I'm a cognitive scientist who studies and writes about language. As an experimental psychologist, I conduct research with my students on discourse, pragmatics, and nonliteral language. But I also try to share research on communication with a broader audience. Specifically, I have authored or co-authored several books for the general public on a variety of topics. These include second language learning in adulthood, cross-cultural communication, language and aging, and irony and sarcasm. In 2023, I published two additional books: one on miscommunication and one on language and identity. I'm currently completing a manuscript on plagiarism and appropriation for Cambridge University Press. Information about all of my books can be found under the "Books" and "Reviews" sections of this website. I also write for The Conversation and contribute monthly articles about language and communication to Psychology Today. Links to these pieces can be found under "Articles/interviews." |