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Torild Marie Olsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Nordic and Media Studies, University of Agder, Norway. With a career spanning since 1998 in academia, she specializes in Norwegian as a Second Language, Conversation Analysis, and Language Environment in Kindergarten.
- 1995: Cand. Philol. in Nordic languages and literature, University of Oslo
- 1996–1997: Teaching Assistant, University of Kiel
- 1998–2002: Lecturer, Telemark University College
- 2003–2007: Senior Lecturer, University of Agder
- 2007–2013: PhD Student, University of Agder
- 2018–Present: Associate Professor, University of Agder
Her research focuses on language stimulation and learning dynamics in multicultural settings, particularly in kindergartens. She has led projects like Rekomp and Dekomp for competence development in Agder and Kristiansand, and represents UiA in the Nordic network FLIN (Multilingualism in the Nordic Region). Her work bridges curriculum reform (L97 to LK20), multilingualism, and pedagogical innovation.
She has contributed to scientific articles, books, and podcasts like Litt.Snakk, addressing topics such as oral storytelling in inclusive classrooms, language policy for immigrants, and teacher training. In 2018, she received the Anne Hvenekilde Lecture award for her thesis on conversations between staff and multilingual children.
Selected Awards:
- Anne Hvenekilde Lecture (2018)
Dissemination: Olsen has supervised master’s students, taught language subjects in teacher education for bilingual teachers, and contributed to EVU courses for adult educators. Her podcast collaborations (e.g., Muntlig fortelling i et flerkulturelt klasserom) highlight practical pedagogical strategies.
