About
Ulrikke Rindal is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Teacher Education and School Research, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo. Her work focuses on English didactics, particularly oral communication, language identity, and perceptions of language learning in the Norwegian context. She conducts qualitative research using interviews and video observation to understand how English is used and perceived among students in and outside schools.
- PhD in English Didactics, University of Oslo (2013)
- Master in Applied Linguistics, University of York (2006)
- Bachelor in English Literature, University of Oslo (2004)
Her research interests include sociolinguistics, language attitudes, English teaching practices, and sociolinguistic variation in Norway. She explores how media, identity, and classroom dynamics influence language use and learning. Her instructional roles include courses on English phonetics, language attitudes, and didactic research methods.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on English in Norway, classroom language use, pronunciation, and teacher education. These works appear in journals such as The Modern Language Journal, TESOL Quarterly, and Journal of Sociolinguistics, as well as in edited volumes on English didactics and teacher education. They emphasize qualitative analysis, identity construction, and pedagogical implications.
Ulrikke Rindal has supervised multiple PhD and Master’s students, contributing significantly to the next generation of educational researchers. She is involved in key research projects such as Linking Instruction and Student Experiences (LISE) and STAGE (STArtAlder and extramural ENGLISH), which examine language learning in and beyond school settings.
- Research Group: Studies of Instruction across Subjects and Competences (SISCO)
- Projects: LISE, STAGE
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