Eva Codó Olsina

Eva Codó Olsina is a faculty member at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), affiliated with the Department of English Philology and German Studies and the Research Group in English Linguistics: Use and Acquisition in Multilingual Contexts (GReLA). Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, multilingual education, and language policy, particularly in Catalan and Spanish contexts.

Education:

• PhD in English Philology, Autonomous University of Barcelona (2003)
• Master of Linguistic Studies, Lancaster University (1999)
• Graduate in Philosophy and Letters (Anglo-Germanic Philology), Autonomous University of Barcelona (1996)
• Diploma in Translation and Interpretation (English-German), Autonomous University of Barcelona (1992)

Research Interests: Her work explores multilingual practices in institutional settings, language policy in education, migration-related communication, and social justice in linguistic ecosystems. Key themes include Catalan-English bilingualism, international school localization, and family language ideologies in transnational contexts.

Publications: Recent works (2024) analyze language acquisition in study-abroad programs, sociolinguistic justice for marginalized communities (e.g., Barcelona street vendors), and critical approaches to academic discourse. Her research consistently intersects sociolinguistics, education policy, and migration studies.

Awards:

• European Doctoral Mention (2006)

Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator for MINECO-funded projects including La apropiación del inglés como lengua global en la escuela catalana (2015–2018) and current project La llengua anglesa en el període de transició educativa (2023–2026). Collaborates internationally on multilingualism and identity.

Supervision: Has supervised 7 doctoral/master's theses, though specific student names are undisclosed.