About
Ulla Börestam serves as Professor at the Department of Scandinavian Languages, Uppsala University, specializing in linguistic and cultural contact between Scandinavian countries with particular focus on interscandinavian comprehension.
Her research interests encompass:
- Linguistic and cultural contact between Scandinavian countries
- Interscandinavian comprehension
- Sociolinguistics
- Stylistics and drama dialogue
- Language identity abroad, particularly in Spain
Professor Börestam's scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on Scandinavian language communities, examining how speakers of different Scandinavian languages communicate across national borders. Her methodological approaches include participant observation as seen in her research on linguistic strategies in Iceland and experimental work on Danish-Swedish comprehension.
Her academic recognition includes membership in:
- Letterstedtska föreningen (elected member)
- Isländska sällskapet
- Hugo Valentin-centret
She has supervised doctoral students Solveig Malmsten, Malin Löfström, and Jannie Teinler (as assistant supervisor), teaching courses on sociolinguistics, bilingualism, culture and communication, and stylistics for foreign students. Currently, she conducts research on Scandinavian intercomprehension and identity abroad, specifically examining language habits among Nordic migrants in Spain.
