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Erik Falk is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University in the Department of Nordic Languages. His research focuses on the historical analysis of discourse, particularly in the context of legal proceedings in Sweden. His dissertation project explores the treatment of insults in legal texts from the 1600s, examining the sociolinguistic aspects of speech acts, the semantics, and the pragmatic dimensions of linguistic expressions of power. This analysis sheds light on how insults functioned and were perceived in historical contexts. Falk has also taught in various educational settings, including positions as a senior high school teacher and a foreign lecturer in Swedish at Karl-Marx-Universität in Leipzig. He holds a Teacher Education degree from Uppsala University, and his experience spans over several decades in both teaching and academic roles.
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket • Sweden
Taught Swedish and related subjects to senior high school students.
Finnvedens Gymnasium • Värnamo, Sweden
Educated students in Swedish language and literature.
Karl-Marx-Universität • Leipzig, Germany
Provided instruction in Swedish language courses to international students.
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