جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Second Language Acquisition
• Third Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Anne Dahl holds the position of Head of Language Studies with Teacher Education at the Department of Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities at NTNU. She also serves as Professor II at the Center for Language, Brain & Learning (C-LaBL) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research focuses on second and third language acquisition, multilingualism, and the intersection of language education with societal contexts. She leads several initiatives including Flere språk til flere Trondheim and chairs the National Academic Council for English. Her academic roles include editorship of the journal ELLA , directorship of research groups like ForMAAL and FANT, and representation on the Board of the Faculty of Humanities. Key areas of expertise include age effects in language acquisition, cross-linguistic influence, and multilingualism in educational settings. Recent research projects include CLIMA (Cross-linguistic Influence in Multilingual Acquisition) and ADIM (Across-domain investigations in multilingualism). She has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications since 2000, with recent work emphasizing genericity in language, L3 acquisition patterns, and language practices in academic institutions. Teaching focuses on language acquisition theories and multilingualism, with supervision opportunities at MA/PhD levels in SLA and applied linguistics. She actively participates in national language policy discussions, notably through contributions to NTNU's language policy committee and public radio discussions on language evolution in Norway.

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Multimodal Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lindsay Nicole Ferrara is a Professor in the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU. Her research focuses on sign language linguistics, particularly Norwegian Sign Language (NTS), and explores areas such as corpus linguistics, multimodal communication, and the interactional functions of gesture and gaze. She leads the Norwegian Sign Language Corpus project, aiming to document and analyze NTS in diverse ecological contexts. Key research interests include spatial cognition, depiction, and the semiotic diversity of signed language interactions. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research, emphasizing inclusivity and community-driven scholarship. Ferrara collaborates internationally and has contributed to advancing understanding of reference mechanisms, question-asking strategies, and the role of eye gaze in conversation. Her recent publications highlight cross-linguistic comparisons of signed languages, corpus development methodologies, and the analysis of interactional patterns in signed discourse. Ferrara also supervises doctoral students and teaches courses on signed language linguistics and research methodology. Her outreach activities include public lectures on sign language documentation and its societal impact.

• Sociolinguistics
• Language didactics
• Language history
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stian Hårstad is a Professor of Scandinavian Linguistics at the Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on sociolinguistics, language didactics, language history, and digital writing practices. He holds a Cand.Philol. (2004) and PhD in Linguistics (2010) from NTNU, with his doctoral work examining youth speech variation in Trondheim. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor at Sør-Trøndelag University College (2010–2015) and as a visiting scholar at the University of Bern’s Center for the Study of Language and Society (2019). Key research projects include investigations into Norwegian Jewish language history (funded by Fritt Ord ), grammatical gender variation (GenVAC project), and multilectal literacy in education (MultiLit). He contributes to research groups like Language Ecologies – Norwegian Language(s) in Time and Space and Linguistic Diversity in School and Society . His work bridges historical linguistics, sociolinguistic theory, and language education, addressing topics like minority language dynamics, language policy, and media representation. Publications span academic articles in journals like Sociolinguistica and European Journal of Scandinavian Studies , as well as textbooks such as Blikk for språk (Cappelen Damm Akademisk) and edited volumes like Language Variation - European Perspectives V (John Benjamins). His recent work explores language shift among Norwegian Jews and the historical representation of Sami language use in Norwegian media. Teaching responsibilities include courses on sociolinguistics, dialectology, and language variation. He actively engages in public outreach through radio programs ( NRK P2 Språksnakk ) and lectures on topics ranging from Yiddish in Norway to digital writing practices.

Guro Busterudمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Second Language Acquisition
• Third Language Acquisition
• Grammatical Structures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Guro Busterud is an Associate Professor in Nordic Linguistics at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in Norwegian as a second language. She holds a PhD from NTNU and leads the research group 'Second and Third Languages: Acquisition, Learning and Use.' Her work focuses on multilingualism, grammatical structures, and language acquisition across ages and language stages. Her affiliations include the CLIMA project (NFR-funded), GenVAC project, and membership in AcqVA and FANT research groups. She teaches courses on language acquisition and multilingualism, including NOAS2101 and NOAS1100. Awards include membership in the Academy for Younger Researchers (2017-2021). Research highlights include studies on L3 French/German verb placement, Norwegian grammatical gender in child dialects, and corpus-based analyses of language textbooks. She contributes to the Store norske leksikon and collaborates with Bilingualism Matters.

