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Evangelia (Lila) Daskalaki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, an MPhil from the University of Oxford, and a BA from the University of Athens. Her research focuses on heritage language acquisition with an emphasis on the interplay between morphological, syntactic development, and discourse/pragmatics. Current projects investigate the linguistic environmental factors that determine cross-linguistic influence across generations, particularly within heritage contexts. In addition to her research, she is involved with Greek Language Schools in Edmonton, contributing to projects that explore the implications of her findings for parents and teachers. Daskalaki also serves as the director of the Heritage Language Lab, where she collaborates on initiatives aimed at enhancing understanding and support for heritage language learners.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management