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Ying Wang is an Associate Professor in English linguistics at Karlstad University since 2020, specializing in English for academic purposes, applied corpus linguistics, and second language writing. She holds a PhD from Uppsala University (2013) and has taught courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels focusing on academic writing, second language pedagogy, and corpus methodology. Her research explores rhetorical structures in disciplinary genres, evaluative language resources, and the impact of extramural English activities on L2 writing development. Notable projects include the Swedish Learner English Corpus (SLEC) initiative and analyses of predatory publishing practices in political science. She has also examined government communication strategies during the UK's COVID-19 pandemic response through corpus-assisted discourse studies. Key research contributions span formulaic language use in ELF contexts, methodological innovations in corpus linguistics, and linguistic comparisons between well-established and predatory journals. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in education and scholarly publishing ethics. Publications span prestigious journals like English for Specific Purposes , Text & Talk , and Journal of Second Language Writing , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to language studies. Current projects emphasize corpus-driven research on academic communication practices and their pedagogical implications.

• English for academic purposes
• Applied corpus linguistics
• Second language writing
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Kathrin Kaufhold is an Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics at Stockholm University's Department of English. Her research examines academic writing practices in multilingual and interdisciplinary contexts, focusing on knowledge recontextualization, translanguaging strategies, and institutional communication dynamics. She coordinates undergraduate thesis projects and teaches academic writing, research methods, and sociolinguistics. Current research explores participation in academic writing dialogues Investigates English's role in multilingual university environments Examines institutional communication mediation processes Her work bridges theoretical frameworks from Vygotskian socio-cultural theory and genre pedagogy with practical applications in writing center operations and healthcare communication. She leads the Language and Power research network addressing contemporary linguistic challenges in polarized academic environments. Key collaborations include projects with: Karolina Wirdenäs (healthcare communication) Niina Hynninen (academic writing evolution) Maria Kuteeva (language policy in Nordic universities) Her teaching emphasizes: Academic writing development Research methodology applications Discourse analysis frameworks Applied linguistics principles

• Academic writing
• Multilingual education
• Institutional communication
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Marie Tåqvist is a Senior Lecturer in English Linguistics at Karlstad University, Sweden. She is an active member of the Research Group for Culture Studies (KuFo), one of the university's prioritized research groups. Her work focuses on discourse-organizing nouns in second language (L2) writing, advanced ESL learners' language use, and translation studies. Affiliations: Karlstad University, Research Group for Culture Studies (KuFo) Education: Completed her doctoral dissertation at Karlstad University in 2016, titled "Another thing": Discourse-organising nouns in advanced learner English . Research interests include analyzing how learners use discourse-organising nouns to structure arguments, the syntactic and semantic patterns of L2 writing, and the role of translation in academic discourse. Her recent work emphasizes pre-modification strategies in academic essays and lexical choices in ESL contexts. Publications span monographs, peer-reviewed articles, and edited volumes, reflecting her expertise in both theoretical linguistics and applied language education. She has co-edited works on translation ethics and honor studies. Teaching includes courses on English grammar, phonology, history of the English language, and teaching methodology. While no formal advising roles are noted, her research frequently engages with pedagogical applications for advanced learners. Labs/Teams: Collaborates within the KuFo research group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in culture studies and linguistic analysis.

• English Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Discourse Analysis
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Yvonne Hallesson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Swedish at Uppsala University's Department of Nordic Languages, where she serves as Director of Studies for postgraduate education. Her research centers on subject literacy, focusing on students' reading and writing development through school texts across disciplines. Her academic qualifications include: Associate Professor of Swedish, Uppsala University (2021) Senior Lecturer in Swedish Language, Uppsala University (2019–present) Senior Lecturer in Didactics with focus on Swedish, Uppsala University (2016–2019) PhD in Language Didactics, Stockholm University (2015) Licentiate in Educational Science, Stockholm University (2011) Master of Education in Swedish and English, Stockholm University of Education (1999) Hallesson investigates the relationship between language and learning, particularly how students develop subject-specific literacy through text work in social sciences and other disciplines. Her research examines reading comprehension strategies, writing development, and the integration of national minority languages in educational contexts. She analyzes how text properties affect learning across different school subjects and student demographics. Her recent publications reveal consistent focus on subject literacy development, with particular attention to reading comprehension in social sciences and representation of national minority languages in textbooks. Her work demonstrates strong methodological emphasis on discourse analysis and classroom-based research, often involving collaborative teacher-researcher partnerships to bridge theory and practice. Hallesson supervises doctoral students including Jim Stefansson (main supervisor) and Linnea Wenell (assistant supervisor), and mentors numerous graduate students. She has secured significant research funding from the Swedish Research Council for projects including "Läsmetoder under lupp" (2022) and the current "Building subject knowledge in text" (2025-2027). She actively contributes to academic governance as board member of the Department of Nordic Languages and the research network SMDI, and coordinates Uppsala University's subject didactic network for Swedish and Swedish as a second language. She also represents the Swedish Teachers' Association in the Language Care Group.

