E. Annamalai

E. Annamalai is Visiting Professor in Tamil in the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations. A linguist by training, he primarily focuses on modern and traditional Tamil grammar. His research interests include the development of indigenous languages of India, language use in the Tamil society, and language conflicts. In addition to instructing, he currently serves as Chair of Terralingua, an international non-profit organization that promotes bio-cultural diversity, and as Secretary-General of International Association for Tamil Research.