Donna B. Gerdts
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Professor Department of Linguistics Simon Fraser University Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5A 1S6 Office: (604) 291-3682 Home: (604) 224-7203 Fax: (604) 291-5659 E-mail: gerdts@sfu.ca |
I am a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Simon Fraser University. My teaching interests are syntactic theory, language typology, and Native American languages. My recent work includes research into the morphosyntax and semantics of Halkomelem, a First Nations language of British Columbia. I have also prepared educational materials for local bands and school. Other research interests include Korean syntax, especially the study of case, and applicatives in languages of the world. My research on Mapping Theory addresses the architecture of the morphology/syntax interface.
Research
Publications and Downloadable Papers
- Halkomelem
- Halkomelem Educational Materials
- Korean
- Morphosyntax, Mapping Theory, and Relational Grammar
Current Research Grants
Teaching and Learning
Professional Activities
- A founding editor of the Northwest Journal of Linguistics
- Whatcom Museum Society, British Columbia, Board of Directors
- President of The Society for the Study of the Indigenous Languages of the Americas, 2008