Dr. Ellen Breitholtz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ellen Breitholtz is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in pragmatic meaning and dialogue. Her extensive research includes notable projects such as 'Incremental Reasoning Dialogue' (InCRED) and 'Dialogical Reasoning Patients Schizophrenia' (DRiPS), where she investigates how enthymemes function in communicative contexts. Breitholtz has published a monograph titled 'Enthymemes Topoi Dialogue - use common sense reasoning conversation' and has contributed to multiple workshops and conferences focused on semantics and pragmatics. Her work aims to illuminate the intricacies of dialogue and reasoning, especially in the realm of artificial intelligence. She has a profound interest in the dynamics of political discourse and the implications of language use in examining societal issues. Breitholtz's educational background and ongoing research reflect her commitment to advancing the understanding of language processing and communication.

Research Interests

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).