Dr. John Tøndering

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Tøndering is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen specialized in phonetics, particularly acoustic phonetics. His main research interest lies in prosody, which includes stress patterns, intonation, and rhythm, alongside a deep exploration of the acoustic properties of individual speech sounds. His current research focuses on regional prosodic variation, the relationship between aspiration time and vowel height, and rhythm variants in Danish. Tøndering investigates the interplay between prosodic structure and grammatical structure in spoken language, employing acoustic analyses to better understand these phenomena. He also teaches courses on phonetics, phonology, and acoustics, contributing significantly to the Faculty of Humanities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and researching in the field of phonetics and acoustic analysis.

Awards

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Årets Harald - Teaching Prize

2011-01-01

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.