جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Language Development
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Bilingualism
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Valentin Ivanov Vulchanov is a Researcher at the Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on language development, autism spectrum disorders, bilingualism, and gesture-language interaction. He has collaborated with institutions globally, contributing to over 50 peer-reviewed publications since 2000. Key research themes include figurative language processing in ASD, statistical learning mechanisms in children, and cross-linguistic spatial communication systems. His work bridges cognitive linguistics, neuropsychology, and developmental psycholinguistics, with notable contributions to understanding sensory and motor correlates of language acquisition. Recent studies highlight spatial language deficits in autism, gesture's role in early communication, and bilingualism effects on deictic systems. Vulchanov has co-edited volumes on native speaker variability and served on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Cultural Cognitive Science . His research has been supported by grants exploring language disorders in multilingual contexts and neurocognitive foundations of metaphor comprehension. Collaborations include projects with the University of Oslo, University of Edinburgh, and institutions in Bulgaria and Spain.

Guowen Shangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Policy and Planning
• Chinese Language Education
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Guowen Shang is a Professor of Chinese Language and Linguistics at the Department of Foreign Languages, University of Bergen (UiB). Previously, he held positions at the National University of Singapore (PhD, 2011), National Institute of Education (Research Fellow, 2011-2014), and Zhejiang University (Associate Professor, 2015-2017). His research focuses on sociolinguistics, language policy, linguistic landscape studies, and Chinese language education. He has published extensively in journals like Language and Linguistics , Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development , and International Journal of Multilingualism . Shang's education includes a PhD in Linguistics from NUS (2011). His work explores language policy in China, Singapore, and Norway, with emphasis on multilingual urban spaces, toponym management, and language commodification. He is affiliated with the research group 'Multilingualism on My Mind' and actively reviews for over 20 international journals including Linguistics and Language Teaching . Teaching responsibilities include Chinese language courses (levels 1-5), bachelor thesis supervision, and master's courses in applied linguistics and intercultural competence. His recent research highlights include studies on linguistic landscape chronotopes, heritage commodification in urban spaces, and ethnic identity among Chinese-Norwegian adoptees. Publications span theoretical and applied linguistics, with a focus on sociopolitical dimensions of language use. He has authored monographs like Linguistic Landscape Studies: Theories and Practice (2023) and co-edited volumes analyzing multilingualism in international cities. Research interests also extend to language anxiety among international students and the role of linguistic landscapes in pedagogy.

Elin Kristine Haugdalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Architectural History and Theory
• Sámi Architecture
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Elin Kristine Haugdal is Professor of Art History, Study Program Director for Art History, and Research Group Leader of Worlding Northern Art (WONA) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She is affiliated with the Department of Language and Culture within the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Her work centers on Arctic and Sámi art, architecture, and visual culture, with a focus on indigenous knowledge, monumentality, and ecological perspectives. Her research interests include: Architectural History and Theory Sámi Architecture and Design Public Art and Monumentality Visual Culture and Photography Landscape, Ecology, and the Built Environment Indigenous Cartography and Terminology Haugdal’s recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a deep engagement with Sámi artistic practices, care ethics in photography, plant life in the Arctic, and the politics of cultural preservation. Her work often bridges art history with environmental humanities, postcolonial theory, and indigenous epistemologies, particularly in the context of Svalbard and Sápmi. She explores how photography mediates everyday life, how materials convey cultural meaning in architecture, and how cartographic practices in contemporary Sámi art challenge dominant spatial narratives. Scientific contributions and leadership: Research Group Leader, Worlding Northern Art (WONA) Head of research network Huksenvieru sátnegirje (HUSA) – Sámi Architectural Dictionary Member of the Center for Arctic Humanities Editorial board member of Kunst og kultur (2013–2018) Organizer of the National PhD Course in Art History (2011–2020) Active participant in research projects such as Arctic Modernities and the Sámi Art Research Project (SARP) Haugdal has supervised BA, MA, and PhD students and has been involved in numerous academic committees, including departmental and faculty boards. She is a leading voice in advocating for the preservation of Sámi cultural heritage, notably through her work on Sámiid Vuorká-Dávvirat (SVD). She also contributes to public discourse through panels, debates, and writings on indigenous architecture and language revitalization. Laboratories, teams, and collaborative initiatives: Worlding Northern Art (WONA) – interdisciplinary research group Huksenvieru sátnegirje (HUSA) – Sámi architectural terminology network Center for Arctic Humanities – institutional hub for Arctic-focused humanities research Collaborations with artists such as Outi Pieski and Joar Nango Contributions to biennials and cultural events in the Barents Region