Hiwa Asadpour
Goethe University Frankfurt
Member of: WG1, WG2, WG3, WG4
FEATURED NEOLOGISM:
My favorite neologism is “asymmetric bilingualism,” a term that reflects a situation where a bilingual individual has unequal proficiency in their two languages. This term is structured from “asymmetric,” meaning not equal, and “bilingualism,” which is the ability to speak two languages. It is used in linguistic research to describe language contact scenarios where one language is dominant over the other. The term has been increasingly relevant in discussions about language acquisition and use in multilingual communities.
I am an associate researcher at Goethe University, with a focus on linguistic studies, particularly in the areas of bilingualism and language contact. My work explores the dynamics of “asymmetric bilingualism,” where individuals have unequal proficiency in their languages. This research is highly relevant to ENEOLI as it contributes to the understanding of how languages interact within multilingual communities. For more details on my research and publications, please visit my university profile. https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/109653793/Associate_researcher
