Dr. Eva Ogiermann

Biography

Eva is a linguist specializing in the study of social interaction, having explored a wide range of contexts across five languages: English, German, Greek, Polish, and Russian. Her comparative research has identified culture-specific patterns of language use, particularly in making requests and apologizing, while examining the underlying factors that shape differing perceptions of politeness, formality, and honesty in involvement. Through detailed qualitative analyses of naturally occurring recorded data, Eva has advanced the understanding of language practices in diverse settings, including bilingual family interactions and academic writing sessions. Her project on public signage during the Covid-19 pandemic illustrates novel strategies for customer retention and community building, making a unique contribution to risk communication research, focusing on local-level implementation of containment measures. Prior to joining King's in 2012, Eva held positions at the Universities of Oldenburg (Germany), Portsmouth, and Surrey. From 2010 to 2018, she served as a book review editor and associate editor for the Journal of Pragmatics.

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