Magnhild Selås

Magnhild Selås is a Professor at the Department of Nordic and Media Studies, University of Agder. Her work focuses on Nordic languages (Icelandic, Faroese), early language acquisition, language disorders, dialectology, and sociolinguistics. She leads the language policy committee at UiA and teaches courses in language acquisition, linguistics, and Eastern/Western Nordic linguistics.

• Research Interests: Child language acquisition, phonology, communication, language disorders, Nordic languages.
• Key Collaborations: Co-authored studies with Randi Neteland, Ann-Kristin Helland Gujord, and Tone Helene Skattør.

Recent Publications: 2024 works include analyses of language profiles in Noonan Syndrome, dialect variation in Norway, and AI-assisted writing pedagogy. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to language disorders, multilingual kindergartens, and language policy.

Teaching & Leadership: She contributes to teacher training programs and curriculum development in early literacy, with a focus on integrating play and metalinguistic awareness in Norwegian education.