Hans Petter Hellandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• French Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Contrastive Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hans Petter Helland is a Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages, University of Bergen. His work focuses on French linguistics, second language acquisition, and contrastive analysis between French and Norwegian. He has authored influential pedagogical grammars and research on syntactic structures like relative clauses, participles, and passive constructions. His recent studies examine Scandinavian learners' acquisition of French L2/L3, emphasizing structural and transfer effects. Research interests include syntax-semantics interfaces, possessive systems, and the role of clitics in L2 learning. Helland has collaborated extensively on projects like the Franco-Norwegian laboratory for relative subordination acquisition. His contributions span theoretical linguistics, pedagogical grammar design, and corpus-based teaching methods. Notable publications include *Ny fransk grammatikk* (2006) and works analyzing French verbal tenses, passive voice, and syntactic contrastivity. He frequently presents at international conferences on topics like possessive structures and gérondif morphology.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Third Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anne Dahl is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), holding roles in the Department of Language and Literature and the Faculty of Humanities. She serves as Program Director for the Associate Professorship in Language Studies (grades 8–13) and chairs the National Professional Body for English. Her academic affiliations include the Center for Language, Brain and Learning (C-LaBL) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway as a Professor II. Her research focuses on second and third language acquisition, multilingualism, and age-related language learning. Key areas include cross-linguistic influence in multilingual contexts, multilingual education, and the role of explicit vs. implicit learning. She leads research groups such as ForMAAL (Formal, Mental, and Acquisitional Approaches to Language) and FANT (Forskergruppe for andre- og tredjespråk). Her recent articles explore topics like genericity in Norwegian syntax, third language verb placement, and L2 English reading skills. She has coordinated projects such as CLIMA (Cross-linguistic Influence in Multilingual Acquisition) and ADIM (Across-domain investigations in multilingualism). Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied educational contexts. She edits the journal ELLA Research and contributes to projects like the Great Norwegian Lexicon. Her teaching emphasizes language acquisition theories and multilingual pedagogy at both undergraduate and PhD levels.

• Second language acquisition
• Norwegian as a second language
• Second language literacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Malin Bakke Frøystadvåg is a Doctoral Research Fellow at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA), affiliated with the Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, particularly adult learners' spelling practices in Norwegian. She investigates how adult learners develop written language proficiency in Norwegian through longitudinal case studies. Academic background includes a Master's in Nordic Languages and Literature from NTNU, complemented by practical-pedagogical training in Norwegian and French education. She has taught at universities including NTNU, UiB, and Nordkurs (UiO), specializing in second language pedagogy, literacy, and Norwegian language history. Current teaching includes courses such as LSNORAS224 Norwegian as a Second Language (spring 2025) and Basic Second Language Pedagogy . Her research project Adult Acquisition of Norwegian as a Second Language (ALAN) is supervised by Åshild Søfteland (HiØ), Guri Bordal Steien (University of Innlandet), and Ann-Kristin H. Gujord (UiB). Key research interests span second language literacy, orthography-phonology interfaces, and multilingual education. Her publications analyze spelling acquisition dynamics, cross-linguistic influences, and L2 learner challenges in Norwegian orthography.

• Heritage Language Bilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
• Morphosyntactic Variation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fatih Bayram is a Researcher in Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specifically within the Department of Language and Culture in the Faculty for Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education. Based in Tromsø, he actively contributes to the university's research profile in language studies with a particular focus on heritage language bilingualism and second language acquisition. Dr. Bayram's research primarily investigates heritage language phenomena across multiple linguistic systems and populations. His work centers on Turkish as a heritage language, but also extends to Bosnian, Serbian, Persian, and Mandarin heritage speakers. He examines morphosyntactic variation, lexical outcomes, and processing mechanisms in heritage bilinguals, with particular attention to how language experience shapes linguistic competence. His methodological approach combines theoretical linguistics with psycholinguistic experimentation and sociolinguistic documentation. Analysis of Dr. Bayram's publication record from 2016-2024 reveals consistent research trajectories in heritage language acquisition, with increasing methodological sophistication in documenting language experience. His recent work emphasizes the role of external factors, schooling, and language usage patterns in shaping heritage language outcomes, challenging deficit perspectives on heritage bilingualism. The publications demonstrate strong international collaboration, particularly with Jason Rothman and other prominent researchers in the field. Dr. Bayram actively contributes to multiple research groups including AcqVA Aurora, the Psycholinguistics of Language Representation (PoLaR) lab, and C-LaBL. He has been involved in significant research projects such as BLINK (2018-2021) and CODE-V (2023-2025), focusing on heritage language development and variation. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Multilingualism, Second Language Acquisition, Heritage Speaker Bilingualism, and Research Methods in Applied Linguistics at both undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrating his commitment to training the next generation of language researchers.

