Shuan Osman Karim
Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
My research focusses on historical reconstruction based on morphosyntactic variation among endangered, underdocumented, and minoritized Iranic languages.
Research Highlights
Exploring the rich linguistic heritage of Kurdish languages through comprehensive documentation and analysis.
Kurdish Dialectology
Comprehensive analysis of morphosyntactic variation across Kurdish dialects, with focus on Sorani and Kurmanji varieties.
Language Documentation
Digital preservation of endangered Kurdish dialects through audio recordings, transcriptions, and linguistic analysis.
Comparative Historical Linguistics
"Neo-Grammarian" inspired comparitive linguistic reconstruction with a focus on Iranic languages and Indo-European more generally.
Let's Collaborate
Interested in Kurdish linguistics research, collaboration opportunities, or academic consultation? I'd love to hear from you.