University of Gothenburg
Department of Languages and Literatures
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Research by language area

Research within our disciplines is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach and international collaboration, maintaining a close connection to our educational programs. In addition to the core fields of Literary Studies and Linguistics, our research in literature and languages encompasses culture, communication, pragmatics, pedagogy, gender studies, and much more.

African languages
Traditionally, research in African languages at the University of Gothenburg has primarily focused on undocumented and…
Arabic
The study of Arabic at the University of Gothenburg has a long and established tradition. A chair in Semitic Languages was…
English
Research in English at the Department of Languages and Literatures encompasses linguistics, literature, literary theory, and…
French
Our research in French is characterized by both breadth and depth, featuring a diversity of perspectives on language,…
German
The subject of German has a long-standing tradition at the University of Gothenburg, with research conducted in the fields…
Greek
Historically, research in Greek at the University of Gothenburg has encompassed most core areas of philology and its related…
Japanese
Our scientific profile is centered on Japanese linguistics from a broad perspective. Within this research area, we focus on…
Latin
Research in Latin at the University of Gothenburg is characterized by a broad chronological and thematic scope, ranging from…
Sinology - The Bernhard Karlgren Seminar
Sinology at the University of Gothenburg has a history spanning over a century, dating back to 1918 when the pioneering…
Slavic languages
Slavic languages have been taught at the University of Gothenburg since 1906, and research in the subject has a long…
Spanish
Our department conducts research in literary, cultural, and linguistic studies. We examine the intersection of politics and…
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