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Tina Krennmayr is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam specializing in (applied) cognitive linguistics, particularly focusing on metaphor and its various manifestations in discourse. Her research explores how metaphors function in language, influencing understanding and communication. She has a keen interest in metaphor variation in discourse, corpus linguistics, and the implications of metaphor for foreign language education. Krennmayr's teaching spans both Bachelor's and Master's programs, where she contributes to courses in English Language Communication Studies and Multimodal Communication. Her commitment to education aligns with global objectives, notably the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals aimed at improving societal outcomes across member states. Through her work, Krennmayr aims to foster a deeper understanding of how metaphorical language shapes perceptions and thought processes.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contributing to research and teaching in applied cognitive linguistics.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.