Prof Sabine Asmus ,Leipzig university, Germany
Dr. Sabine Asmus is a distinguished linguist specializing in Celtic and minority languages. She earned her doctorate in Celtic Studies from Humboldt University in Berlin and later completed two habilitations in linguistic disciplines. Her academic career spans multiple institutions across Europe, where she has pioneered research in modern Welsh linguistics, lexicography, and sociolinguistics. Dr. Asmus has held professorial positions at the A. Mickiewicz University in Poznań and the University of Szczecin, where she established and led the Celtic Studies department. A prolific scholar, she has contributed extensively to linguistic research, focusing on the morphology, phonology, and orthography of Insular Celtic languages. In addition to her academic roles, she is an editor, reviewer, and member of several prestigious linguistic organizations. Her work plays a crucial role in the preservation and study of endangered languages, making her a leading figure in Celtic linguistics and minority language research.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Sabine Asmus pursued her higher education at Humboldt University in Berlin, where she earned a Diplom (M.A.) in Celtic Studies and English in 1987. She continued her academic journey at the same institution, completing a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies in 1991. Further advancing her expertise, she obtained a Habilitation in “Britannic Languages” from the University of Vienna in 2003, followed by a second Habilitation in Linguistics from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań in 2008. Throughout her studies, she was awarded several prestigious scholarships, including DAAD and British Council scholarships for research in Freiburg and Wales, as well as an Irish Government Scholarship for linguistic research in Ireland. These academic achievements and international research experiences laid the foundation for her distinguished career in Celtic and minority language studies.
Experience
Dr. Sabine Asmus is a distinguished professor specializing in Anglistics, Celtic Studies, and Minority Languages at the University of Szczecin. Previously, she held a professorship in Celtic Studies at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań from 2009 to 2012, where she played a key role in establishing the field. Her academic journey includes visiting and guest professorships at the University of Vienna (2000–2002), the Catholic University of Lublin (2004–2009), and the University of Potsdam (2006). In addition to her professorial roles, she has served as a lecturer and researcher at renowned institutions such as Humboldt University in Berlin, the University of Freiburg, and University College Llanbedr Pont Steffan in Wales. Over the years, she has contributed extensively to teaching and research through various academic positions across Germany, Poland, and the UK, solidifying her reputation as an expert in Celtic linguistics and minority language studies.
Awards & Honors
Dr. Sabine Asmus has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships in recognition of her contributions to Celtic linguistics and minority language studies. She was awarded DAAD Research Fellowships at Freiburg University in 1990 and 1991, followed by a British Council Scholarship at University College Llanbedr Pont Steffan in Wales in 1991. That same year, she received an Irish Government Research Grant for her studies in Ireland. From 1992 to 1993, she was a DAAD Scholarship recipient for young researchers in Wales. Beyond her academic achievements, Dr. Asmus has made significant contributions to linguistic scholarship as the founder and editor of Res Celticae, an influential journal in Celtic linguistics. Additionally, she serves as a reviewer for several esteemed linguistic journals, including ICPhS, Journal of Celtic Linguistics, and Soziolinguistic Studies, further establishing her as a leading expert in her field.
Research Focus
Dr. Sabine Asmus’s research focuses on various aspects of Celtic and minority languages, with a particular emphasis on modern Welsh linguistics, including morphology, phonology, orthography, and syntax. She has contributed extensively to Celtic language lexicography, working on comprehensive dictionary projects for Welsh and other Insular Celtic languages. Her sociolinguistic studies explore language change, bilingualism, and language policy within Celtic-speaking communities. Additionally, she has conducted in-depth research on Celtic color terminology, analyzing the semantic and cultural significance of colors in Insular Celtic languages. Dr. Asmus is also engaged in comparative syntax and phonology, examining structural patterns across lesser-known and minority languages, further advancing linguistic typology and historical linguistics.
Publication Top Notes
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Modern Welsh Grammar in Typological Perspective
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Lexicography of Insular Celtic Languages
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Celtic Color Terms: A Linguistic Analysis
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Morphological Structures in Welsh and Cornish
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Phonological Changes in Middle Welsh
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Sociolinguistic Challenges of Welsh Language Revitalization
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Irish and Scottish Gaelic in the 21st Century
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Syntax and Semantics of Insular Celtic
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Comparative Study of Old and Modern Breton
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Language Policy in Wales: Success and Challenges