About
Lars-Johan Ekerot is an Associate Professor of Nordic Languages at Lund University, affiliated with the Swedish Language and Literature Center (SOL) under the Faculties of Humanities and Theology. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in language teaching, translation training, and EU policy-related linguistic simplification.
- Current position: Affiliated researcher at SOL
- Former roles: Senior Lecturer in Swedish, Guest Professor at University of Minnesota
Research Focus: Construction syntax of modern Swedish, analyzed from functional and contrastive perspectives, with emphasis on formal written language structures. His work intersects with second language acquisition, translation studies, and language policy.
Publications: Includes 15+ years of research trends across syntax analysis, Swedish-as-a-second-language pedagogy, and EU translation methodologies. Key contributions include simplified formal written language frameworks and contrastive grammatical studies.
- Scientific Awards: Kockskabelöningen (1989), Oscar II's Stipendium (1990), Kockska Priset (1992), Wellanderpriset (1999)
Additional Qualifications: Led translation curriculum development (2002-2006), conducted guest seminars for EU translators (1999-2003, 2008), and designed part-time Swedish language courses for teachers of the deaf (1991-1994).
