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New Book by Linguistics Professor Gives New Insights to Field of Cognitive Science
November 23rd, 2020
David Lightfoot, a professor in the Department of Linguistics and co-director of the PhD-level Interdisciplinary Concentration in Cognitive Science, recently published Born to Parse through MIT Press. The book provides new contributions to the field of cognitive science, specifically in the area of Minimalist thinking in language acquisition.
Georgetown Alumnus Ron Klain’s Appointment By Biden Reflects Commitment to Public Service
November 18th, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden’s recent appointment of veteran political strategist Ron Klain (C’83) has prompted members of the university community to recall the Georgetown alumnus’ commitment to public service and his impact as an adjunct professor.
Spanish and Portuguese Professor Publishes Book on Noted Sociologist Orlando Fals Borda
November 16th, 2020
Joanne Rappaport, a professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, published Cowards Don’t Make History in October of this year. The book follows the research-activist collective La Rosca de Investigación y Acción Social, which was created by renowned sociologist Orlando Fals Borda, a pioneer for sociological research in Latin America and beyond.
