Dr. Panos Athanasopoulos

Professor

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Biography

Panos Athanasopoulos is a Professor of English Studies at Lund University, actively engaged in the LAMiNATE (Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, Teaching) Researcher profile area. His research spans experimental cognitive linguistics, psycholinguistics, linguistic relativity, bilingual cognition, and language acquisition. Key questions guiding his work include the extent to which speakers of different languages think and perceive the world differently, and how learning an additional language can transform these perceptions. Recent research programs have explored the effects of time metaphors on time perception, the relationship between grammatical aspect and event representation, as well as the impact of grammatical gender on object perception. His breadth of research contributes to understanding the intersection of language and cognition, providing insights into how linguistic variables influence human cognitive processes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.