Dr. Erik Falk

Associate Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior High School Teacher

1986-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket • Sweden

Taught Swedish and related subjects to senior high school students.

Senior High School Teacher

1989-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Finnvedens Gymnasium • Värnamo, Sweden

Educated students in Swedish language and literature.

Foreign Lecturer in Swedish

1988-01-01 — 1989-01-01

Karl-Marx-Universität • Leipzig, Germany

Provided instruction in Swedish language courses to international students.

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.