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James Bednall is an Honorary Lecturer at Australian National University, specializing in morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, and language documentation. His research focuses on the languages of the Anindilyakwa-speaking community in Groote Eylandt, Australia, particularly examining temporal, aspectual, and modal expressions. He has worked collaboratively with various communities across Mid-West Western Australia and East Arnhem Land, contributing significantly to language revitalization efforts. He earned his PhD from Australian National University, which included extensive research on the Anindilyakwa language. With a background that includes a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a Bachelor of Music, both from the University of Western Australia, Bednall's expertise encompasses a range of linguistic topics such as narrative structure, lexicography, and semantic-grammatical typology. He is also involved in external academic societies, currently serving as Secretary of the Australian Linguistic Society.
Australian National University • Canberra, Australia
Lectures and conducts research in the field of linguistics with a focus on Australian Aboriginal languages.
Charles Darwin University • Darwin, Australia
Teaches courses related to linguistics and is engaged in research activities.
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