Dr. Ute Bohnacker

Professor

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Biography

Ute Bohnacker is a Professor of General Linguistics at Uppsala University, specializing in linguistics with a particular focus on language acquisition, bilingualism, narrative, and grammar. She has extensive research expertise in the development of typical and atypical multilingual language skills in children, particularly in the context of Swedish education. Bohnacker's notable project, BiLI-TAS, investigates bilingual preschool and primary school children growing up with languages such as Turkish, Arabic, German, and Swedish, aiming to foster understanding of vocabulary comprehension, phonological processing, and narrative abilities influenced by age and environmental factors. With a strong educational background from institutions such as Tübingen and Durham, she has been supervising graduate students in general and Swedish linguistics while also pursuing groundbreaking work in language assessment for impaired populations and educational implications regarding multilingualism. Bohnacker's research impacts theories of bilingualism and contributes to advancements in speech-language therapy and education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.