Robert Poole
@repoole.bsky.social
Associate professor of applied linguistics at the University of Alabama. Interests in ecolinguistics, corpus linguistics, language change, and discourse.
I am excited to announce "Language and Ecology in the Anthropoce: A Symposium on Ecolinguistics" on February 5-6, 2026. The event (3 keynotes & 20 presentations) is free and online. Register using the QR code below to receive updates on the schedule and links for attending.
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I am excited to announce "Language and Ecology in the Anthropoce: A Symposium on Ecolinguistics" on February 5-6, 2026. The event (3 keynotes & 20 presentations) is free and online. Register using the QR code below to receive updates on the schedule and links for attending.
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Funding opportunity: PhD at Sussex
- Open to applicants on PhD Linguistics
- Scholarships cover tuition fees, a stipend at UK Research Council rates plus some research & training costs
- 5 interdisciplinary themes addressing major social sciences challenges
www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
- Open to applicants on PhD Linguistics
- Scholarships cover tuition fees, a stipend at UK Research Council rates plus some research & training costs
- 5 interdisciplinary themes addressing major social sciences challenges
www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
SEDarc (ESRC) PhD scholarships for research in the Social Sciences : University of Sussex
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September 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Funding opportunity: PhD at Sussex
- Open to applicants on PhD Linguistics
- Scholarships cover tuition fees, a stipend at UK Research Council rates plus some research & training costs
- 5 interdisciplinary themes addressing major social sciences challenges
www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
- Open to applicants on PhD Linguistics
- Scholarships cover tuition fees, a stipend at UK Research Council rates plus some research & training costs
- 5 interdisciplinary themes addressing major social sciences challenges
www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
Only a few more days to submit to the International Conference on Ecolinguistics in Rennes, France in July 2026! ice-8.sciencesconf.org?lang=en
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September 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Only a few more days to submit to the International Conference on Ecolinguistics in Rennes, France in July 2026! ice-8.sciencesconf.org?lang=en
Just deleted my Academia account, as it didn't seem useful anymore. And their data rights and new AI policy....I'm out.
September 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Just deleted my Academia account, as it didn't seem useful anymore. And their data rights and new AI policy....I'm out.
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"Since 1800, there’s been a sharp decline in nature-related words in English language books. It closely matches a simulation of nature–human interactions." A new piece in @grist.org by Kate Yoder, with some #ecolinguistics input from @repoole.bsky.social grist.org/language/nat...
The words we use to talk about nature are disappearing. Here’s why that matters.
We’ll need to do more than ‘touch grass’ to revive them.
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September 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Since 1800, there’s been a sharp decline in nature-related words in English language books. It closely matches a simulation of nature–human interactions." A new piece in @grist.org by Kate Yoder, with some #ecolinguistics input from @repoole.bsky.social grist.org/language/nat...
I haven’t posted recently, but this publication from my former student deserves sharing. This started as an MA thesis project and is now published in a leading journal! It’s excellent ! #CADS #SLW authors.elsevier.com/a/1liFa3n6UY...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I haven’t posted recently, but this publication from my former student deserves sharing. This started as an MA thesis project and is now published in a leading journal! It’s excellent ! #CADS #SLW authors.elsevier.com/a/1liFa3n6UY...
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What happens when activists creatively reimagine corporate logos to resist branding narratives?
Our new paper explores the powerful multimodal practice of "figurative subversion" and its role in challenging corporate messages.
Read it here: bit.ly/3GrXAse
Our new paper explores the powerful multimodal practice of "figurative subversion" and its role in challenging corporate messages.
Read it here: bit.ly/3GrXAse
July 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
What happens when activists creatively reimagine corporate logos to resist branding narratives?
Our new paper explores the powerful multimodal practice of "figurative subversion" and its role in challenging corporate messages.
Read it here: bit.ly/3GrXAse
Our new paper explores the powerful multimodal practice of "figurative subversion" and its role in challenging corporate messages.
Read it here: bit.ly/3GrXAse
Call for proposals for the International Conference on Ecolinguistics in Rennes, France July 9-11, 2026. ice-8.sciencesconf.org/resource/pag...
8th International Conference on Ecolinguistics - Sciencesconf.org
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June 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Call for proposals for the International Conference on Ecolinguistics in Rennes, France July 9-11, 2026. ice-8.sciencesconf.org/resource/pag...
And the China tour concludes with two talks at Beijing Normal University! Excited by the partnerships and collaboration that will hopefully come to be!
June 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
And the China tour concludes with two talks at Beijing Normal University! Excited by the partnerships and collaboration that will hopefully come to be!
A great time discussing contemporary ecolinguistics and diachronic corpus-assisted discourse studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University!
June 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A great time discussing contemporary ecolinguistics and diachronic corpus-assisted discourse studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University!
I love college campuses. This is Beijing Foreign Studies University.
June 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I love college campuses. This is Beijing Foreign Studies University.
Stunning scene in Chongqing on my last night! What a great few days here!
June 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Stunning scene in Chongqing on my last night! What a great few days here!
Wonderful conference at Chongqing University on Digital Studies in Language and Literature. Honored to give a keynote!
June 1, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Wonderful conference at Chongqing University on Digital Studies in Language and Literature. Honored to give a keynote!
