THESIS Interlude: Exploring Language Policy in Practice at the University of Oslo

THESIS Interludes are episodes occurring in between seasons where we feature students in the process of developing their research projects in the field of higher education. Guests are asked what the research topic is, why they chose it, which methods they are using, what challenges they have faced, and what they have learned thus far in the process of their projects.  The podcast team is starting with featuring our very own masters theses.  This week features Ayla Rubenstein, who will share with us some of the details about her thesis focusing on language policy in Norwegian higher education and how policies requiring international academics to “master” the Norwegian language are put into practice. If you’d like to support our guest today in their research efforts, send us an email stating how you think you can help at [email protected]. Today’s THESIS episode does not take position on the issues discussed on the podcast. Opinions expressed on this episode are solely those of the guests or hosts. If you liked what you listened to today, please follow the podcast and feel free to leave us a rating or a comment. This podcast is produced and edited by Ekaterina Kurinskaia, Ayla Rubenstein, Tracy Waldman, Kelly Davis, and Maria Angeles Hidalgo. Original music is produced by Petter Strom.