Dr. Caroline Rieger

Biography

Caroline Rieger, Associate Professor in the Department of Central, Eastern, Northern European Studies at the University of British Columbia, has a robust academic background with an M.A. from Universität Essen and a PhD from the University of Alberta. Her research interests center on language acquisition, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and translation studies, as evidenced by her extensive publications in these areas. Rieger's dedication to education is reflected in her teaching philosophy which emphasizes curiosity, inquiry, and active learning. Her courses cover diverse topics including German language at all levels, applied linguistics, and intercultural communications, aimed at encouraging students to engage deeply with language and culture. In addition to teaching, she is actively involved in research on politeness, bilingual communication, and the dynamics of language learning assessment.

Research Interests