Dr. Constanze Ackermann Boström

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Constanze Ackermann Boström. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Constanze Ackermann-Boström is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University specializing in multilingualism and minoritised languages. She completed her PhD in German Studies in 2018, focusing on the multilingual practices and identity constructions of Russian-German young adults. Her dissertation, titled 'Gelebte Mehrsprachigkeit im Plattenbau: Untersuchungen von Narrativen und Praktiken russlanddeutscher junger Erwachsener,' was awarded the Westin Prize by The Royal Society in the Humanities in Uppsala. Constanze's current research involves the revitalization of Meänkieli, particularly examining language attitudes among young Tornedalen and Kväner Lantalaiset. She also collaborates on projects exploring the impact of family involvement in linguistic revitalization. Her interests extend to language education and sustainability, with involvement in interdisciplinary research projects such as 'Language learning in linguistic repertoires in offline and online tourist spaces of the Nordics.' In 2022-2023, she organized a Nordic workshop series on 'Linguistics and Sustainability,' showcasing her engagement with contemporary sociolinguistic issues.

Research Interests

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.