Krister Schönström is a Swedish researcher specializing in sign language linguistics. He is an associate professor and subject leader for the Sign Language section at the Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University.
Research and Publications
Schönström's research primarily focuses on the multilingualism of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, particularly their language acquisition and use [1]. He has a specific interest in bimodal bilingualism, which involves both sign language and spoken language, as well as the visual aspects of language acquisition for deaf people. He has also developed assessment tools for Swedish Sign Language proficiency[1]. His work often explores how deaf and hard-of-hearing students navigate their education in sign language-based classrooms and the challenges of print literacy for adult deaf readers[2][3].
His publications cover a wide range of topics, including translanguaging in higher education settings, the use of mouth actions in L2 sign language learners, and the development of sign language proficiency tests[2][3].
Teaching and Professional Activities
At Stockholm University, Schönström is responsible for leading the Sign Language section and teaches a course titled "Swedish Sign Language from a contrastive perspective"[1]. He also supervises students at various academic levels, including doctoral candidates[1].
He has been a part of several research projects, both as a leader and a participant. These projects include "Promoting the reading of deaf students in sign language-based classrooms," "The multilingual situation of deaf refugees in Sweden (Mulder)," and "Better communication in individuals with congenital deafblindness"[1][3]. He has been employed at the Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University since 1997[3].
- Stockholm University. (n.d.). Krister Schönström: Profile.
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Krister Schönström: Publications.
- ORCID. (n.d.). Krister Schönström (0000-0002-8579-0771)
