Dr. Marie Rydenvald

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marie Rydenvald is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in multilingualism within various contexts. Her research primarily focuses on family multilingualism, exploring the experiences of Ethiopian migrants in Sweden and the sociolinguistic challenges faced by Swedish-speaking youth living abroad. Her publications include significant contributions to journals such as the Journal of Multilingual Theories and Practices and the European Journal of Sociology, where she discusses themes related to language use among multilingual teenagers and the school-family dynamics influencing bilingual education. Through her academic work, she endeavors to highlight and analyze the complexities of language identity and education in international environments, making her a key figure in the field of applied linguistics and bilingual education.

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).