Public Defense of a Doctoral Dissertation in Languages, Literature, and Translation Studies - Clara Lombart

When we communicate, we constantly adapt the way we speak so that we can be understood. The goal is to avoid overwhelming our conversation partner with too much new information, while also avoiding the unnecessary repetition of information they already know. In this context, certain pieces of information are highlighted in speech because they are considered new or important to the listener.

This thesis focuses specifically on how we emphasize this type of information in conversation. It aims to understand how these mechanisms work, both in a spoken language (taking gestures into account as well), French, and in a sign language, LSFB. What methods are used? How often? And how are they employed in conversation?

The presentation will be delivered in three languages: LSFB, French, and English.

• Prof. Lieven VANDELANOTTE (Chair), UNamur
• Prof. Laurence MEURANT (Advisor), FNRS – UNamur
• Prof. Kathy HUET (Co-advisor), UMons
• Dr. Jorina BRYSBAERT, FNRS – UCLouvain
• Prof. Véronique DELVAUX, FNRS – UMons
• Prof. Gaëlle FERRÉ, University of Poitiers
• Prof. Pilar PRIETO VIVES, Pompeu Fabra University
• Dr. Anna PUUPPONEN, University of Jyväskylä

You are cordially invited to attend this defense.
The announcement will be followed by a reception in the Academic Hall.