Anastasia Giannakidou, the Frank J. McLoraine Professor of Linguistics, has always been captivated by the intricacies of language. Growing up in a picturesque Greek town, she developed a deep appreciation for language's diverse meanings and structures because of Greek education. Throughout her journey from Greece, to the Netherlands to the United States, where she now teaches at the University of Chicago, she has constantly pushed boundaries by exploring new languages and undertaking exciting projects. Professor Giannakidou shares her insights on the immense value of multilingualism and how language is intertwined with various aspects of life.
Anastasia Giannakidou, the Frank J. McLoraine Professor of Linguistics, has always been captivated by the intricacies of language. Growing up in a picturesque Greek town, she developed a deep appreciation for language's diverse meanings and structures because of Greek education. Throughout her journey from Greece, to the Netherlands to the United States, where she now teaches at the University of Chicago, she has constantly pushed boundaries by exploring new languages and undertaking exciting projects. Professor Giannakidou shares her insights on the immense value of multilingualism and how language is intertwined with various aspects of life.