Research Strengths and Groups
Research Strengths
Research Stories
The way ahead is understanding the marginal gains of the language game
Dr Kieran File
Sport is all about teamwork, and teamwork is all about communication. Yet when we think about elite-level sports, we still focus primarily on the physical – the distances covered, the shots played, the tackles made. My work seeks to shine a light on the critical role that language can play to help athletes and teams get an edge on the competition.
The way ahead is seeing the bigger picture behind what we say and how we say it
Dr Christopher Strelluf
People often think that language is something that’s fixed. And when it comes to how we use it, there’s a common misconception that some things are inherently right or wrong, better or worse. My work highlights how language is really a reflection of ourselves as individuals, groups and societies – our beliefs, our experiences and our prejudices.
Research Groups
Warwick Interaction & Talk (WIT) Network
Established in 2023, Warwick Interaction & Talk (WIT) Network brings together researchers from various departments at the University of Warwick and Monash University, all united by a shared interest in spoken interaction. We work with all types of spoken language data (SLD), passionate about discussing, exploring, and innovating diverse research and analytical methods for SLD. During term time, we convene biweekly hybrid data sessions where we share noteworthy SLD transcripts, participate in open-ended discussions, and collaborate on analyses. These sessions also serve as a platform for demonstrating research methods and analytical practices related to SLD.
Sports Culture and Communication Research Collective
The Sports Culture and Communication Research Collective are investigating questions of language and communication in sport with the aim of improving how players, teams and coaches communicate because communication is fundamental to success in sport.
Languages in Coventry Research Group
The Languages in Coventry Research Group investigates language diversity, language use and language education in the Coventry area.