Rune Røsstad is a Professor at the Department of Nordic and Media Studies , University of Agder. His work spans dialectology, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and language norming, with a focus on Norwegian dialects and spoken language evolution. Role: Academic faculty member since 1996, specializing in Nordic linguistics Expertise: Perceptual dialectology, Old Norse philology, and regional language variations Research interests center on: Language perception and community attitudes toward dialects Historical development of Norwegian spoken language Phonological shifts in Western Norwegian dialects Language norming processes and standardization challenges Publications highlight his expertise in: Toponymic studies (Marnardal/Marnar naming conventions) Medieval language sources and historical phonology Interaction between dialects and socio-political factors Evolution of plural endings in Egdalian dialects
Piotr Garbacz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies (ILN), University of Oslo , since 2017. He previously served as Head of Department at ILN (2017-2020) and at the Department of Linguistics, University of Southeast Norway (2014-2016). His academic career includes postdoctoral and associate professor roles at UiO (2010-2014). PhD in Nordic Linguistics, Lund University (2010) MA in Swedish Philology, Jagiellonian University (2003) Research Interests: Garbacz specializes in syntax and morphology of Nordic languages , focusing on the interplay between these areas within generative grammar . He investigates dialectology (particularly Elvdalian and Ovansiljan dialects), language history (Swedish, Germanic, and Indo-European), and etymology . His work also extends to heritage language maintenance , as seen in the NorPol project (2020-2024) funded by the Norwegian Research Council. Article Trends: His publications since 2024 emphasize dialect revitalization , heritage language dynamics , and syntactic variation in Scandinavian languages. Key subfields include word order , negation , quantifier movement , and case systems , reflecting his expertise in generative grammar and historical linguistics . Scientific Awards: ILN Teaching Prize (2014) Teaching Award from the Student Parliament at UiO (2024) Supervision: Garbacz has mentored PhD and MA students in topics such as language change , negation , case systems , and heritage language acquisition . He currently supervises research on Swedish causative verbs and Faroese syntax . Labs & Projects: He was a key researcher in the NorPol project (2020-2024), analyzing Polish-Norwegian bilingualism, and contributes to Artificial Intelligence in language analysis .
Kristin Killie is a researcher and faculty member at the Department of Education, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her work focuses on historical linguistics, particularly the development of English grammatical structures (e.g., progressive constructions, adverbial suffixes), and second language acquisition, especially Norwegian learners' challenges with English grammar. She leads the Teaching and Learning English (TALE) project, exploring effective pedagogical strategies for English language instruction. Her research also addresses language variation, corpus-based studies, and teacher practices in Norwegian schools. Key research interests include grammaticalization theory, subject-verb agreement errors in L2 learners, and the impact of technology (spell checkers) on language learning. She collaborates with institutions like the Language Data and Language Change (LDLC) group at the University of Bergen and contributes to journals such as Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching .
Bente Hannisdal is an Associate Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages, University of Bergen. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, language attitudes, and accent studies. She has supervised numerous master's theses examining sociolinguistic phenomena in media, including accent use in films and language attitudes in educational settings. Her academic contributions include guiding research on global English varieties, phonological variation in regional accents (e.g., Cardiff English, Sheffield English), and Norwegian perceptions of non-native English. Notable supervised studies include analyses of accent portrayal in franchises like The Lord of the Rings , Star Wars , and Disney films, as well as sociolinguistic investigations into Irish and Australian cinematic accents. Ms. Hannisdal’s work emphasizes the intersection of language, power dynamics, and cultural representation. She has advised over 14 master’s students since 2013, covering topics from sociolinguistic change in regional dialects to comparative studies of British and American English non-standard features.
