Jared S. Klein
Research Professor of Classics
Distinguished
Research Professor 2002
Creative Research
Medal 1983
Jared S. Klein, Professor of Linguistics, Classics, and Germanic
and Slavic Languages, is one of the world’s leading experts on
comparative Indo-European linguistics. His research focuses primarily
on the syntax of Proto-Indo-European, the original language from
which such languages as Greek, Latin, English, Russian, and Sanskrit
arose. Dr. Klein’s research emphasis on the Rigveda, the most ancient Indian literary work, has generated both national
and international acclaim. His research interests also include
the comparative syntax of the Gothic, Classical Armenian, and
Greek versions of the New Testament Gospels. The volume and quality
of his research output is notable as well; he has published five
books, 30 articles, and 57 book reviews, many of which appear
in eminent journals. Dr. Klein’s work is methodically laying
the groundwork for an eventual reconstruction of the discourse
structure of Proto-Indo-European.
Source: 23rd Annual Research Awards Program (2002)
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