I am a linguist interested in varies matters of sociolinguistics, ranging from language variation and change, language acquisition, dialect, register, diglossia among others.
Mostafiz, P. & Ramsammy, M. (under review). Language attitudes condition gender-based asymmetries in child-directed speech: exploring morphological variation in Bangla. Journal of Sociolinguistics
- Awarded University of Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship
- Recipient of The University of Edinburgh Master's Dissertation Funds
- Ranked 2nd among the graduating batch for Bachelor of Arts in English, North South Univeristy (Class of 2020)
- Placed 1st in the 20th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Bangladesh
- Placed 3rd in the 2019 "Happy Chinese New Year" Chinese Calligraphy Contest in Bangladesh
- Placed 2nd in the 2021 "Chinese Bridge" Global Foreigners' Mandarin Conference- Online Dubbing Competition
- Co-hosted the "China- Bangladesh Art & Culture Day" (2023) organised by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bangladesh & Confucius Institute at NSU
- Acted as Adjudicator for “Bakeman's 3rd International Language League” organised by the Department of English & Modern Language, North South University.
- University of Edinburgh (2021-22)
High Merit (with High Distinction in dissertation)
Dissertation: “Morphological variation in Bangla: Exploring patterns of gender and age-based variation in child-directed speech”
Supervisor: Dr. Michael Ramsammy
- North South University (2016-20)
Bachelor of Arts in English
Summa Cum Laude
Department of English & Modern Languages, North South University
- Lecturer (July 2024 - Present)
- Adjunct Lecturer (July 2023- June 2024)
SHSS Core Courses:
- ENG210: Introduction to Linguistics
Departmental Major Courses (Major Concentration in Linguistics):
- ENG307: Semantics & Pragmatics
- ENG417: Fundamentals of Language Acquisition & Development
EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Courses:
- ENG102: Introduction to Composition
- ENG103: Intermediate Composition
- ENG105: Advanced Composition
Membership:
Conference presentations:
- [Upcoming] Paper titled, "Language attitudes condition gender-based asymmetries in child-directed speech: exploring morphological variation in Bangla" at the Linguistics 2025 Paris held at Sorbonne Université, Paris (2025, October 22-24).
- Presented a paper titled, "Language attitudes condition gender-based asymmetries in child-directed speech: exploring morphological variation in Bangla" at the United Kingdom Language Variation and Change, 14, Edinburgh, University Kingdom (2023, June 26)
- Presented a paper titled, "Morphological variation in Bangla: Exploring patterns of gender and age-based variation in child-directed speech" at the 75th Language Lunch, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2022, September 16)
University & Community Services:
- Course Coordinator (ENG102), Department of English & Modern Languages (Spring 2025 - Present)
- Member, EAP Curriculum and Textbook Revision Committee, Department of English & Modern Languages (May 2025 - Present)
- Adjudicator, “Bakeman's International Language League” organised by the Department of English & Modern Language, North South University (2023-2024)
- Faculty Volunteer, 25th Convocation, North South University (7 and 9 December 2024)
- Examiner, North South University Undergraduate Admission Test (Spring 2024, Summer 2025)
- Invigilator, North South University Undergraduate Admission Test (Spring 2024, Summer 2025)
- Advisor for newly admitted undergraduate students of the Department of English & Modern Languages, North South University (Spring 2024, Summer 2025)
- Organising Committee Member, BELTA-NSU International Conference (December 2024)
Trainings & Workshops:
- Co-organised a workshop titled, “What Now? FAQs Every New EAP Teacher Encounters” at North South University (26 June, 2025)
- Attended IQAC Faculty Training Workshop # 1: 'Addressing Disruptive Issues in the Classroom: Strategies for Students and Faculty' at North South University (06 March, 2025)
- Attended IQAC Faculty Training Workshop on Student Assessment at North South University (17 October, 2024)
- Participated in Faculty Orientation & Development Workshop Summer 2024 at North South University (4, 7 & 8 July, 2025)
- Sociolinguistics,
- Language Variation and Change,
- Child Directed Speech,
- Bilingualism,
- Diglossia