Dagmar Haumann is a Professor of English Linguistics at the Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Bergen. Her research focuses on historical linguistics, syntax, morphology, and language acquisition, with a particular emphasis on diachronic processes such as reanalysis, grammaticalization, and syntactic change in English. She has extensively studied adverbial structures, tough-constructions, and corpus-based methodologies. Haumann’s academic contributions include over 30 publications, including monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles. Notable works include The Development of Speaker-Oriented Adverbs in English (2025) and Digitally-assisted Historical English Linguistics (2023). Her research often combines theoretical frameworks with empirical corpus data, addressing topics like argument structure changes, modal particles, and multilingualism. She has supervised numerous master’s theses and doctoral dissertations on topics ranging from Norwegian L2 learners’ challenges to historical syntactic phenomena. Her work frequently collaborates with scholars like Kristin Killie and Matthias Eitelmann, exploring reanalysis mechanisms and diachronic variation in English. Haumann’s teaching and supervision emphasize cognitive linguistic principles and practical applications of corpus linguistics in language education. She is an active participant in international conferences, contributing to discussions on language change methodologies and digital humanities approaches in linguistics.
Annjo Klungervik Greenall is a Professor at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU, specializing in translation studies, with a focus on song translation, English as a global language, and sociolinguistic aspects of translation. Her research spans cultural adaptation, risk assessment in localization, and the translation of expressive elements like humor and swearing. She has led projects such as the 'Lillemini' mobile app localization study and contributed to international collaborations like the 'Voices of Translation' initiative. Her educational background includes a PhD in pragmatics (2002), evolving into sociolinguistics and translation studies. She has supervised numerous master's and PhD theses, emphasizing translational ethics, technology impact, and cultural transfer. Greenall is an active editor for Nordic Journal of Translation and Interpreting Research and a member of IATIS and the Norwegian Association for Translation and Interpreting Research. Her outreach includes CD releases of Norwegian song translations and academic content for Salaby educational platforms. She frequently discusses language trends in media like NRK's Språksnakk and publishes blogs on English in Norwegian contexts.
Sobh Chahboun is a Professor at the Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo. Their research focuses on figurative language processing in neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the intersection of language, culture, and pedagogy. They hold a PhD in Psycholinguistics (2017) from the University of Oslo and have extensive international research experience, including a Marie Curie fellowship (Lanpercept ITN, 2013-2016). Education background includes advanced degrees in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Educational Psychology, Hearing and Language Teaching, and Speech Therapy from the University of Granada, Spain. Their work bridges clinical, educational, and sociocultural aspects of language development, with a focus on improving inclusion for children with ASD and neurodivergent populations. Research interests include metaphorical priming effects in ASD, contextual and visual cues in language comprehension, cross-cultural temporal perception, and policy implications of evolving diagnostic criteria. They have published widely on topics such as AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) in education, early childhood sexuality education, and multicultural integration in Norway. Key contributions include a doctoral thesis on figurative language processing comparisons between neurotypical and ASD populations, and collaborative studies using eye-tracking methodologies to analyze reading strategies in children with ASD. Their work frequently addresses societal challenges in education and healthcare through interdisciplinary lenses.
Christer Johansson is a Professor in the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen, Norway. His research spans psycholinguistics, cognitive linguistics, discourse analysis, computational linguistics, and neuroaesthetics. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary projects combining language, cognition, and visual perception. University: University of Bergen School: Faculty of Humanities Department: Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies Email: christer.johansson@uib.no Phone: +47 55582262 His educational and professional background reflects deep engagement with both theoretical and experimental approaches to language and cognition. While specific degrees are not listed, his long-standing academic position and research output suggest a strong foundation in linguistics and cognitive science. His research interests include psycholinguistics, anaphora resolution, corpus linguistics, language processing, and neuroaesthetics, particularly the cognitive perception of faces in medieval and religious art. He investigates how linguistic structures are processed and how visual and linguistic cognition interact. The 15 most recent publications show a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining linguistic analysis with cognitive experiments and aesthetic theory. Early work focused on computational models of analogy and anaphora, while recent work explores metadiscourse, facial perception, and neuroaesthetic principles in historical contexts. Key themes include language processing, written composition, and the cognitive underpinnings of aesthetic experience. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts. Christer Johansson has advised doctoral students, including Vibeke Rønneberg, whose thesis examined written composition and dyslexia. His research has been supported by the Research Council of Norway (Project 213534). He has organized academic workshops (e.g., WAR I and WAR II) and developed software tools for anaphora resolution and memory-based learning. He is a core member of the Humlab research group at the University of Bergen, which focuses on empirical aesthetics, digital humanities, and cognitive approaches to language and art. His collaborative work with Per Olav Folgerø and others explores topics such as facial perception in medieval iconography and the cognitive effects of language use.
