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Karen Pennesi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Western University. She specializes in Linguistic Sociocultural Anthropology with a focus on how language plays a key role in the processes that construct individual and group identities. Her research explores the significance of personal names and their influence on self-perception and the treatment of individuals within legal and institutional frameworks in Canada. Pennesi's interdisciplinary work examines the intersections of immigration, social integration, and belonging, with a commitment to promoting understanding and respect in linguistically and culturally diverse societies. Additionally, she investigates verbal art, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social ramifications, analyzing the interactions between performers and audiences on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Pennesi regularly teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, including Discourse Analysis and Language Identity, and is interested in mentorship opportunities for graduate students within her research areas. Her work contributes significantly to the understanding of linguistic justice and Indigenous experiences.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.