Robert B. Dewell
Associate Professor of German
Ph.D. in German Philology,
Tulane University, 1975
B.A. Davidson College, 1968
Further studies at Philipps-Universität
Marburg, 1966-67, 1972-73
His primary research interest is German linguistics, particularly in the area of cognitive semantics. His recent publications include "Dynamic Patterns of CONTAINMENT", "Moving around: The role of the conceptualizer in semantic interpretation," "Moving over: The role of systematic semantic processes in defining individual lexemes," and "Why Monday comes before Tuesday: The role of a non-deictic conceptualizer."