Hana Gustafsson
About
A complete list of my publications can be viewed in Cristin (Current Research Information System in Norway).
I am Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics at the Centre for Academic and Professional Communication (NTNU), where I currently teach and research various areas of science communication. I am particularly interested in how linguistic research can help us understand and address challenges in science communication, both on an individual and societal level.
One of the most exciting aspects of my position is teaching final-year Master students and PhD candidates in STEM disciplines how to communicate their research with different stakeholders; how to become aware of and contribute to current discourses relating to their research areas. This work both draws on and informs my research within cognitive linguistics (especially metaphorical conceptualizations of critical global issues), phraseology (including schematic constructions and sentence templates), scientific writing, and English for Academic Purposes.
Since most of my courses and workshops are taught to international classes, I am also proud to host and mentor incoming English Teaching Assistants within the US Fulbright Program.
My formal training is primarily in language research and language pedagogy from the perspective of usage-based linguistics; I also have a background in biology. I received my PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Groningen (2013) under the supervision of Prof. Kees de Bot and Prof. Marjolin Verspoor. Before joining NTNU in 2017 I was a Postdoctoral Researcher at MultiLing, a multidisciplinary research Centre of Excellence at the University of Oslo.
Academic interests, teaching, and supervision areas: second/foreign language acquisition, Cognitive Linguistics, Construction Grammar, usage-based linguistics, Science Communication, academic writing, scientific research writing, English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESOL/TEFL)
See all publications in Cristin (Current Research Information System in Norway).
Publications
Constructing L2 phraseological chunks as complex form-meaning mappings
Based on a study of emergent patterns in L2 English learner data, I argue that the cognitive usage-based model enhanced by a complexity theory perspective can provide useful insights into L2 learners’ non-target-like use of L2 phraseological chunks.
Capturing EMI teachers' linguistic needs: a usage-based perspective
Building on usage-based approaches, I propose that linguistic units of EMI teachers' competence can be conceptualized as highly specific language functions arising from a specific EMI instructional context and mapping onto suitable formulations in ELF.
Conventionalized ways of saying things (CWOSTs) and L2 development
Using two measures of conventionalization (frequency and NS judgement of naturalness), we aim to define conventionalized ways of saying things (CWOSTs) as multi-word units so that they can be included in researching L2 development.
Foreign language writing development from a dynamic usage based perspective
Taking a dynamic systems perspective, we investigated the development of multi-word units (chunks) in L1 Dutch EFL learners. Our study shows crucial differences in the developmental trajectories of high- and low-input learners.
Development of chunks in Dutch L2 learners of English
Taking a usage-based perspective, we investigate the use of chunks (multi-word units) over the period of 2.5 years in a large population of L1 Dutch EFL learners.
A pedagogy for the writing of scientific abstracts in English: Conceptual Template and Abstract Package
We present a tailored pedagogy for scientific abstract writing, based on conventions of the genre, a flexible schematic map (Conceptual Template), a combined genre based on real-life submission scenarios (Abstract Package), and a scaffolded writing path.
The complete list of publications can be viewed here: Cristin (Current Research Information System in Norway).
Teaching
Courses
Media
2023
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2023) Exploring the timeline of a scaffolded writing path: How linear is the students' development?. Unit for Academic Language and Practice, OsloMet 16th Annual NFEAP Conference , Oslo 2023-06-15 - 2023-06-16
2022
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2022) Hypocognition is tragic: Can Cognitive Linguistics and STS help us think and talk about the complex systems of anthropogenic global warming?. College of Arts and Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder Indigenous Peoples and Climate Communication (LING7800) , Boulder, Colorado 2022-03-15 -
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana; Ferrareto, Rosana. (2022) Conceptualizing COVID-19 response as a cybersecurity response: metaphorical conceptual integration across disciplines. The Association for Researching and Applying Metaphor (RaAM) 15th Researching and Applying Metaphor Conference , Białystok 2022-09-21 - 2022-09-24
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Popular scientific lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2022) Pitching scientific research to user groups. AQUAEXCEL3.0 (EU Horizon 2020) 2022-05-25 -
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana; Michaelis, Laura. (2022) Metaphorical Structuring in Critical Global Issues (theme session). 15th Researching and Applying Metaphor Conference 2022-09-21 - 2022-09-24
2021
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2021) Working with NTNU: Creating knowledge for a better world. IFSP Symposium on Professional and Technological Education (SIMEPT) 2021-09-22 - 2021-09-22
2020
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Academic lectureAfzali, Parichehr; Gustafsson, Hana. (2020) Identifying argumentation schemes in texts by Iranian EFL writers as future academicians . SEKOM, NTNU ALAPP 2020 2020-09-16 - 2020-09-17
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2020) Personal cognitive narratives in novice scientific writing: an observational study (accepted). Osnabrück University, ICMC2020 International Conference on Multimodal Communication: Developing New Theories and Methods , Osnabrück, Germany 2020-05-08 - 2020-05-10
2019
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2019) Emergent patterns in cross-sectional L2 data: a complexity theory perspective. The Scandinavian Association for Language and Cognition 7th SALC conference , Aarhus 2019-05-22 - 2019-05-24
