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Ülle Türk is a Lecturer in English Philology at the University of Tartu’s Institute of Germanic, Romance and Slavonic Languages and Literatures (part of the College of Foreign Languages and Cultures). She holds a Research Master’s Degree in Linguistics from Lancaster University (1997) and a MA in Linguistics for English Language Teaching (1996–1997). Her career includes roles such as Head of Language Testing Group at the Estonian Military Academy (2013–2016) and Lecturer positions spanning from 1983 onwards.
Education:
- 1996–1997: MA in Linguistics for English Language Teaching, Lancaster University
- 1974–1979: Cum Laude BA in Romance and Germanic Languages and Literatures, University of Tartu
Research Interests:
Focuses on cross-cultural communication, language proficiency measurement (especially listening/reading skills), British cultural studies, and second language acquisition. She has contributed to national and European language policy frameworks, including Estonia’s Language Education Policy and the Euroopa Keelemapp project.
Key Contributions:
- Designed and validated language proficiency tests for Estonian educational systems
- Authored guidelines for teacher requalification programs and curriculum development
- Co-authored national reports on language education policies and comparative Baltic examination systems
Awards:
No specific awards mentioned, though her work has received institutional recognition through sustained academic roles.
Labs/Teams:
Active in the Language Testing Group and collaborated with institutions like the National Examination and Qualification Centre. Her work often integrates applied linguistics with policy implementation.
