Dr. Linda Ohlson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Linda Flores Ohlson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, where she specializes in Spanish and linguistics. She obtained her PhD focusing on Spanish-English bilingualism in May 2007, with a doctoral thesis titled 'Soy el brother de dos lenguas' which analyzed code-switching in contemporary popular music among Hispanics in the United States. Her teaching involves supervising dissertations and teaching courses in linguistics and intercultural communication, particularly within the Nordic Master of Modern Languages. Her current research focuses on an international project examining Spanish speakers in Europe, alongside other projects exploring the linguistic dimensions of apocalyptic narratives in modern culture, discrimination against Latino immigrants in the U.S., and pronoun usage in relation to zombies in contemporary literature. Throughout her career, she has contributed to various publications on these topics, establishing her expertise in sociolinguistics and cultural studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2007-05-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Teaches Spanish course, supervises graduate students, conducts research on bilingualism and sociolinguistics.

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).