Professor Dr. Timothy Roberts

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Timothy Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in English Linguistics at the University of Gothenburg. His research primarily focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly the social dynamics of language within multilingual families. He utilizes a range of theoretical approaches including conversation analysis, assemblage theory, nexus analysis, and variationist sociolinguistics, alongside phenomenology. His interests lie in exploring the connections between language and family at various societal levels, including schools, community groups, workplaces, and government institutions. Roberts has led research investigating the micro-level social structures of families within the macro structures of wider society, which in turn affects language ideology and practice. He is also involved in projects that combine theoretical syntax with language acquisition, specifically regarding relative clauses in English. Additionally, he has contributed to multiple publications related to family language policy and language practices among Swedish-English families, making significant advancements in the field of applied sociolinguistics.

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