Dr. Alice Gaby

Biography

Alice Gaby is a Professor in Linguistics at Monash University, whose research interests lie at the intersection of semantic structural typology, and the relationship between language, culture, and cognition. Her work encompasses the documentation and analysis of original languages in Australia, with a focus on addressing questions related to the similarities and differences in human languages and how these reflect and/or shape thoughts and perceptions of the world. A key part of her research involves collaborations with speakers of Paman languages and focuses on structural linguistic systems that encompass multiple languages and communicative modalities. Current research projects include exploring how cultural and physical environments shape spatial language and thought, as well as investigating the ethical collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous linguists in Australia. Gaby has contributed significantly to understanding linguistic typology and has engaged in important collaboration efforts aimed at language reclamation and revitalization. Her ongoing projects aim to unite Indigenous language communities and build linguistic capacity in various Australian regions, making her a vital figure in contemporary linguistic and ethnolinguistic discourse.

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