desirable. Willingness to work with children aged 2 to 6 is essential.
Please note: Background in education, language documentation, L2 acquisition, language pedagogy, ESL/TEFL, discourse analysis, translation studies, semiotics, or sociolinguistics does not meet the expectations mentioned above.
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