Hans Petter Hellandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• French Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Hans Petter Helland is a Professor in French Linguistics at the University of Oslo . His work spans syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, with a focus on the French tense system, passive constructions, secondary predications, and possessives. He also explores their intersections with second language acquisition , language learning , and language teaching . Academic Rank: Professor Department: French Linguistics University: University of Oslo Research Interests: Helland’s research centers on core linguistic disciplines, emphasizing temporal semantics (e.g., French future tense), syntactic structures (passive, participial constructions), and pragmatic phenomena. He investigates how these inform language transfer and pedagogical strategies in French as a foreign language (FLE) . Publication Trends: Recent works address syntax-semantics interfaces , possessive constructions in French/Norwegian, and comparative studies between Romance and Germanic languages. His articles often bridge theoretical linguistics and L2 acquisition challenges. Research Groups: Affiliated with the Grammar and Meaning research group at the University of Oslo, contributing to collaborative studies on grammatical structures and their teaching applications.

Emel Türker-Van der Heidenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Turkish Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Bilingualism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Emel Türker-Van der Heiden is a Senior Lecturer in Turkish at the University of Oslo's Middle East Studies department, teaching Modern Turkish language and literature at all levels, including courses like TUR1010 - Turkish A and MES4110 – Readings of Middle Eastern Texts in Turkish . Her academic career spans roles in research, teaching, and collaboration on multilingualism and Turkish linguistics. Education: Bachelor of Arts (1984) from TED Ankara College BA in Linguistics (1989) from Hacettepe University MA in Linguistics (1993) from the University of Oslo Dr. Art. in Linguistics (2000) from the University of Oslo Her research focuses on Turkish linguistics , sociolinguistics , bilingualism , and code-switching , particularly in the context of Turkish immigrants in Norway and Turkish as a heritage language. She has explored topics such as grammatical change in bilingual settings and language acquisition dynamics. Recent publications highlight her work on Turkish possessive structures in second language acquisition, code-switching patterns in Turkish-Norwegian bilinguals, and the representation of Turkish literature and identity in Norway. These contributions align with broader themes in linguistics , sociolinguistics , and multilingualism . Key Research Affiliations: Core Group Member at MultiLing (2013-2018) Researcher at Skådalen and Bredtvet Competence Centers (2008-2018) Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo (2002-2006)

• Language Acquisition
• Clinical Linguistics
• Multilingualism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pernille Bonnevie Hansen is an Associate Professor of Norwegian at the University of Inland Norway, affiliated with the Department of Nordic Languages and Literature under the Faculty of Teacher Education and Pedagogy. She is based at the Hamar campus in Room 2C275. Her roles include heading the Norwegian Association for Cognitive Linguistics and participating in research groups such as Language and Society and SAMBA (Cooperation and Relationship between Kindergarten and School). Her research focuses on language acquisition, mental lexicon dynamics, clinical linguistics, and language processing in multilingual contexts. Notable projects include the EU-funded Language impairment in a multilingual society and the GRIEG-funded Polish and Norwegian language and world knowledge development in mono- and multilingual children . She also leads the INN-les project on collaborative reading strategies in multilingual schools. Teaching interests span phonetics, semantics, psycholinguistics, and second language didactics at undergraduate and graduate levels. She supervises students across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Recent publications explore bilingual language milestones, multilingual dementia challenges, and cognate effects in lexical tasks. Professional contributions include postdoctoral fellowships at MultiLing (University of Oslo) and collaborative work with international researchers. Her work addresses practical applications in education and clinical settings through interdisciplinary methodologies.

