Leslie Layne, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
English Department
Lynchburg College
Degrees and Certifications
Ph.D., Linguistics, Melbourne University
M.A. Preliminary, Linguistics, La Trobe University
B.A., Spanish, College of William and Mary
Experience/Background
I received my Ph.D. in Linguistics from Melbourne University in Australia, where I taught before coming to Lynchburg College in 2004.
2004-present: Assistant Professor of English, Lynchburg College
Professional/Research Interests
My research interests include syntax, semantics, English language linguistics, English grammar, and pragmatics. My Ph.D. was on abstract theoretical syntax, focusing particularly on development of a theory of grammar called Categorial Grammar. I usually explain this to non-linguists as a mathematical model of language, but it also involves a great deal of semantics and logic.
Information on Courses Taught
Undergrad Courses:
Engl 111 & 112 - Composition I & II
Honr 103 - Advanced English Composition
Engl 401 - History of English
Engl 315 - English Grammar
Engl 201 - Literature and Culture I
Graduate Courses:
Engl 601 - History of English
Engl 613 - Advanced English Grammar & Linguistics
Personal Information
I enjoy traveling and have done so fairly extensively. I love music so much that I cannot seem to get enough of it. I am also an avid amateur astronomer and self-proclaimed computer geek. And I have a peculiar fascination with wombats...
E-mail: layne.l@lynchburg.edu