2018
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Popular scientific lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2018) Training teachers for EMI contexts: a usage-based perspective. SEKOM NTNU SEKOM Forum 2018-06-01 -
2016
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LectureGustafsson, Hana. (2016) Capturing interactional competence for lecturers in English-medium Higher Education. ILN/UiO, MultiLing/UiO, HiOA NorDisCo: 4th Nordic Interdisciplinary Conference on Discourse and Interaction , HiOA, Oslo 2016-11-23 - 2016-11-25
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Popular scientific lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2016) "På fredag jeg reiser bort": helping foreigners learn Norwegian grammar. University of Oslo Faglig-Pedagogisk Dag, University of Oslo , Oslo 2016-11-03 - 2016-11-05
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LectureGustafsson, Hana. (2016) Instructional practices and teacher development: A usage-based perspective. MultiLing, Oslo MultiLing's Wednesday Seminar Series , Oslo 2016-03-02 - 2016-03-02
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LectureGustafsson, Hana. (2016) Instructional Practices and Teacher Development in English-Medium Instruction Higher Education: A Usage-based Perspective. ILN, UiO Språkvitenskapelig instituttseminar , Oslo 2016-02-19 - 2016-02-19
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Popular scientific lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2016) Bilingual Learning and Teaching. Associazione Giovane Italia (AGI) Bilingualism Seminar , Oslo 2016-04-16 - 2016-04-16
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2016) Creativity in course design: Enhancing learning at post-graduate level. Norwegian Forum for English for Academic Purposes (NFEAP) 10th Conference of the Norwegian Forum for English for Academic Purposes (NFEAP) , HiOA, Oslo 2016-06-09 - 2016-06-10
2015
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2015) Policy design for EMI skills: Navigating the Bermuda Triangle with usage-based linguistics. Centre for Languages and Literature, Lund University Bridging Language Acquisition and Language Policy Symposium , Lund 2015-06-17 - 2015-06-18
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LectureGustafsson, Hana. (2015) Teaching in English with Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students. NTNU, Department of Biology Invited workshop as part of NTNU's Diversity Project , Trondheim 2015-02-12 - 2015-02-12
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2015) Making do: Constructing complex form-meaning mappings in L2. Universitetet i Bergen, LLE Open guest lecture , Bergen 2015-09-30 - 2015-09-30
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2015) Instructional Practices and Teacher Development in English-Medium Instruction Higher Education: A Usage-Based Perspective. Universitetet i Bergen, LLE Usage-based linguistics and implications for L2 teaching in a Scandinavian context , Bergen 2015-12-10 - 2015-12-11
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LectureGustafsson, Hana. (2015) Capturing EMI skills: A challenge for the teacher trainer. Norwegian Association for English for Academic Purposes 8th NFEAP Conference , Oslo 2015-06-11 - 2015-06-12
2014
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2014) Linguistic Competence for English-Medium Instruction: A Usage-based Perspective (accepted as a conference paper). Georgetown University GURT: Usage-based Approaches to Language, Language Learning, and Multilingualism , Washington, DC 2014-03-14 - 2014-03-16
2013
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2013) IntlUni: The Challenges of the Multilingual and Multicultural Learning Space in the International University. 7th Seminar of the Norwegian Association for English for Academic Purposes 2013-06-06 - 2013-06-07
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LectureGustafsson, Hana. (2013) Making do: Form-meaning mappings in L2 production. 12th International Cognitive Linguistics Conference (ICLC) , Edmonton 2013-06-23 - 2013-06-28
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LectureGustafsson, Hana. (2013) Construction filling in L2: Interactions of L2 Frequency and Entrenched L1 Constructions. SELC, University of Southern Denmark Thinking, doing, learning: Usage-based perspectives on second language learning , Odense 2013-04-24 - 2013-04-26
2012
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LectureGustafsson, Hana. (2012) Capturing Conventionalized Ways of Saying Things (CWOSTs) in L2 Learner Language. Norwegian Academy of Sciences: NORKOG Cognitive Summer Seminar , Norwegian Academy of Sciences, Oslo 2012-06-10 - 2012-06-11
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2012) Capturing Conventionalized Ways of Saying Things (CWOSTs) in L2 Learner Language. Formulaic Language Research Network (FLaRN) 5th FLaRN Conference , Tilburg 2012-03-28 - 2012-03-30
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LectureGustafsson, Hana; Verspoor, Marjolijn H.. (2012) Conventionalized Ways of Saying Things (CWOSTs) in L2 Development. American Association for Applied Linguistics: 2012 AAAL Conference , Boston 2012-03-24 - 2012-03-27
2011
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana. (2011) Conventionalized Ways of Saying Things (CWOSTs) in L2 Development. European Second Language Association (EUROSLA) EUROSLA 21st Annual Conference , Stockholm 2011-09-08 - 2011-09-10
2010
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana; Verspoor, Marjolijn H.. (2010) Chunks as a facilitator in L2 development. Belgium Netherlands Cognitive Linguistics Association BeNeCla CogLing Days 4 , Antwerp 2010-12-17 - 2010-12-18
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana; Verspoor, Marjolijn H.. (2010) Chunks in L2 Development: A Usage-based Perspective. Formulaic Language Research Network (FLaRN) 4th FLaRN Conference , Paderborn 2010-03-20 - 2010-03-26
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Academic lectureGustafsson, Hana; Verspoor, Marjolijn H.. (2010) Chunks in L2 Development: A Usage-based Perspective. American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) AAAL 2010 Annual Conference , Atlanta, GA 2010-03-06 - 2010-03-09