Professor Dr. Carla Jonsson

Biography

Carla Jonsson is a Professor in the Department of Educational Work at Umeå University, focusing on various aspects of multilingual education. Her research interests include multilingualism, minority languages, and literacy practices. Jonsson has significant experience in linguistic ethnography, examining how language ideologies and power dynamics influence educational settings. She has led notable research projects such as 'Mother Tongues, Minorities, Linguistic Heterogeneity,' aimed at developing innovative teaching methods for preschools and schools. Additionally, she has explored topics like intercultural pedagogy and language education through funding from prominent organizations. Jonsson's work is known for its depth in understanding the complexities of bilingualism and multilingual identities in a global context. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards and her involvement in multiple research networks focused on language teaching and multilingualism.

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