Vincent Chanethom

I am interested in the phonology and syntax of South East Asian languages, such as Thai and Laotian. In phonology, I am particularly interested in suprasegmentals, especially the study of tone distribution. In syntax, I have recently worked on the Laotian passive construction, which I believe supports the existence of null object pro in that language. In addition to these interests, I do research in language acquisition. One current project involves looking at Voice Onset Time in bilingual children.

Academic Background

Master of Arts in Linguistics, 2006
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.
Language acquisition and linguistic analysis
Thesis topic: Tone crowding in Thai.

Maitrîse LCE anglais, 2003
Université de Savoie, Chambéry, France.
English and American literatures and civilizations
Thesis topic: African-American education from 1868 to 1954.

Licence LCE anglais/FLE, 2002

Université de Savoie, Chambéry, France.
Dual major: English and American literatures and civilizations; and teaching French as a second language.

Teaching Experience

• TA for LANGUAGE, taught by Professor Anna Szabolcsi, New York University, NY, Spring 2008
• Co-instructor for V61.0001 LANGUAGE, New York University, NY, Summer 2007
• French Teaching Assistant, Syracuse University, NY, 2004-2006
  I taught various undergraduate and graduate French courses (FRE 101, 201, 211, 212, 202, 300, 600).
• I designed syllabi for FRE 211, 212, 300 and 600.
• French Instructor, IFALPES, Annecy, France, 2003-2004
• I taught French as a second language at a variety of levels to students of various backgrounds.
• Humanitarian work in Thailand: as a Volunteer, I taught English to hotel staff and schools, ranging from primary to high school.