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Sarah Wikner is a faculty member in the Department of Languages at the Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, Åbo Akademi University. Her research centers on sociolinguistic variation in Finland-Swedish, with a focus on phonetic features, social class, and urban speech styles.
Research Interests:
- Sociolinguistics and language variation in Finland-Swedish
- Class-indexing linguistic features
- Perception of language and social class
- Urban dialects, particularly in Helsinki
- Phonetic and prosodic variation (e.g., syllable duration)
- Language ideology and minority language identity
Her recent publications show a consistent focus on empirical studies of spoken Finnish Swedish, often in collaboration with scholars like S. Haapamäki and V. Rabb. Themes include social styles, syllable variation, and class-based language perceptions, reflecting a strong commitment to understanding language in its social context.
Scientific Awards:
- Statsrådet Mauritz Hallbergs pris (2020)
Dr. Wikner completed her doctoral dissertation on class-indexing language traits in Finland-Swedish, contributing significantly to the field. While no formal advisees are listed, her collaborative work suggests active engagement in research networks. She has no listed grants or lab affiliations, but her open-access publications indicate commitment to scholarly dissemination.
