Dr. Tove Rosendal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tove Rosendal is a docent at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in macro-sociolinguistics with a focus on language policy and use in Rwanda and Uganda. She defended her thesis titled, 'Linguistic Landshapes: Comparison of Official and Non-official Language Management in Rwanda and Uganda,' in June 2010. Her academic journey began in 2005 in the Department of Oriental and African Languages at the University of Gothenburg. She worked in non-formal adult education across Sweden and several African countries. Currently, she leads various research projects examining linguistic landscapes and the socio-linguistic impacts of policy in urban Rwanda and Gothenburg. Her recent projects are funded by the Swedish Research Council and involve collaboration with colleagues from the University of Kigali, Rwanda. Additionally, Rosendal has developed and taught several courses related to African languages and societies. Her research interests include linguistic landscapes, language policy, multilingualism, and socio-linguistic dynamics in post-colonial contexts.

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).