Klaus-Börge Boeckmann

Prof. Klaus-Börge Boeckmann holds the position of University College Professor for Multilingualism and German as a Second Language at the University of Teacher Education Styria (PHST). He is affiliated with the Institute for Diversity and International Affairs, contributing to research and teaching in multilingual education, intercultural communication, and language policy. His work focuses on plurilingualism, teacher training in migration contexts, and innovative language teaching methodologies.

His research interests include practical/action research, digital media integration in language instruction, and curriculum design for inclusive education. He collaborates actively with national and international institutions to advance multilingualism in education systems. Key projects involve the MARILLE initiative promoting plurilingualism in majority language classrooms and the Connect2Learn interdisciplinary program.

Teaching expertise spans German as a Second Language (DaZ), intercultural education, and migration studies. He emphasizes the role of language as cultural capital and advocates for pedagogical approaches that embrace linguistic diversity. His recent publications address cognitive aspects of language acquisition, equity in language education, and teacher competency development.