About the group

The research group The structural development of Scandinavian dialects investigates variation, change, and development in Nordic dialects over time, across all linguistic levels and using a range of methods.

The group emphasizes integrating students into research and both applying and advancing digital methods. This includes developing a pilot version of a tagged corpus of the Swedish Ovansiljan dialects. In addition, the group incorporates phonetic annotation of the corpus in order to examine the interaction between syntax and phonology.

The group’s combined expertise covers Nordic dialectology, sociolinguistics, phonetics and phonology, computational linguistics, historical linguistics, and syntax. The group includes both permanent and temporary academic staff as well as students.

If you would like to become a member of the group, please contact Piotr Garbacz.