Ingvild Nistov is a Professor at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and multilingualism, particularly examining Norwegian as a second language and multiethnolectal speech styles among adolescents in Oslo and Bergen. She has published extensively on topics like grammar pedagogy, language contact, and identity construction in multilingual settings. Academic Affiliation: University of Bergen Research Themes: Second Language Acquisition, Norwegian Dialects, Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis Methodology: Usage-based approaches, fieldwork in multilingual urban environments Her recent work explores the role of formulaic expressions in migrant integration, structural aspects of L2 Norwegian, and intergenerational language practices. She supervises researchers in linguistic studies and collaborates on projects related to language variation, pedagogical innovation, and urban vernaculars. Key Collaborators: Finn Aarsæther, Toril Opsahl, Marte Nordanger
Elena Gjertsen is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages at the University of Oslo, specializing in Russian language, literature, and culture. Her academic focus includes Russian grammar, phonetics, language usage, translation, classical and modern Christian fiction, and Russian Orthodoxy. Her educational background is not explicitly detailed, but her teaching and research profile indicate deep expertise in Slavic studies, particularly Russian linguistics and literary traditions. Her research interests span a broad range of topics in Russian studies, including: Russian language structure and usage Phonetics and phonology of Russian Translation theory and practice Russian classical and religious literature Modern Christian fiction in Russia Cultural aspects of the Russian-speaking world No indexed publications were found in Cristin, suggesting either limited publication output or absence from the database. However, she is actively involved in teaching and research projects related to Russian dialects. Elena Gjertsen has not received any publicly listed scientific awards. She is actively engaged in teaching at the university level, supervising courses in Russian grammar, language use, and literature. There is no mention of formal advisees or research grants in the available information. She contributes to the academic community through curriculum development and instruction in Russian studies. She is involved in the research project The Oslo Corpus of Pskov Dialects , which focuses on regional variations in the Russian language, indicating her engagement in linguistic fieldwork and corpus development.
Kristin Bech is a Professor of English Linguistics at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages at the University of Oslo. She specializes in historical linguistics with a focus on Germanic languages, particularly Old and Middle English. Her academic career combines rigorous research with exceptional public engagement. Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages, University of Oslo Member of the Institute Board at ILOS Former Chair of the National Professional Body for English Former Vice President for Education at the International Society for the Linguistics of English Professor Bech's research centers on language history, medieval linguistics, and syntactic changes across Germanic and Romance languages. She has particular expertise in noun phrases in older Germanic languages including Old English, Old Norse, Old High German, and Old Saxon. Her work utilizes corpus linguistics and annotation methods to analyze historical language patterns and changes. She emphasizes the importance of understanding language history to appreciate contemporary linguistic phenomena and challenges misconceptions about language change. Her recent publications focus on syntactic structures in early Germanic languages, particularly examining word order patterns and noun phrase construction across different historical periods. These works reveal fascinating connections between language structure and historical context, showing how linguistic elements evolve through time while maintaining underlying grammatical principles. The Student Parliament's Teaching Award 2023 (for Word Festival and music lectures) Knight of Dend Most Excellent Order of the Owl (2015) Knight of the Academic Order of the Book Globe (2023) Professor Bech actively mentors students and has developed innovative teaching approaches that combine linguistic scholarship with public engagement. She has created musical lectures that trace English language history through song, from Gregorian chants to The Beatles. Her research has been supported by the Research Council of Norway through projects on information structure and syntactic change (2011-2014) and noun phrases in early Germanic languages (2017-2021). As festival director for the Word Festival in 2020 and 2022, she organized language exhibitions and creative writing competitions that brought linguistic scholarship to the public. Her work bridges academic research and public understanding of language history, making complex linguistic concepts accessible to general audiences.
