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Christoph Röcklinsberg is an Associate Professor at Linköping University. His research focuses on the complex interplay between language and culture, especially in the context of intercultural communication. He investigates how cultural influences shape interaction across different professional fields, including engineering, economics, and law. His PhD dissertation explored interactions between colleagues from Sweden and Germany, utilizing video recordings to analyze communication practices and cultural patterns. Röcklinsberg employs an interdisciplinary approach, integrating theories from cross-cultural communication and linguistic conversation analysis. He is particularly interested in semiotic concepts that detail culturally specific styles of interaction. His teaching responsibilities cover international programs at the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, as well as courses on intercultural business communication and culture marketing.
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