765 search results for “arawakan languages” in the Public website
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‘Man's empathy comes from language and stories’
Man is nature's mind-reading champion: we are better able than any other living beings to empathise with others. This comes in part from our story-telling culture, according to Max van Duijn. PhD defence 20 April.
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Autumn School in Medieval Languages and Culture 2021
In close collaboration with the Center for Medieval Studies (Fordham), Centre for Medieval literature (Odense and York) and Centre for Medieval Studies (York), the University of Ghent organizes an Autumn School for PhD- and MA-students in Medieval Studies (18-22 October 2021). It will be organized in…
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Word order and information structure in Makhuwa-Enahara
This dissertation investigates the grammar of Makhuwa-Enahara, a Bantu language spoken in the north of Mozambique. The information structure is an influential factor in this language, determining the word order and the use of special conjugations known as conjoint and disjoint verb forms.
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John Ash and the Rise of the Children's Grammar
Making extensive use of primary source materials this study contributes to existing scholarship in the field of eighteenth-century grammars and grammarians by providing an in-depth study of Ash’s Grammatical Institutes and its influence on other popular grammars for children.
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The Phonology of Shaoxing Chinese
This thesis presents a thorough survey of the central aspects of the phonology of Shaoxing Chinese from a synchronic perspective and on the basis of recent theoretical phonological developments, with the secondary goal of casting some light on current issues in Modern Chinese (Mandarin).
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In Search of the Truth: A Sufi Reading of Modern Palestinian Literature, 1950-2010
This research aims to address the connection between Sufism and modern Arabic Literature (specifically, Palestinian literature).
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Get to know Roberta D'Alessandro and discover the architecture of language
How does language work and how do we learn a language? The more we know about language, the better we can understand how people interpret the world in words. Roberta D'Alessandro carries out research on the architecture of language. There is now a dossier about her work online.
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Call for Abstracts - Conference Language Learning Resource Centre, Leiden University, June 5th, 2020
The Language Learning Resource Centre (Leiden University) is organizing a one-day conference (June 5th, 2020) on the interplay between second language learning practice, theory, and research.
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Peter NieuwenhuizenFaculty of Humanities
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Marion ElenbaasFaculty of Humanities
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Sjef HouppermansFaculty of Humanities
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Willemijn HeerenFaculty of Humanities
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Harrie Boelens
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Arjan MosselFaculty of Humanities
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Jill JefferyFaculty of Humanities
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Egbert FortuinFaculty of Humanities
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Joan BoothFaculty of Humanities
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Joost GrootensFaculty of Humanities
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Multilingualism in young children is a good thing: 'Languages don't bite'
During Leiden City of Science 2022, Janet Grijzenhout and Hannah De Mulder put multilingualism in the spotlight by organising multilingual storytelling afternoons. They hope to show parents that raising children in a multilingual environment is achievable and beneficial.
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Multilingualism in young children is a good thing: 'Languages support each other'
During Leiden City of Science 2022, Janet Grijzenhout and Hannah De Mulder will put multilingualism in the spotlight by organising multilingual storytelling afternoons. They hope to show parents that raising children multilingually is achievable as well as beneficial.
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Paul SmithFaculty of Humanities
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Nick EmlenFaculty of Humanities
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Lauren FonteynFaculty of Humanities
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Koen de CeusterFaculty of Humanities
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Leonid KulikovFaculty of Humanities
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Eep FranckenFaculty of Humanities
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Lan-Yi YangFaculty of Humanities
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Paul HoftijzerFaculty of Humanities
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Jaap GoedegebuureFaculty of Humanities
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Ton HarmsenFaculty of Humanities
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Paul van HeckFaculty of Humanities
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Tommy van AvermaeteUniversitaire Bibliotheken Leiden
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Hugo KoningFaculty of Humanities
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Jenneke van der WalFaculty of Humanities
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Eduardo Alves VieiraFaculty of Humanities
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Jörn SoerinkFaculty of Humanities
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Julia SzirmaiFaculty of Humanities
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Madeleine van Strien-ChardonneauFaculty of Humanities
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Luisella CaonFaculty of Humanities
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Tim VergeerFaculty of Humanities
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Inge LigtvoetFaculty of Humanities
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Marianne van Dijken - Leiden University
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Rint SybesmaFaculty of Humanities
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Betty MoltFaculty of Humanities
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Fabian HeimScience
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I 'Disticha Catonis' di Catenaccio da Anagni. Testo in volgare laziale (secc. XIII ex. - XIV in.)
The Disticha Catonis by Catenaccio of Anagni. A text in vernacular from Latium (late 13th - early 14th century)
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Executive deficits, behavioural problems and early reading development
This study tests whether behavioural problems at a young age are related to early reading and mathematics development.
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Clause-typing and evidentiality in Ecuadorian Siona
This dissertation presents an in-depth study of the clause-typing system in Ecuadorian Siona.
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Crossing the divide: learning about language policies and practices around the world
During the past year online meetings and lectures have become a firm feature of university life. One of the highlights of the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics’ online activities has been the online seminar series ‘Language policy and practices in the Global North and South’ organised by guest…
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Actors at work
Promotor: F.S. de Boer Co-promotor: P. T. de Gouw