Dr. Katharina Froedrich

Assistant Professor

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Biography

PhD candidate and Research Assistant at the University of Western Australia (UWA), Katharina Froedrich specializes in sociolinguistics, focusing on Aboriginal English spoken in the Pilbara region. As a member of the Language Lab and a Forrest Research Foundation scholar, her research aims to decolonize linguistics by examining language repertoires in Indigenous communities through a participatory approach. She emphasizes the importance of engaging community members meaningfully and culturally safely while studying language dynamics and the impact of AI-operated technology in social inclusivity. Katharina has presented her findings at various conferences, including the Sociolinguistics Symposium and is actively involved in educational initiatives. She received a Master of Arts in English Linguistics from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, contributing to her strong foundation in language contact and variation studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2023-01-01 — 2023-12-31

University of Oxford • England

Assisted in the 'Journey Words – Manuscript Mind' Project.

Student Research Assistant

2021-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Department of English and American Studies, University of Munich • Germany

Contributed to the MA Literary Translations Program.

Awards

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Forrest Research Foundation Scholarship

2024-01-01
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University of Western Australia International Fee Scholarship

2024-01-01
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Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship

2024-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.