Dr. Karin Helgesson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karin Helgesson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, where she specializes in Swedish language history and its contemporary applications. Her research investigates various aspects of language use within social contexts, particularly focusing on the role of interpersonal grammar in job advertisements and the language of civic information. She has contributed to multiple studies and publications addressing the intersection of language, culture, and communication. Helgesson has been involved in various academic panels and symposiums, sharing her insights into the dynamics of language in political and social documents, as well as exploring the linguistic strategies behind identity representation in community information materials. Her works are recognized for their methodological rigor and their contributions to understanding the societal implications of language usage.

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).