Dr. Elisabetta Ragagnin

Biography

Elisabetta Ragagnin is a Professor at the Institute of Ottoman and Turkish Studies at the Free University of Berlin. She specializes in Turkic languages, particularly within the realms of linguistics and cultural studies. Her research interests encompass a broad spectrum of topics related to Turkic and Mongolic languages, including the examination of endangered languages and the cultural narratives surrounding them. She has published extensively, contributing to various academic discussions through books, articles, and conference proceedings, dealing with subjects from ancient Turkic grammar to modern applications in linguistics for studies on Turkic language preservation. Notable works include analyses of Turkic varieties in Northern Mongolia and discussions surrounding Turkish folk narratives. As a dedicated scholar, Ragagnin works on fostering understanding of Turkic languages in both historical and contemporary contexts, aiming to bridge the gaps between linguistics and cultural understanding within the realms that these languages inhabit. Her teaching extends to various aspects of Turkology, and she continues to engage in research collaborations, contributing further to the academic community.

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