Language in communities and societies

In this focus area, we study phenomena related to language use, language policy and language education policy.

We are interested in issues such as multilingual practices in education and working life, the integration of immigrants into work communities, social media counter-speech, language ideologies and the rights of linguistic minorities.

Focus area projects and researchers

Writing and participation in digitalising Finland

This study investigates writing practices and needs for writing skills of adults in digitalising Finland. The practical aim of the study is to promote the development of teaching and assessment of writing in different environments.

Sari Pöyhönen

Professor, Vice Head of Department

Petteri Laihonen

Senior Lecturer, Head of Department

Senior Researcher

Sanna Riuttanen

Grant researcher, post-graduate study right

Teija Kangasvieri

Research Coordinator