Dr. Guohua Hu

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Biography

Guohua Hu is a lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in the intersection of language learning and phonetic perception. His research includes perceptual training for adult Swedish learners of Chinese, and he has presented at several international conferences, including the 27th North American Conference on Chinese Linguistics. In his work, he explores the perceptual aspects of Chinese disyllable tones, focusing on how Swedish students perceive initial sounds in tonal languages. Hu's contributions to the field also encompass a range of studies and conference proceedings that delve into the complexities of Chinese language perception, phonetics, and the nuances of cultural interaction in language learning.

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).