UROP Project
Spanish-Arabic Glottal Stops
Linguistics, Language, Culture, Arabic, Phonology, Technology, Translation, International, Middle-East, Culture, Diaspora
Research Mentor: Mrs. Eden Gordon Stafstrom,
Department, College, Affiliation: Modern Languages, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: erg14@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Dr. Antje Muntendam
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: amuntendam@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Mr. Sergio Salazar Rodó
Faculty Collaborators Email: sjsalazar@fsu.edu
Department, College, Affiliation: Modern Languages, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: erg14@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Dr. Antje Muntendam
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: amuntendam@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Mr. Sergio Salazar Rodó
Faculty Collaborators Email: sjsalazar@fsu.edu
Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-8, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-8, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
This project documents the speech patterns and experiences of Moroccan immigrants to Alicante, Spain. Previous studies have documented specific phonological patterns in Spanish-Arabic bilinguals in the Caribbean. It is hoped that comparisons between this Caribbean data and our Alicante data, we might add to a broader understanding of bilingual speech and how languages affect one another. We have collected data from ten participants, and are in the process of data analysis.Research Tasks: Our team is seeking new members to help balance our time between data analysis and presentations at research conferences. Tasks need for data analysis include:
-Translation of Moroccan Arabic in brief recorded interviews
-Identification of vowel sequences
-Online file uploads
Undergraduate assistants may also be eligible to come with the team on conferences. We are willing to mentor students in how to prepare research presentations, network at research conferences, and search for travel funding. If students develop related research interests, we are willing to help them develop their own projects with their own presentations and/or publications.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required:
At least intermediate level of understanding of Moroccan Arabic
Digital Literacy, comfortable learning Praat (existing experience not required)
Recommended:
Linguistic/cultural knowledge
Any level of understanding of Spanish
Comfortable with statistics
Understanding of Excel and related apps
Note: Please apply even if you do not have all of these recommended skills! We are happy to help you learn!
Mentoring Philosophy
As a research mentor, my favorite moments as a mentor are when I get the chance to help them achieve their own goals, by helping them navigate graduate school applications, writing letters of recommendation, searching for international opportunities, applying for undergraduate funding, or preparing them for prominent conferences and networking events. I firmly believe in the importance of fostering the growth and development of research assistants in the pursuit of their own dreams. I approach mentorship with the values of identifying mentees' goals and aspirations, evaluating their unique talents and skills, and building upon them to help them achieve their full potential.A strong mentor-mentee relationship is founded on mutual respect, open communication, and trust. I strive to create an environment where mentees feel valued and empowered to take ownership of their work.
I recognize the importance of giving mentees a chance to shine and showcase their abilities. I actively promote their achievements, both within the research team and in professional settings, allowing them to gain recognition and build their confidence. I strive to empower mentees to become leaders in their own right, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and determination to achieve their goals.
My approach to research mentorship is centered on fostering mentees' growth, learning, and achievement. By identifying their goals, building on their talents, promoting mutual respect and accountability, embracing challenges, and encouraging inquiry-based learning, I aim to empower mentees to shine as leaders who can confidently pursue and accomplish their aspirations.