Dr. Christina Lindqvist

Professor

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Biography

Christina Lindqvist is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in French linguistics and language learning. She obtained her PhD in French from Stockholm University in 2006 and became an Associate Professor in Romance languages at Uppsala University in 2013. Since joining the University of Gothenburg in 2015, she has focused her research on language learning, particularly vocabulary acquisition and aspects of vocabulary knowledge among Swedish learners of French. Her work includes examining the influence of language transfer and cross-linguistic interactions, as well as bringing insights from multilingualism into language acquisition studies. Lindqvist has served as a main supervisor for PhD students in the humanities with a focus on educational sciences and multilingualism, and is actively involved in teaching courses at the advanced level. Her contributions to the field are well-documented through various publications, revealing her dedication to exploring complex aspects of language learning, including vocabulary development across different languages and pedagogical strategies in multilingual contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Professor specializing in French linguistics and language learning.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Focused on Romance languages and language learning.

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).