Dr. Åsa Abelin

Professor

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Biography

Åsa Abelin is a Professor Emerita at the University of Gothenburg, with a research focus on sound symbolism, onomatopoeia, and language perception. Her work encompasses areas such as foreign accent perception and the nuances of Meänkieli, Swedish, Finnish, and Kven Sami linguistics. Abelin has contributed significantly to the field of phonetics through various publications in international symposia and journals. Additionally, her teaching material development reflects her expertise in phonetics and language prosody. She has been actively involved in academic collaborations and has participated in research programs that investigate speech intelligibility and the prosodic features of different languages. Abelin's commitment to her field is also evident through her participation in popular media discussions related to language, including her interviews on the Swedish radio program 'Vetenskapsradion Språket'.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).