Carol Hogg

Carol Hogg, M.A., is a Lecturer for Special Assignments at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on the application of English in professional contexts and its role in intercultural communication amid globalization. She has expertise in Legal English and Business Psychology, with a particular interest in comparative justice systems across Europe.

Education & Career:

• 1973–1977: Studied French and Italian at the University of Edinburgh, with supplementary studies in International Law
• Additional academic stays in Avignon (France) and Siena (Italy)
• 1977: MA (Hons) in French/Italian

Professional Experience:

• Language teacher, translator, and interpreter since 1978, specializing in business and legal contexts
• Sworn translator/interpreter certified by the Osnabrück Regional Court
• Member of the BDÜ (German Translators and Interpreters Association)
• Board member of the Lower Saxony Association since 2009, focusing on continuing education

Research & Teaching: Her teaching emphasizes language use in professional settings and intercultural communication. She has completed advanced training in areas like intercultural competence, German legal terminology, and English civil law.

Affiliations: Active in professional networks, including roles in translator certification and legal language education.