• Subject Literacy
• Reading Development
• Writing Development
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Carla Killander Cariboni is a Senior Lecturer in French Studies and Associate Professor in Italian Studies at Lund University's Centre for Languages and Literature. Her research focuses on narrative studies, intertextual and intermedia relations, with significant work on 18th-century Swedish traveler Björnståhl's legacy. She teaches courses in French and Italian language, literature, and cultural studies, including online instruction. Additionally, she serves as editorial secretary for the "Études romanes de Lund" series and editor for the journal "Moderna Språk". Research Themes: Narrative theory, intertextuality, intermedia relations, travel literature, gender studies, and linguistic analysis. Collaborations: Interdisciplinary work with historians, literary scholars, and cultural analysts across Sweden and Europe. Teaching: Courses in French (Levels 1-2), Italian literature, and interpreting training (TOFS1-2). Scientific Awards: Kungliga Vitterhetsakademien - Uno Lindgrens Prize (2023) First Place, Premio I Murazzi (2023) Second Place, Concorso E-book in versi (2022) First Place, Le Occasioni Literary Competition (2022) She has co-authored educational materials such as "À vous 2" (2017) and "La littérature de langue française" (2019). Her practical work extends to interpretation, translation, and illustration.

• Narrative Studies
• Intertextuality
• Intermedia Relations
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Kent Fredholm is a researcher at Karlstad University, specializing in applied linguistics and educational research. His work focuses on language revitalization, particularly of Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), and the role of technology in language learning. He leads projects funded by the Centre for Language and Literature Education (CSL), investigating Ladino teaching methods and student experiences. His research also explores machine translation's impact on language acquisition and digital writing strategies. Academic awards include the Royal Swedish Academy's 2020 prize for outstanding teaching and the European Language Label. Fredholm teaches language pedagogy and Spanish linguistics, and collaborates with the NatMin research network on minority languages. His projects often involve international partnerships, such as studies on intercultural dialogue among student teachers. Research Projects: Ladino revitalization, Sephardic language preservation, machine translation effects in education Awards: 2020 Royal Swedish Academy Prize, European Language Label Teaching: Spanish linguistics, teacher education courses on ethics and pedagogy Affiliations: CSL, UNDIG (Digitalization of Education), VIDA seminar

• Language Revitalization
• Applied Linguistics
• Educational Technology
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Vera Leier is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University in the Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German . She specializes in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) with a focus on digital pedagogy. Research: Social presence in virtual classrooms, social media integration for language learning, task-based language teaching (TBLT) Key Publications: 2024 study on synchronous online learning, 2021 collaborations on digital spaces and telecollaboration networks Teaching Experience: German language and teacher education in New Zealand, Sweden, Great Britain, and New Zealand

• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• Language Teacher Education
• Digital Pedagogy
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Malin Norberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Science and Mathematics Education at Umeå University, Sweden. She is affiliated with the Umeå Mathematics Education Research Centre (UMERC) and the Litum research group focused on literacy in teacher education. Her work centers on multimodal learning, academic literacy, and equity in mathematics education. Research interests include multimodal analysis of textbooks, second-language challenges in higher education, and digital learning resources. Active in teacher training and curriculum development, with a focus on student agency and sociomathematical norms. Collaborates on projects examining the interplay between visual and symbolic modes in education. Her recent publications analyze digital textbooks, AI integration in education, and literacy practices for multilingual students. She contributes to teacher education through co-creation models and studies on educational equity. Malin Norberg’s work bridges mathematics education, literacy research, and technological innovation, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and multimodal pedagogy.

