Constance Bartlett Hieatt

American scholar and linguistic expert

Constance Bartlett Hieatt - American scholar and linguistic expert
Born

1928
97 years ago

Died

December 29th, 2011
13 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

Links & References

Constance Bartlett Hieatt contributed significantly to the field of linguistics and medieval studies. Hieatt focused on Old and Middle English literature, providing insights into various texts from these periods. Hieatt was a professor at both the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta, where her work influenced studies in medieval language and literature. She edited and authored several important works, enhancing the understanding of gender roles in medieval texts. Hieatt's expertise also extended to the analysis of dialects and semantics in linguistics.

Authored scholarly works on medieval literature

Edited influential texts in linguistics

Taught at University of Toronto and University of Alberta

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