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Anne Kankaanranta is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Management Studies at Aalto University. Her expertise lies in business communication, focusing on English as a corporate language, intercultural communication, and multilingualism in global contexts.
- Areas of expertise include English as Business Lingua Franca (BELF), global communicative competence, academic writing, and email genres.
Anne’s research explores the dynamics of language use in multinational corporations, emphasizing BELF strategies, corporate language policies, and the intersection of language and identity in global management. Her publications highlight industry expectations versus academic preparation, multilingual workplace challenges, and the evolution of BELF as a research field.
Recent trends in her work reflect a sustained focus on corporate language strategies (2024-2025), intercultural business communication (2023), and pedagogical approaches to English in professional contexts (2020-2018).
- Scientific award: Business Communication Impact Award for a 2010 article in the International Journal of Business Communication.