• Mathematics Education
• Multimodal Learning
• Academic Literacy
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Henrik Ågren is a Professor at the Department of History, Uppsala University, specializing in Early Modern Cultural and Social History. He has held various academic positions across Swedish institutions, including Senior Lecturer roles at Gävle University (2000-2012), Uppsala University (2014-2015), and Linköping University (2012-2014), where he was also a Visiting Professor in 2014. His current work focuses on the historiography of Scandinavian saint kings in Protestant contexts, alongside broader themes of social stratification and the evolution of historical methodology. PhD in History (1998) Docent at Uppsala University (2011) Director of Studies, second cycle (2018-2020) Head of Department of History (2020-2023) Henrik Ågren's research examines the intersection of cultural practices and social order in Early Modern Sweden, particularly the role of titles in stratification and the shifting perception of saints like St. Erik within national identity. His recent publications analyze the political and religious symbolism of historical figures, alongside methodological debates in historiography. Key article trends include: Analysis of social hierarchy through title systems (17th-18th centuries) Evolution of saint veneration in Protestant Sweden Historiographical critiques of national identity Digital humanities and methodological innovation Comparative studies of Scandinavian and Nordic history writing Interdisciplinary approaches to cultural and political history Henrik Ågren actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial work and conference participation, though no formal scientific awards are documented in his profile.

• Early Modern Cultural History
• Swedish History
• Historical Theory and Methodology
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Erik Smitterberg is Professor of English Linguistics at Uppsala University, appointed in 2022 after serving as Senior Lecturer since 2014. His research employs corpus-based methodologies to investigate Late Modern English syntax, language evolution, and learner language phenomena. Educational background: PhD in English Linguistics, Uppsala University Docent in English, Uppsala University (2008) His core research focuses on Historical Linguistics and Corpus Linguistics , specializing in Late Modern English (c. 1700-1900) syntax. Key investigations include colloquialization (spread of spoken features into writing) and densification (expressing meaning with reduced linguistic material), analyzed through idiolect-based frameworks to resolve the 'stability paradox'. Additional expertise spans punctuation evolution, partitive constructions, multal quantifiers, and prescriptive norms in language learning. Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal persistent exploration of syntactic change in English genres, with growing emphasis on pedagogical applications of corpora and critical analysis of learner grammar prescriptions. His 2021 monograph reconciles theoretical predictions of language change with historical stability observations. Scientific recognition: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities research fellowship (2009-2014) Professor Smitterberg supervises MA/PhD theses in historical linguistics and corpus methods. His research collaborations span international networks, notably with Peter Grund (University of Kansas) on conjunct usage and Merja Kytö on Late Modern English conferences. He maintains the Swedish-language blog 'Anglisten' and authored the learner-focused workbook 'Spotting the Error' (2007).

• Corpus Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• English Language History
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Nigel John Musk is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University, working within the Department of Culture and Society and specifically in the Department for Language, Culture and Interaction. His academic work focuses on language education, multilingualism, and linguistic practices in social contexts. His research examines how individuals learn languages and use them in social contexts, considering how language intertwines with other resources such as movement, gaze, and object use. He approaches these topics through conversation and interaction analysis, with particular focus on educational contexts. Musk leads the research project "Revisions in digital collaborative writing," funded by the Swedish Research Council's Education Science Committee (2018-2020), which examines how upper secondary school students revise texts when writing collaboratively in English using digital tools. His research contributes to the field by conducting basic research on collaborative writing, developing refined methods to understand writing processes, and providing pedagogical recommendations. His publications from 2021-2024 focus on translation tools in language learning, collaborative writing strategies, and conversation analysis methodologies, appearing in journals like Linguistics and Education and Classroom Discourse. Musk has previously participated in the LINT research project (2008-2012) on learning and memory, and his doctoral thesis focused on bilingualism among young people in Welsh bilingual education settings. He teaches courses on interaction in language classrooms, varieties of English worldwide, and English language history. He has course responsibility for English 3 and the English Master's Year, and coordinates degree theses in English. He is affiliated with research environments including the Conversation and Interaction Seminar and the Language and Culture research environment.

• Language learning
• Multilingualism
• Linguistic practices
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Katarina Lundin is Professor of Language Didactics at Lund University's Centre for Languages and Literature, where she also serves as Assistant Head of Department responsible for doctoral education. Appointed Merited Teacher in April 2025, her administrative roles include membership on the Board, Working Committee, and Head of Department group. She teaches courses in Swedish grammar, educational linguistics, and teacher education including ÄKPN12: The Subject Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner and ÄSVD24: Swedish 4 . Her research examines: Grammar pedagogy for improving writing skills and classroom teaching methods Subject-specific literacy in Swedish and Physical Education/Health contexts Language as a tool for power and democracy in sports education She concurrently works part-time at Linnaeus University's Sports Sciences Department on the EDUHEALTH 2.0 project, investigating health education literacy. Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining linguistics, education, and sports science, with recurring themes of curriculum design, social justice in physical education, and innovative grammar instruction techniques. Awards include: Lund University Students' Pedagogical Prize (2021) Course Literature Honorary Prize (2018) She oversees doctoral education and leads research projects including Meningsindelning i elevers skriftliga och muntliga språk (2023-2025) and Interaktiv grammatikplattform (2024-2025), with 2 completed supervisions noted in her research profile.