Arild Høie Henriksenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Generative Grammar
• Syntax
• Semantics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Arild Høie Henriksen is an Associate Professor of English language and didactics at the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation, University of Agder. His research focuses on generative grammar syntax, semantics, and language didactics. He holds a PhD in Linguistics (2020) and has taught courses on English grammar, phonetics, and didactics for teachers. His work includes comparative syntactic analyses between English and Norwegian and contributions to language education curricula. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Agder (2020) MPhil in English, University of Oslo (2002) MA in Language, Mind, and Communication, Newcastle University (2001) Practical-Pedagogical Education, University of Oslo (1999) BA in English and German, University of Oslo (1999) Research Interests: Generative grammar and syntax Syntax-semantics interface Language acquisition and didactics Multilingualism English curriculum design Publications Trends: Recent work includes cross-cultural analyses of English instruction, refugee education challenges, and comparative syntactic studies. Earlier contributions include dictionary entries on linguistic concepts like passives and pronouns. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers on projects like the ELT Survey and curriculum analysis for teacher education programs.

Espen Johan Klævik-Pettersenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Historical Linguistics
• Romance Languages Syntax
• Diachronic Language Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Espen Johan Klævik-Pettersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation at the University of Agder. He holds a PhD in historical linguistics from the University of Oslo (2019), with a focus on Old French and Late Latin. His bachelor's degrees include French, German, Latin, and political science from the University of Tromsø. His research focuses on diachronic syntax of Romance languages, particularly exploring historical changes in word order and clause structure. Key interests include verb-second phenomena, left periphery architecture, and the syntax of Old French/Late Latin. Secondary interests span Indo-European languages like Sanskrit and Ancient Greek. Recent publications analyze linguistic structures in Old French, Late Latin, and modern Romance languages. His work addresses theoretical challenges in verb-second derivation and syntactic phase theory, with contributions to understanding historical syntax演变 through cartographic and phase-based frameworks. Teaching responsibilities include courses on French language pedagogy (FR-400), syntax, and Romance linguistics. He actively participates in interdisciplinary collaborations, advocating for maintaining foreign language education in Norway through public policy engagement.

Kaori Takamineمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Syntax
• Norwegian Didactics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kaori Takamine is an Associate Professor at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway , affiliated with the Department of Automation and Process Engineering . Despite her departmental affiliation, her research group AcqVA-Nor focuses on Acquisition, Variation and Attrition of Norwegian . She teaches Communication, Norwegian, and English to engineering students. Research Interests : Theoretical/applied linguistics, Norwegian/English didactics, second language learning, intercultural communication, peer assessment systems, singing-based pronunciation methods. Projects : Internationalization in the Classroom (sustainable competence for engineers), Language Mentor program for pharmacy students with Norwegian as L2. Collaborations : Co-authorships with Gianina Iordachioaia, Isabelle Roy, Naoyuki Yamato, Peter Svenonius. Email : kaori.takamine@uit.no

• Language acquisition
• Second language acquisition
• Third language acquisition
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Kjersti Faldet Listhaug is an Associate Professor and currently serves as Vice Dean of Education at the Faculty of Humanities, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She works in the Department of Language and Literature and leads the Language Policy Committee at NTNU. Her academic career spans over two decades at NTNU, where she has held various administrative positions including Head of Study programmes (BA and MA) in Foreign Languages (2019-2021). Her research interests focus on language acquisition, particularly second and third language acquisition, acquisition of syntax and vocabulary, transfer and cross-linguistic influence, multilingualism, French linguistics, the mental lexicon, language and perception, and spatial language. She employs both explicit and implicit language learning approaches in her research and has developed theoretical models for third language acquisition. Her recent publications show a strong emphasis on cross-linguistic influence in multilingual acquisition, particularly examining verb placement patterns across different language combinations (L2 English and L3 French/German). Her work frequently investigates how previously acquired languages influence the acquisition of new languages, with a special focus on Nordic language contexts. She has published extensively in journals like Nordic Journal of Linguistics, Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism, and Synergies Pays Scandinaves. Listhaug actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses within French syntax and second- and third-language acquisition, emphasizing the inclusion of students in ongoing research projects. She currently supervises doctoral candidates as part of the CLIMA research project. Her grant portfolio includes funding from The Research Council of Norway for the CLIMA project, which addresses research gaps concerning cross-linguistic influence in multilingual acquisition. She is actively involved in several research groups including ForMAAL (Formal Models in Applied Linguistics), FANT (Research Group for Second and Third Languages), VOCLEX (Vocabulary and the Multilingual Mental Lexicon), and Bilingualism Matters (Trondheim branch). Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language education policy, as evidenced by her national advocacy for foreign language education in Norway.