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Mari Jones specializes in French linguistics, particularly in language death theory and dialectology. She has authored several major publications, including a glossary on the Norman language of the Channel Islands and various linguistic studies focusing on Guernsey Norman French and Jersey Norman French. Her notable works also encompass discussions on language obsolescence and revitalization, and she has edited volumes on the policies and technologies associated with endangered languages. With a specific research focus on language change, dialectology, and language contact, she has contributed significantly to understanding standardization issues. Her current research projects involve directing an international research network funded by the AHRC, concentrating on the linguistic social structure of urban France and collaborating with various French universities. She also has visiting positions in New Zealand and is a founder of the Cambridge Endangered Languages Cultures Group, emphasizing the importance of language revitalization efforts. Her graduate teaching centers on language death theory, variation, and sociolinguistics, aligning with her research interests.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG
Specializing in French linguistics with a focus on language death and dialectology.
Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.