3 universities, 6 talks, 9 days! Just finished talk 1 this morning —rest and repeat! #corpuslinguistics #CADS #ecolinguistics
May 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
3 universities, 6 talks, 9 days! Just finished talk 1 this morning —rest and repeat! #corpuslinguistics #CADS #ecolinguistics
Corpus linguistics meets natural resource management in an excellent, just-published study from Fitzsimmons-Doolan and Beseres Pollack! link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Using Corpus Linguistics to Investigate Approaches to Oyster Fishery Management Across Political Boundaries - Environmental Management
Oysters are critical resources that filter water, generate habitat, and safeguard shorelines in coastal and marine ecosystems. Balancing conservation needs with sustainable oyster fisheries is essenti...
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April 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Corpus linguistics meets natural resource management in an excellent, just-published study from Fitzsimmons-Doolan and Beseres Pollack! link.springer.com/article/10.1...
A transdisciplinary conference on ecopoetics and environmental artivism labrc.co.uk/2025/02/23/e...
Eco-Poetics and Environmental Artivism
Eco-Poetics and Environmental Artivism A Transdisciplinary ConferenceJuly 4-5, 2025 July 4: In person participation at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park (and online)July 5: Fully online Registrati…
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April 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A transdisciplinary conference on ecopoetics and environmental artivism labrc.co.uk/2025/02/23/e...
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Language can be a weapon, BUT it can also be used to resist. #Metaphors of resistance in the discourse of 🇪🇦🇬🇧🇳🇱 cycling activists in this paper co-authored with @laurafilardollamas.bsky.social journals.rudn.ru/linguistics/... @modacitylife.com @brenttoderian.bsky.social @repoole.bsky.social
Metaphors of resistance in the counter-discourse of Spanish, English and Dutch cycling activists
Russian Journal of Linguistics Vol 29, No 1 (2025): Ecolinguistics: Consolidating a research paradigm
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April 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Language can be a weapon, BUT it can also be used to resist. #Metaphors of resistance in the discourse of 🇪🇦🇬🇧🇳🇱 cycling activists in this paper co-authored with @laurafilardollamas.bsky.social journals.rudn.ru/linguistics/... @modacitylife.com @brenttoderian.bsky.social @repoole.bsky.social
Congratulations to my friend and colleague Dr. Ali Fuad Selvi for earning tenure and promotion at UA! Such an amazing record of research, teaching, and service. #TESOL #AppliedLinguistics #UA
April 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Congratulations to my friend and colleague Dr. Ali Fuad Selvi for earning tenure and promotion at UA! Such an amazing record of research, teaching, and service. #TESOL #AppliedLinguistics #UA
Oooh, they are more than a year away, but I'm already excited about the possibility of attending both the International Conference on Ecolinguistics in France and Corpora and Discourse Studies in Lancaster next summer! What a trip that would be! Let's make it happen!
April 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Oooh, they are more than a year away, but I'm already excited about the possibility of attending both the International Conference on Ecolinguistics in France and Corpora and Discourse Studies in Lancaster next summer! What a trip that would be! Let's make it happen!
Just published special issue on Ecolinguistics from the Russian Journal of Ecolinguistics. Honored to write the introduction and have the opportunity to read this superb collection of articles. journals.rudn.ru/linguistics/...
Vol 29, No 1 (2025)
Vol 29, No 1 (2025) - Russian Journal of Linguistics
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April 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Just published special issue on Ecolinguistics from the Russian Journal of Ecolinguistics. Honored to write the introduction and have the opportunity to read this superb collection of articles. journals.rudn.ru/linguistics/...
Just finished another chapter and have a clear vision for the next two with the data ready to go! Much work remains but momentum is building! Is that a finish line I see in the distance?
April 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just finished another chapter and have a clear vision for the next two with the data ready to go! Much work remains but momentum is building! Is that a finish line I see in the distance?
Two rather short, recently published Encyclopedia entries concerning ecolinguistics. Reach out to [email protected] if you are unable to access and would like a pdf
1. Ecolinguistics: doi.org/10.1016/B978...
2. Corpus linguistics and Ecolinguistics: doi.org/10.1016/B978...
1. Ecolinguistics: doi.org/10.1016/B978...
2. Corpus linguistics and Ecolinguistics: doi.org/10.1016/B978...
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March 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Two rather short, recently published Encyclopedia entries concerning ecolinguistics. Reach out to [email protected] if you are unable to access and would like a pdf
1. Ecolinguistics: doi.org/10.1016/B978...
2. Corpus linguistics and Ecolinguistics: doi.org/10.1016/B978...
1. Ecolinguistics: doi.org/10.1016/B978...
2. Corpus linguistics and Ecolinguistics: doi.org/10.1016/B978...
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📢 Is nostalgia what it used to be? A corpus approach to diachronic change in emotion talk
🗓️ 02 April @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
I'm so looking forward to sharing & discussing the work that @journolinguist.bsky.social have been doing on this
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/is-no...
🗓️ 02 April @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
I'm so looking forward to sharing & discussing the work that @journolinguist.bsky.social have been doing on this
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/is-no...
Is nostalgia what it used to be? A corpus approach to diachronic change in emotion talk
Against an interdisciplinary backdrop of rising interest in nostalgia, this paper examines the framing of the labels ‘nostalgia’ and ‘nostalgic’.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
📢 Is nostalgia what it used to be? A corpus approach to diachronic change in emotion talk
🗓️ 02 April @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
I'm so looking forward to sharing & discussing the work that @journolinguist.bsky.social have been doing on this
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/is-no...
🗓️ 02 April @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
I'm so looking forward to sharing & discussing the work that @journolinguist.bsky.social have been doing on this
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/is-no...