Dr. Robin Meyer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Robin Meyer is an Assistant Professor specializing in Historical Linguistics at the University of Lausanne. His research interests encompass the historical development and typology of relative clauses, particularly within the Italic group of Indo-European languages, with a focus on pre-Classical Latin. He employs a comparative method to investigate the epistemological value of historical linguistics. His doctoral dissertation, published by Oxford University Press in 2023, analyzed the influence of West Middle Iranian languages on the syntax of Classical Armenian. Dr. Meyer is also engaged in the study of language contact among ancient languages and the historical development of grammatical structures, specifically in Latin, Greek, and Classical Armenian, alongside his interests in West Middle Iranian languages such as Parthian and Middle Persian.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Dr. Robin Meyer teaches and conducts research in Historical Linguistics.

Research Assistant

— Present

Université de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Assisted in research focused on Comparative Philology.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.