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Saskia van Putten is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University in the Centre for Language Studies. Her research interests encompass the interface of lexicon and grammar, focusing on meaning and communication across languages. A significant portion of her work is dedicated to African languages, particularly Avatime, which is spoken in Ghana as part of a language documentation project. Van Putten is also invested in exploring aspects of language related to pain and medical communication. Her studies examine how information structure influences communication, particularly as it relates to the knowledge state of listeners, and how speakers can shape their utterances accordingly. This multifaceted approach allows her to contribute valuable insights into the understanding of semantics and typology in various linguistic contexts.
Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands
Teaching and conducting research in language studies, focusing on African languages and semantic structures.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).