Research interests

Linguistics: The technical field with a human face.

The following links describe some of my recent research projects, including, in some cases, pictures of places where I have taught or done research:

Grammatical description of underdocumented languages

Clause combining in Siberian languages. (editing project in process, co-edited with Natalya Koshkaryova).

A typological grammar of Panare. (Book project in process, co-authored with Doris L. Payne).

Understanding English Grammar. Textbook in process, for courses in English grammar taught in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, and TESOL programs. NOT a pedagogical grammar.