Anja Katrine Angelsen

Anja Katrine Angelsen serves as Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Education in the Department of Language and Literature at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her academic work focuses on language education, translation studies, and linguistic research, with particular attention to practical applications in educational settings. Angelsen has established herself as a key researcher in language policy and practices within Norwegian higher education, especially regarding the experiences of international staff with Norwegian and English language use.

Her research interests span translation studies, language education, sociolinguistics, and digital assessment methods. Angelsen has made significant contributions to understanding cultural translation, particularly in areas such as hymn translation, song adaptation (notably Leonard Cohen's works), and literary translation of Norwegian authors like Jo Nesbø. She is deeply engaged with practical applications of language education, developing innovative assessment methods for language teachers and investigating the use of translation tools in ESL classrooms.

Analysis of Angelsen's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining language practices in academic settings, particularly focusing on the experiences of international staff at Norwegian universities. Her work demonstrates increasing attention to multilingualism in higher education, language policy implementation, and the practical challenges of language learning in professional academic contexts. This research direction combines sociolinguistic analysis with practical educational applications, reflecting her dual role as both researcher and educational leader.

Angelsen has supervised numerous Master's students whose theses reflect her research interests, including studies on hymn translation, fake news perceptions, translation tools in ESL classrooms, and subtitling practices in video game localization. Her collaborative approach is evident in her frequent partnerships with colleagues such as Nicole Busby, Anne Dahl, and Helene Hauge on projects related to language awareness and educational development.

Her departmental leadership role as Deputy Head of Education complements her research activities, allowing her to directly influence language education practices at NTNU. Angelsen's work bridges theoretical linguistic research with practical educational applications, making significant contributions to both academic discourse and educational practice in language teaching and translation studies.