The Laboratory for Language and Politics studies the use of language and all forms of verbal and non-verbal communication in politics.
Field of research
The research undertaken in the Laboratory focuses on three axes:
- The use of language and all forms of verbal and non-verbal communication in politics
- Language policies which may include education policies, policies on minority languages, language homogenisation, development of special jargons etc
- The diachronic study of European and non-European languages as “vehicles” of culture
Anticipated objectives
The Laboratory shall pursue the following objectives:
- Primary and secondary research
- Publications
- Organization of conferences, scientific workshops, lectures, guest speeches, seminars
- Participation in research projects
- Collaboration with other scientific centres, institutes, university departments in Greece and abroad which have similar research interests
- Presentation of research findings in public and private sector bodies both nationally and internationally
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral research carried out by the students of the Department
Learn more about the MA "Politics, Language and Intercultural Communication".
Steering Committee
The Laboratory is managed by a five-member Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is assisted by the Scientific Committee, composed of renowned academics and researchers in Greece and abroad who have similar research interests.
Members:
- Dr. Georgios Michalakopoulos, Associate Professor (Director of the Laboratory)
- Dr. Sotiris Livas, Associate Professor
- Dr. Maria Tsigou, Associate Professor
- Dr. Sotirios Keramidas, Tenured Assistant Professor
- Dr. Vilelmini Sosoni, Assistant Professor
Contact
Laboratory for Language and Politics
DFLTI – Ionian University
Chr. Tsirigotis Square
Asclepius Building (1st floor)
49132 Corfu
Official website
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