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Karin Senter is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Nordic Languages, Uppsala University. Her sociolinguistic research focuses on suburban linguistic variation, particularly the language practices of multilingual high school students in suburban contexts. She explores both informal and formal contexts, including classroom interactions, job interviews, and social dynamics influenced by stereotypical perceptions of 'suburban Swedish.'
- Doctoral studies at Uppsala University (2016)
- Master's degree in Swedish (SU, 2010)
- Teacher's degree in Swedish and Religious Studies (MDH, 2006)
Her research bridges linguistic ethnography and sociolinguistics, analyzing how suburban speech patterns function as identity markers and social barriers. Key contributions include analyzing near-standard suburban Swedish and its sociolinguistic implications.
Recent publications examine suburban-rooted speech practices and their societal interpretations. Her work highlights the tension between linguistic authenticity and social inclusion for multilingual youth.
