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Berna Hendriks investigates the effects of English Lingua Franca on non-native English accentedness. Her research interests encompass interlanguage pragmatics, the usage of (Business) English Lingua Franca, and the challenges surrounding (preventing) accentism within the context of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). Notably, her research theme is centered on non-nativeness and includes leading a research group focused on this topic. She is currently involved in ongoing projects, including a longitudinal study set from 2023 to 2024, which examines how prejudice control measures can reduce accent discrimination against non-native speakers of English. Another project from 2022 to 2024 aims to identify the strategies that non-native English speakers employ to mitigate prejudiced reactions to their accentedness. Her work is significant in advancing understanding and promoting inclusivity in global communication.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).