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Maria (Mia) Helena Svensson is an Associate Professor at Umeå University focusing on phraseology and figurative language. Her research explores word play, ambiguity, homonymy, and polysemy, as well as how these elements create effects in language through structured expressions. Svensson's work delves into the fundamental functions of language displayed through formulaic language, also known as 'prefabs', where recognition and deliberate alterations serve to enhance the play on words. Moreover, she investigates metaphors and metonymies within figurative language and their implications in various linguistic domains such as semantics. Svensson has conducted empirical studies, often revealing stereotypes in language descriptions that manifest through word combinations and collocations. She has a keen interest in how fixed expressions impact communication and understanding in different contexts, particularly through the analysis of French films and language studies. Through her work, she seeks to deepen the understanding of figurative language and its significance in everyday interactions and media representations.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.