Dr. Yasuko Nagano Madsen

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Biography

Yasuko Nagano-Madsen is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Gothenburg specializing in phonetics and language education. Her research focuses on the phonetic aspects of Japanese and Ryukyuan languages, including the study of intonation, prosody, and pitch accent. She has published numerous papers and contributed to various conferences on speech and language, with particular attention to the intonation and linguistic characteristics of Japanese and its dialects. Her work involves experimental analysis of speech patterns in different linguistic contexts, particularly focusing on non-native speakers' acquisition of Japanese intonation. She continues to be active in the academic community, taking part in international symposiums and conferences related to her field of expertise.

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).