Else Berit Molde

Else Berit Molde is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bergen's Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, Norwegian language education, and language policies in academic settings. She has led projects like NINjA (Norwegian in Academia), investigating language use among international researchers and educators. Key areas include attitudes toward language variation, pedagogical strategies for Norwegian as a second language, and the interplay between institutional policies and individual language choices.

Her work spans qualitative studies on language attitudes, collaborative projects analyzing language proficiency needs in academia, and textbook development for Norwegian language learners. Notable publications include analyses of language choices in universities and the role of grammar in second language teaching. Molde frequently collaborates with institutions like Swansea University and the University of Tartu, presenting at international conferences on sociolinguistics and language pedagogy.

Her contributions emphasize bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in multilingual academic environments.