Dr. Mari Jones

Biography

Mari Jones specializes in French linguistics, particularly language death theory and dialectology. She has authored major publications including "Glossary Norman Language Channel Islands," "Variation Change Mainland Insular Norman," and numerous studies on Jersey and Guernsey Norman French. Her research prominently focuses on language change, dialectology, language contact, and the questions surrounding standardization, with a specific interest in Welsh and Breton languages. As a professor, she has been awarded the 2016 Vice-Chancellor's Impact Award for her work supporting the revitalization of Norman languages in the Channel Islands. Jones is involved in directing an international research network funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and collaborates with the University of Caen and the University of Rennes. Additionally, she is a Visiting Professor in Linguistics at the University of Bamberg and has held positions at the University of Canterbury. Jones is also the founder of the Cambridge Endangered Languages Cultures Group and has been a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales. She encourages potential MPhil and PhD students to inquire about research opportunities related to her interests.

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