Dr. Christine Johansson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christine Johansson is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University, specializing in English Linguistics. She earned her BA and MA in Languages’ Education from Linköping University, followed by a Ph.D. from Uppsala University focusing on modern English syntax. Johansson has a diverse teaching background, having worked as a high school teacher in German and English before transitioning to higher education. At Uppsala University, she has held several administrative and leadership roles, including Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of English. Her research interests encompass Relativization strategies in varieties of English, diachronic syntax, and the structural analysis of relative clauses. Recent projects involve the development of the Uppsala Learner English Corpus, focusing on the syntactic aspects of language acquisition among Swedish students. Furthermore, she is dedicated to integrating her research into her teaching methodologies, with a focus on grammar and language structure. Johansson’s commitment to pedagogy has been recognized through Distinguished Teaching Awards, reflecting her effective teaching methods and passion for linguistics.

Research Interests

English Linguistics Modern English Syntax Diachronic Syntax Language Didactics Syntactic Development

Experience

Senior Lecturer

1998-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and research in English Linguistics, focusing on syntax and language education.

Senior Lecturer

1995-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Örebro University • Örebro, Sweden

Administrator of courses and teaching English Linguistics.

Awards

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Distinguished Teaching Award

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.