Camilla Bjørke is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Language, Literature and Culture, Østfold University College (HiØ), where she has worked since 2016. Her expertise spans language didactics, German language and literature, early foreign language education, metacognition, multilingual practices, and teacher training. She coordinates German studies in five-year teacher education (MAGLU) and foreign languages at PPU (2009–present), and leads the Language Didactics research group (2014–present). Education: Cand. philol. in music, Nordic, Norwegian as a second language, PPU, and German (University of Bergen, 1994) Doctoral courses in theory of science and methods (University of Oslo) Research Interests focus on multilingual pedagogy in foreign language classrooms, early language learning, metacognitive strategies, and integrating multilingual practices into instruction. She explores how textbooks in Norwegian primary/secondary education can foster multilingual identities and analyzes digital tools' role in language didactics. Publication Trends (2014–2025) reveal consistent engagement with multilingualism, German didactics, vocabulary strategies, and historical texts. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like metacognition with practical classroom applications, emphasizing curriculum design and heritage language education. Leadership & Projects include coordinating HiØ's literacy network (NOLES, 2014–present), co-editing Metacognition in Language Learning and Teaching (2018) and Fremmedspråksdidaktikk (2020), and leading the Nordplus Horizontal project Developing Early Foreign Language Learning (2016–2018). She also co-developed national continuing education courses for primary foreign language experiments (2010–2012).
Tanja Kupisch is a Professor of Romance Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway . Her research spans bilingualism, minority languages, and bilectalism, with a focus on phonological and syntactic variation. Education : Not explicitly mentioned in the text Research Interests : Phonological differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese Crosslinguistic influence in bidialectal speakers Age of onset effects in dialect acquisition Heritage language phonology and sociolinguistic attitudes Publication Trends : 15 most recent articles focus on bilingual phonology, dialect acquisition, and heritage language maintenance Keywords: Bilingualism, Dialectology, Phonetics, L2 Acquisition, Language Contact, Sociolinguistics Scientific Awards : No specific awards mentioned in the provided text
Elisabet Trengereid-Olsen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language, Literature, Mathematics and Interpreting at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on deaf immigrants/refugees, particularly deaf female immigrants' inclusion in Norwegian society, and their use of depiction in Norwegian Sign Language (NSTM). She leads Work Package 3 in the DEPICT project, funded by the Norwegian Research Council, which explores depiction as a tool for inclusion and communication. Her research addresses interpreting challenges for deaf immigrants, societal integration, and language access barriers. She teaches courses such as Sign Language Interpreting, Professional Ethics, and Deaf Studies. She is completing her PhD on deaf, signing immigrant women's experiences with mandatory integration programs, emphasizing language training. As a member of the SILC research group (Sign Language, Interpreting, Linguistics, and Communication), she contributes to advancing linguistic and sociocultural understanding of NSTM. Her publications analyze systemic gaps in interpreting services and advocate for policy reforms to enhance accessibility for deaf immigrants.
Nazareth Amlesom Kifle is an Associate Professor at the Department of Languages, Literature and Culture at the University College of Southeast Norway. Their primary research interests span linguistics and language didactics, focusing on syntax, morphology, lexical semantics, and second language acquisition. They hold a PhD from the University of Bergen (2012), an MA in English Language Teaching from Lancaster University (1998), and a BA in Language Studies from the University of Asmara (1996). Key research areas include syntactic functions and semantic roles (e.g., applicative constructions, causative/passive structures) and language didactics topics like learners' language and grammar pedagogy. Courses taught include English grammar, language variation, second language acquisition, and research methodology. Recent publications (2023–2005) explore teacher education in grammar, computational linguistics for language translation, and library information practices. They are affiliated with the 'Language in the individual and society' research group.
