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Hashmita A

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Linguistics PhD candidate specializing in syntax and phasehood, advancing theory through research and teaching.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role in linguistics research and teaching where I can advance syntax-focused work (especially phasehood and case) while contributing to strong, supportive classroom instruction and academic collaboration.

I am a Linguistics PhD candidate at the University of California, Los Angeles, working on “Read-Only Phases: Rethinking Phasehood” under the guidance of Stefan Keine, with ongoing mentorship from Anoop Mahajan, Ethan Poole, and Michelle Yuan. My research focuses on the structure of phases and how empirical data in Hindi-Urdu tests our theoretical assumptions.

My work has been published and presented across venues including Glossa, CLS, FASAL, and UCLA seminars, including papers such as “Read-Only: Rethinking phasehood” and “Dependent dative case in Hindi-Urdu.” I enjoy turning careful linguistic evidence into clear theoretical contributions, and I’m especially drawn to the interaction between syntax, case, and phasehood.

Alongside research, I have gained substantial teaching experience as a Teaching Fellow/Instructor and Teaching Assistant/Associate at UCLA, teaching courses including “Syntax I,” “Syntax II,” “Introduction to Linguistics,” and “Applied Phonetics.” I’ve also taught at NYU, including “Sex, Gender, and Language” and “Techniques in Regional Cuisine,” and I bring a student-centered approach to structuring difficult material.

I’ve supported research projects as a Research Assistant, including work on hierarchy effects in Hindi-Urdu and pro-drop in Portuguese, while also leading projects in the UCLA Experience Project context. I’m motivated by rigorous inquiry and strong academic mentorship, and I’m proud to have received recognition such as the Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award, multiple fellowships, and research support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Assistant

University of California, Los Angeles

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Research Assistant in the Department of Linguistics working on the project “Hierarchy Effects in Hindi-Urdu,” with Stefan Keine as principal investigator.

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Research Assistant

New York University

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Research Assistant in the Department of Linguistics working on the project “Pro-drop in Brazilian and Iberian Portuguese,” with Gregory Guy as principal investigator.

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Service Reviewer

Chicago Linguistics Society 61

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Reviewer for Chicago Linguistics Society 61 (UChicago) in 2025.

Service Reviewer

Southern California Undergraduate Linguistics Conference

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Reviewer for the Southern California Undergraduate Linguistics Conference (UCLA) in 2025.

Teaching Assistant - Intro Linguistics

University of California, Los Angeles

Teaching Assistant for “Introduction to Linguistics” (LING 20) at UCLA, taught by Carson Stze.

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Teaching Assistant - Syntax II

University of California, Los Angeles

Teaching Assistant for “Syntax II” (LING 165B) at UCLA, taught by Nicoletta Loccioni.

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Teaching Assistant - Syntax I

University of California, Los Angeles

Teaching Assistant for “Syntax I” (LING 120B) at UCLA, taught by Nicoletta Loccioni.

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Teaching Associate - Applied Phonetics

University of California, Los Angeles

Teaching Associate for “Applied Phonetics” (LING 102) at UCLA, taught by Elise Bell.

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Instructor - College Teaching

University of California, Los Angeles

Instructor for “College Teaching of Linguistics” (LING 495) at UCLA, with Jessica Rett as faculty advisor.

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Teaching Associate - Syntax I

University of California, Los Angeles

Teaching Associate for “Syntax I” (LING 120B) at UCLA, taught by Nikos Angelopoulos.

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Teaching Assistant - Regional Cuisine

New York University

Teaching Assistant for “Techniques in Regional Cuisine” (FOOD-GE 2183) at NYU, taught by Wai Hon Chu.

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Teaching Fellow - Syntax I

University of California, Los Angeles

Teaching Fellow for “Syntax I” (LING 120B) at UCLA, taught by Ethan Poole.

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Adjunct Instructor - Sex, Gender, Language

New York University

Adjunct Instructor for “Sex, Gender, and Language” (LING-UA 21) at NYU, taught by Louise Vaari.

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Teaching Associate - Syntax II

University of California, Los Angeles

Teaching Associate for “Syntax II” (LING 165B) at UCLA, taught by Nicoletta Loccioni.

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Linguistics

2020 - 2026

Ph.D. in Linguistics at UCLA (2020–2026). Dissertation research: “Read-Only Phases: Rethinking Phasehood,” advised by Stefan Keine with committee members including Anoop Mahajan, Ethan Poole, and Michelle Yuan.

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

C.Phil., Linguistics

2022 - 2023

C.Phil. in Linguistics at UCLA (2022–2023).

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Master of Arts (M.A.), Linguistics

2020 - 2022

M.A. in Linguistics at UCLA (2020–2022).

New York University

Bachelor of Science, Food Studies; Spanish and Linguistics

2015 - 2019

Grade: Summa cum laude

B.S. at New York University (2015–2019) in Food Studies with Spanish and Linguistics. Summa cum laude; honours thesis: “Nominal Structure in Hindi-Urdu,” advised by Stephanie Harves and Lucas Champollion.