Dr. Matti Larsson

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Biography

Matti Marttinen Larsson is an Associate Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Romance languages with a focus on Spanish. He obtained his PhD from Stockholm University in 2022 and was promoted to docent at the University of Gothenburg in 2025. His research primarily explores language variation and change, particularly morphosyntactic and semantic changes within Spanish and other languages. He employs corpus linguistic methodologies to investigate these forms of language development, emphasizing cognitive foundations and the usage-based approach. His specific research interests include the use of possessive pronouns, definite articles, and various phenomena related to Spanish and other Romance languages. Marttinen Larsson is also actively involved in teaching Spanish grammar and historical linguistics, guiding students at all academic levels through language learning and academic writing.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Senior Lecturer

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaches courses related to Spanish grammar, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and academic writing.

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).