• Language Didactics
• Swedish Grammar
• Subject-Specific Literacy
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Maria Lim Falk is a researcher at the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism, Stockholm University . She leads key projects like IntensiveSwedish and collaborates with the Swedish National Agency for Education. PhD in Scandinavian Languages (2008) with focus on bilingual education Academy Fellow in Swedish Didactics (2010–2015) Research Focus: Bilingual education, CLIL pedagogy, academic writing in multilingual contexts, grammar instruction for second-language learners, and sociolinguistic challenges in education. Her work bridges theory and practice through teacher-researcher collaborations. Publication Trends: Analyzes Swedish/English code-switching, CLIL effectiveness, vocabulary acquisition, and curriculum design for refugee students. Key themes: multilingual competence, educational equity, and language policy implementation. Scientific Awards: Royal Swedish Academy of Literature Fellowship (2010–2015) Collaborative Work: Coordinates teacher-researcher partnerships, contributes to national educational models, and leads projects on language literacy. Her studies inform policies for sustainable educational practices.

• Swedish as a Second Language
• Bilingual Education
• Educational Linguistics
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Marie Källkvist is a Professor in English with a didactic focus at Linnaeus University , Sweden. She holds a Docent in English with a linguistic orientation from Lund University (2012) and has served as an academic leader at multiple institutions, including Lund University, Malmö University, and Kristianstad University. Her expertise spans interdisciplinary research in language education, multilingualism, and policy analysis in Swedish schools and higher education. PhD in Applied Linguistics (Cambridge, 1997) Docent in English (Lund, 2012) Professor in English (Linnaeus University, 2023) Completed leadership and pedagogical training at Lund University Her research focuses on intersections of English language, didactics, multilingualism, and policy, employing sociocultural theory and nexus analysis. She explores how multilingual practices influence teaching and learning, particularly in secondary education and university settings, with a focus on translanguaging, vocabulary acquisition, and language policy implementation. Recent publications emphasize: Translanguaging pedagogy in multilingual English classrooms Teacher beliefs and practices about multilingualism Language policy negotiations in Swedish universities Impact of multilingual instruction on student engagement Development of assessment tools like the MultiBAP questionnaire Scientific awards and grants include: Vetenskapsrådet grants (2016, 2022) Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (2023) Norwegian Research Council grant (2020) Crafoordska Stiftelsen grants (2007, 2017, 2018) She has supervised 11 PhD students to completion, including Justyna Legutko, Tina Gunnarsson, and Elin Nylander, and currently serves as co-supervisor for three Swedish language PhD candidates. Her leadership roles include founding the English Education Scholars Sweden network and directing the Centre for Educational Linguistics at Linnaeus University.

• Applied Linguistics
• Language Policy
• Multilingual Education
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Victoria Johansson is a Professor in The Teaching and Learning of Swedish at the Faculty of Education, Kristianstad University. She leads the research environment Learning in Language and Literature (LiLL) and serves as subject representative for Swedish. Her affiliations include Lund University’s Centre for Language and Literature, where she held roles such as Deputy Director of the Humanities Laboratory (2018–2021) and Researcher in General Linguistics. PhD in Developmental Aspects of Text Production, Lund University Reader in General Linguistics, Centre for Language and Literature External positions at Lund University (2016–2024) Her research spans language production, cognitive aspects of writing, and interdisciplinary collaborations with fields like psychology, speech pathology, and cognitive science. Key methodologies include keystroke logging and eye-tracking. Recent projects include "Based on a True Story?" (2020–2025) and "Will Writing Ever Be the Same?" (VR-funded AI and writing study). Recent publications focus on cognitive effort in writing/speech, L2 writing processes, and multimodal analysis. She supervises doctoral students at Lund and Kristianstad Universities, including Kajsa Gullberg (Spoken/Written Processes) and Kristina Lundgren (Teacher Self-Efficacy). She engages in educational outreach via Läslyft, teacher guidance programs, and popular science lectures for schools, speech therapists, and policymakers. Her leadership roles include board memberships at Kristianstad University’s Forskningsplattformen Lärande I Samverkan and Lund University’s Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, and Teaching (LAMiNATE) platform. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Quality Education through literacy research, methodological innovation, and teacher training initiatives.

• Language Production
• Language Development
• Writing Processes
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