Nina Sivunen is a Deaf academic and researcher based at the University of Jyväskylä, where she is part of the Centre for Applied Language Studies (CALS). Her research primarily focuses on the linguistic experiences and challenges faced by deaf migrants and asylum seekers, particularly within the context of the Finnish asylum and integration processes.
Academic Background and Research Focus
Nina Sivunen's work spans several years, with her contributions to academic publications dating back to at least 2014[1]. She was a doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, where her research was based within the CALS [1][2]. Her academic focus is on Applied Linguistics, and she has collaborated with numerous researchers from various institutions[2]. Her profile highlights her expertise in this field, with her work being cited by multiple peers[2].
Research Focus and Publications
Sivunen’s research explores the experiences of deaf individuals who are a marginalized group within forced migration studies[2]. Her work investigates the challenges they face in host countries and the ways they use multimodal and multilingual resources to navigate new environments[2].
A key publication is her 2023 dissertation, titled “Kuurojen turvapaikanhakijoiden kokemukset, multimodaalinen vuorovaikutus ja kielikäsityksien muokkautuminen suomalaisessa turvapaikkaprosessissa” (Experiences of deaf asylum seekers, multimodal interaction, and the shaping of language perceptions in the Finnish asylum process)[1]. Other notable works include journal articles and reports on topics such as:
- Language challenges in the Finnish asylum process.
- Integration training for deaf immigrant students.
- Assessment of Finnish Sign Language skills.
- Linguistic perceptions of deaf asylum seekers.
- Ethical considerations in Applied Language Studies.
- Sivunen, N. (n.d.). Nina Sivunen. ORCID.
- Sivunen, N. (n.d.). Profile. ResearchGate.
