Spring has finally arrived in Oslo, and at MultiLing we can look back on a busy few months. We have organized several stimulating events, MultiLingers have presented at international conferences and given keynotes, and we have finalized our annual report for 2022!
The most recent of the many events this Spring addressed theoretical and methodological aspects of multilingualism research aiming to contribute to well-being. You can read more about the various events and take a look at our 2022 annual report in this newsletter. You can also read about some of our hot-off-the-press edited volumes and research articles, as well as about some of our output in the media. Finally, we are very happy to announce that MultiLing’s very own Professor Elizabeth Lanza will give the eleventh Einar Haugen Lecture in September!
Looking ahead, Norway will celebrate its Constitution Day on May 17, but here at MultiLing we are also celebrating our MA program in Multilingualism which welcomed its first cohort of students in the fall of 2022. The MA program in Multilingualism again attracted applicants from Norway, Europe, and many other parts of the world. This year we have received a higher number of applications than last year and are currently in the process of evaluating candidates. We wish all our readers a lovely May, and hope you enjoy this issue of MultiLing Voices! Happy reading!
With our best regards, Unn Røyneland, Ingebjørg Tonne, and Anne Charlotte Lindblom MultiLing Leadership Team |
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MultiLing Annual Report 2022
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Cover photo: Nadia Frantsen/UiO
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MultiLing's Annual Report 2022 is now online! Read about MultiLing's newest members, publications, dissemination events, conferences, and more. Read the Annual Report here → |
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| Multilingualism and History.
Edited by Aneta Pavlenko. Includes chapter by Pia Lane.
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| Nye innsikter i norsk som andrespråk - inspirert av Kari Tenfjords forskning.
Edited by Silje Ragnhildstveit, Anne Golden and Ann-Kristin Helland Gujord. Includes chapters by Oliwia Szymanska and Anne Golden. |
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| The Comprehension and Production of Passive Constructions by Afrikaans and isiXhosa First Language Grade 1 Children
Joanine Hester Nel, Frenette Southwood and Michelle Jennifer White. |
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| Bringing the language forward: engagements with Quechua language planning and policy Frances Kvietok and Nancy H. Hornberger. |
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International Mother Language Day 2022 Møter mellom polsk og norsk: Språkforskere forteller
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Photo: Screen shot of the livestream
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To celebrate UNESCO's International Mother Language Day, researchers from MultiLing organized a seminar titled "Polish and Norwegian encounters: Reports from language researchers" at Litteraturhuset in Oslo. Here, language researchers from several different projects held talks and enlightened us on various engaging topics, including how we may facilitate and encourage second language learning in youth and adolescence, how Polish and Norwegian colleagues communicate at the workplace, what characterizes the conversation between Polish doctors and Norwegian-speaking patients, and which notions Norwegians and Polish have of each other. Conclusively, the author Ewa Sapieżyńska talked about her book "Jeg er ikke polakken din" and her experience with being Polish in Norway today. This hybrid event was attended by many both online and in-person, and prompted a lively and interesting discussion at the end.
View the livestream here → |
Seminar
How to we talk about race in Norwegian academia today?
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The interdisciplinary one-day seminar event "How do we talk about race in Norwegian academia today?", was held on March 6th at the University Library and online. The goal of this event was to provide the space for scholars and students to discuss important topics related to race and racism in today's academic community in Norway, as well as seeking to consider which terminological and discursive choices can best support antiracism. Among the topics were race and racism in teacher education, everyday racism in Norway, the social construct of race, evasions of race and racism in studies on formal education, and the construction of "race" in Norwegian scholarly tradition. Following the talks, the attendees were invited to an open discussion providing reflection and insight across disciplines, languages and perspectives.
Read more about the event → |
MultiLing Winter School 2023
Researching family multilingualism: Theoretical and methodological approaches |
From February 27th to March 3rd, MultiLing organized the 2023 MultiLing Winter School. Focusing on family multilingualism, PhD researchers were given the opportunity to discuss current theoretical and methodological approaches to research on family multilingualism in diverse settings and different family types. Also, the Winter School provided a critical approach to multilingualism in diverse family types from various perspectives and examined how, and why, bi/multilingual families in diverse settings negotiate and navigate bi/multilingualism in the family. The course had several lecturers presenting exciting topics from their fields of research, including Lyn Wright (University of Memphis, USA) and Åsa Palviainen (Jyväskylä University, Finland), as well as our very own Elizabeth Lanza, Seyed Hadi Mirvahedi, Natalia Kartushina, Luca Onnis, and Rafael Lomeu Gomes.
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Colloquium A and B Multilingualism Research & Well-being |
On May 4 and 5, MutiLing held its annual colloquium A and B as a combined event.
This year, the colloquia explored the state of the art in multilingualism research that aims to contribute to well-being through increased knowledge of language and cognition, language in social institutions such as hospitals and schools, and individual experiences of multilingualism. Several of Multiling’s own researchers contributed with talks and discussions on theoretical and methodological aspects of the topic. Key note and invited speakers included Kenneth Paap, Joke Dewilde, and Ragnhild Bang Nes.
Program and speakers (in English) → |
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Einar Haugen Lecture 2023 Elizabeth Lanza
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Photo: Nadia Frantsen/UiO
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This year, MultiLing's very own Professor Elizabeth Lanza will give the eleventh annual Einar Haugen Lecture! The lecture will take place 26 September 2023. More information on the topic of the lecture and the location will be announced in the near future. |
The Closing Conference MultiLing Closing Conference 2023
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Photo: Seyed Hadi Mirvahedi
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As MultiLing is coming to a closure in 2023, we invite all interested to join us as we discuss and synthesize our research and achievements. Former MultiLing alumni and current colleagues at MultiLing are invited to submit a poster proposal to showcase their contribution to the extensive field of research done at the MultiLing Center between 2013-2023. Deadline to submit a poster proposal is 15 June 2023.
Find more information about the conference
and submit your proposal here → |
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