Kent Fredholm

Kent Fredholm is a researcher at Karlstad University, specializing in applied linguistics and educational research. His work focuses on language revitalization, particularly of Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), and the role of technology in language learning. He leads projects funded by the Centre for Language and Literature Education (CSL), investigating Ladino teaching methods and student experiences. His research also explores machine translation's impact on language acquisition and digital writing strategies.

Academic awards include the Royal Swedish Academy's 2020 prize for outstanding teaching and the European Language Label. Fredholm teaches language pedagogy and Spanish linguistics, and collaborates with the NatMin research network on minority languages. His projects often involve international partnerships, such as studies on intercultural dialogue among student teachers.

• Research Projects: Ladino revitalization, Sephardic language preservation, machine translation effects in education
• Awards: 2020 Royal Swedish Academy Prize, European Language Label
• Teaching: Spanish linguistics, teacher education courses on ethics and pedagogy
• Affiliations: CSL, UNDIG (Digitalization of Education), VIDA seminar