Lisa-Christine Altendorf, M.A.
Research Assistant
Supervised by Prof. Dr. Fuchs in the area of second language acquisition
PhD Student
I am a passionate young researcher dedicated to exploring the fascinating intersection of language, technology, and communication. My research interests span across several domains, each contributing to a holistic understanding of the dynamic world of communication. Audiovisual Translation Studies captivate my curiosity as I delve into the intricate process of translating meaning and culture across different media formats. Critical Discourse Analysis fuels my desire to uncover the hidden power structures and ideologies embedded in language, shedding light on how discourse shapes our perceptions of the world. My fascination with Language on Social Media drives me to examine the ever-evolving digital communication landscape, exploring how online platforms reshape language and influence society. Computer Mediated Communication is another area I explore, examining the impact of technology on the way we interact, connect, and communicate in the digital age. Lastly, Second Language Acquisition holds a special place in my heart as I investigate the processes and challenges individuals face when acquiring a new language. Through my research, I aspire to contribute to the ever-evolving understanding of language, communication, and technology in our rapidly changing world.
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Curriculum Vitae
Since 2022:
PhD student, Anglistik/Amerikanistik: Sprachwissenschaft, University of Bonn, Germany
Working title: Informal exposure and its connection to the lexical competence of young German learners of English.
2019 - 2022:
M.A. Applied Linguistics, University of Bonn, Germany
Thesis: "Exploring the connection between extramural online activities, lexical diversity, and errors in German upper grade students"
2016 - 2019:
B.A. English Studies and German Studies, Bonn University, Germany
Teaching:
WiSe 24/25: Methods in Applied Linguistics - Übung
SoSe23: Issues in language and communication, "Second Language Learning and the Media"
WiSe 22/23: Applied Linguistics: An Overview - Übung
Research Interests:
Audiovisual Translation Studies
Critical Discourse Analysis
Language on Social Media
Computer Mediated Communication
Second Language Acquisition
Anéla/VIOT Poster Prize
Year:
2023
Prize for:
Best academic poster, "Extramural activities and their relationship with English as a foreign language – Internetese versus standard English?
Presentations
"Extramural activities and vocabulary in young German learners of English: A regression & correlation analysis." Presented at the SIG Writing, Paris, 26 Jun 2024-28 Jun 2024.
"Extramural activities and their relationship with English as a foreign language: Internetese and standard English?" An investigation into lexical richness in German learners' writing. Talk at the Language Learning and Teaching in Digital Transformation Conference at PH Luzern, September 2023.
"Extramural activities and their relationship with English as a foreign language – Internetese versus standard English?" Poster at the 12th Bonn Applied English Linguistics Conference in Bonn, July 2023.
"Extramural activities and their relationship with English as a foreign language – Internetese versus standard English?" Poster at the Anela/ VIOT Juniorendag 2023, April 2023. Awarded with the poster prize.
"Extramural activities and their relationship with English as a foreign language – Internetese versus standard English?" Talk at the 4th Nachwuchstagung Englische Linguistik in Bonn, March 2023.
"Extramural Activities And German Students’ Proneness to Errors." Poster presentation at the 72. Studentische Tagung Sprachwissenschaft (StuTS), November 2022.
"Extramural activities and German students' lexical diversity in written texts: A case study." Talk at the "International Virtual Conference on Language and Literature (IVICOLL) held by The Language Centre of State Polytechnic of Malang, October 2022.
"Exploring the connection between extramural online activities and English competence in German upper grade students". Talk at the "11th Bonn Applied English Linguistics Conference", July 2022.
"The protest paradigm and Black Lives Matter movements in 2020: how do US American and German news differ in their reports on the events?". Talk at the 34th Conference of the Canadian Association for Translation Studies (CATS), May 2022 (online conference).
"Inivitation or offer? - Speech act recognition by German and American language users". Talk at the 10th Bonn Applied English Linguistics Conference, July 2021 (online conference).
"Collocational competence at university level - a case study of crosslinguistic influence between German and English". Talk at the Nachwuchstagung für Englische Linguistik (NEL3), February 2021 (online conference).
"'Sed Lex, Dura Lex' - Of Law Making and Breaking in The Shadowhunter Chronicles". Talk at Understanding Imaginary World": A students' conference on world-building in Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Beyond, June 2019.