My name is Mary Bary. I am a PhD student in Applied Linguistics at Northern Arizona University.
In my work within applied linguistics, I conduct both methodological and substantive research. My areas of focus include Corpus Linguistics, Legal Linguistics, and Second Language Acquisition.
I also serve as the editorial assistant for the Language Learning journal.
Email: ma3228@nau.edu
Corpus Linguistics
In all my work, I use corpus tools and methods whenever necessary. I "Trust the Text".
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Legal Linguistics
In Legal Linguistics, I focus on making legal language clearer and more comprehensible to the public. My projects include research on the Miranda warnings, where I analyze how well people (both native and non-native speakers) understand their legal rights.
Second Language Acquisition
My research in SLA examines the impact of various media forms, such as TV shows and music, on learning English. I investigate learners' receptive and productive knowledge of English, analyzing both their comprehension and usage, as well as other components contributing to their learning development.
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Education
2023 – Present
Northern Arizona University
PhD, Applied Linguistics
2020
The University of Utah
MA, Linguistics
2016: MA in TESL