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Personal profile
I am a linguist who takes interest in language from a cognitive science perspective. I focus on formal modeling of syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, while considering the psychological processing aspects of language. My main theoretical orientation to language follows Emergentism. I welcome collaboration as I work with several different languages.I have published a book, several articles in SSCI journals, and complete reviews for alike journals. Currently, I am part of the editorial board for Humanities Social Sciences Communications. I welcome PhD supervision in linguistic-related topics in the areas of syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, connecting with psycholinguistics and second language acquisition. I dont however supervise in the areas of general language learning and teaching.https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Darcy_SperlichEmail: darcy.sperlich@xjtlu.edu.cnOffice: HS342
Research interests
Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics, Theoretical Linguistics, Experimental Linguistics, Applied Linguistics
English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Experience
Associate Professor, Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University, 2022 - present
Associate Professor, National Central University, 2021-2022
Assistant Professor, National Central University, 2017-2021
Assistant Professor, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, 2014-2017
Teaching
I have taught courses on syntax, semantics and pragmatics, SLA, psycholinguistics, introductory linguistics, and sociolinguistics
Awards and honours
2022 International Discipline Leading Talent Project (Young ), Science and Education Innovation Zone; 2022年度国际型学科领军人才
2021 Outstanding Research Award, National Central University
Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Linguistics, The University of Auckland, 2013
MA in Linguistics (First Class Honours), The University of Auckland, 2007
BA in Linguistics & Chinese (Honours), The University of Auckland, 2006
BA in Linguistics, Chinese, & Second Language Acquisition, The University of Auckland, 2005
Research areas
- Pragmatics
- Semantics
- Syntax
- Psycholinguistics
- Chinese
- Bilingualism
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
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Factivity in Chinese: A Synthesized Approach
Sperlich, D. (PI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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A synoptic view of Chinese psycholinguistics
Sperlich, D. & Liu, H., Apr 2025, A synoptic view of Chinese psycholinguistics. Shen, C. & Wei, W. (eds.). Routledge, (Routledge Resources Online – Chinese Studies).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Discourse effects in processing Chinese reflexive pronouns
Zhao, Y. & Sperlich, D., Aug 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Linguistics Vanguard.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Item repetition matters: Methodological considerations in bilingual language control research
Liu, H., Chaouch-Orozco, A. & Sperlich, D., Jan 2025, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Anaphora in L2 teaching and research: Theory and practicalities
Sperlich, D., Dec 2024, Current issues in L2 teaching and research. Kong, S., Huang, Y.-H., Chiu, M.-C., Wu, K.-L. & Her, O.-S. (eds.). Taipei: Crane, p. 1 27 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The processing and interpretation of sich in German as a second language by Japanese and Korean learners
Sperlich, D., 1 Nov 2024, In: Zeitschrift fur Sprachwissenschaft. 43, 2, p. 327-355 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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The Impact of Cognitive Load on Bilingual Language Control
Hong Liu (Speaker), Adel Chaouch-Orozco (Speaker) & Darcy Sperlich (Speaker)
Jun 2025 → …Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Predicting Words: Comparing Human Language Learners and Large Language Models
Hong Liu (Supervisor) & Darcy Sperlich (Co-supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Online measures of factivity in Chinese: An eye-tracking experiment.
Darcy Sperlich (Speaker), Hong Liu (Speaker) & Stephen Jeaco (Speaker)
5 Dec 2024 → 7 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Contextual influences on the processing of zìjǐ and tāzìjǐ
Darcy Sperlich (Speaker) & Yue Zhao (Speaker)
1 Nov 2024 → 3 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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The Impact of Cognitive Load on Bilingual Language Control
Hong Liu (Speaker), Adel Chaouch-Orozco (Speaker) & Darcy Sperlich (Speaker)
1 Nov 2024 → 3 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar