Dr. Hans Boas

Professor

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Biography

Hans C. Boas is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Linguistics. His research focuses on syntax, lexical semantics, computational lexicography, and language contact variation. He has a strong emphasis on historical linguistics and pragmatics, exploring how language structures interrelate and evolve. Over the past fifteen years, Boas has directed significant projects, particularly the Texas German Dialect Project, which documents the endangered Texas German dialect. He has been an influential member of the FrameNet team, applying constructional annotation methodologies. His scholarly work includes developing corpus-based comparative methodologies and co-editing volumes on German varieties. Boas has received multiple awards for his contributions to linguistics, including the Leonard Bloomfield Book Award from the Linguistic Society of America, recognizing his impactful study on Texas German. He aims to enhance the understanding of multilingualism and language dialects through collaborative research and innovative educational projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and conducting research in linguistics, focusing on syntax, morphological structures, and the documentation of endangered languages.

Awards

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Leonard Bloomfield Book Award

2011-01-01
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Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

2010-01-01
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Hugo-Moser Förderpreis für Germanistische Sprachwissenschaft

2007-01-01
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National Endowment Humanities Fellowship

2005-01-01
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Postdoctoral Fellowship

2000-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.