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Kolbrún Friðriksdóttir - Assistant Professor
–
Hugvísindasvið
Kolbrún Friðriksdóttir
Íslenska
Assistant Professor
Second Language Studies
Location
Edda
Phone
525-4590
Email
kolbrunf [at] hi.is
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Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies
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https://www.hi.is/staff/kolbrunf
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Research portal – Kolbrún Friðriksdóttir
 
Courses 2024 - 2025
ÍSE204G - Icelandic Language II
ÍSE601G - Language in the Media
AMF004F - Computer Assisted Language Learning
ÍSE509G - Teaching Icelandic as a second language
AMF009F - Teaching Icelandic as a Second Language: Vocabulary in Speech and Writing
ÍSE103G - Icelandic Language I
ÍSE302G - Language Usage I
Collaboration
Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training in Icelandic
,
,
Reykjavík University, The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, Tiro
Finland Swedish Online
,
,
University of Helsinki
Faroese Online
,
,
University of the Faroe Islands
Education
2021
,
Doktorspróf
,
University of Iceland
,
Second Language Studies
2004
,
M.A.
,
University of Iceland
,
Icelandic Grammar
1989
,
B.A.
,
University of Iceland
,
Icelandic
1984
,
B.Ed.
,
Iceland University of Education
,
Compulsory School Teacher Education.
Professional Experience
-
,
Development of learning material in Icelandic,
Icelandic Online at the Institute of Humanities
-
,
Adjunct,
University of Iceland
2022 -
,
Lector,
University of Iceland
2022 -
,
Lector,
University of Iceland
Published works
2023
Orthography-based pronunciation scoring for better CAPT feedback
Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the International Speech Communication Association, INTERSPEECH
EUROCALL 2023. CALL for all Languages
2022
Using learner data from Duolingo to detect micro- and macroscopic granularity through machine learning methods to capture the language learning journey
Easy as ABC: using LARA to build multimedia alphabet books
Preface
Computer-assisted pronunciation training in Icelandic (CAPTinI): developing a method for quantifying mispronunciation in L2 speech
Development of online tools supporting the learning of Icelandic as a foreign and second language
Rakningarkerfi Icelandic Online og rannsóknir
Development of online tools supporting the learning of Icelandic as a foreign and second language
Framvinda og áhrifaþættir í opnum málanámskeiðum á netinu
Milli mála
Tungumál í víðu samhengi / Perspectives on Language and Context
Development of online tools supporting the learning of Icelandic as a foreign and second language
Intelligent CALL, granular systems and learner data: short papers from EUROCALL 2022
Tungumál í víðu samhengi / Perspectives on Language and Context
Intelligent CALL, granular systems and learner data: short papers from EUROCALL 2022
Using LARA to create annotated manuscripts and inscriptions for museums: an initial feasibility study
Significant determinants of student retention and efficient engagement strategies in LMOOCs
Tungumál í víðu samhengi / Perspectives on Language and Context
EUROCALL 2022: Intelligent CALL, granular systems and learner data
EUROCALL 2022: Intelligent CALL, granular systems and learner data
NORDAND 15, 2022
NORDAND 15, 2022
2021
The effect of content-related and external factors on student retention in LMOOCs
ReCALL
UK Students’ Motivation for Learning Icelandic
The effect of tutor-specific and other motivational factors on student retention on Icelandic Online
Computer Assisted Language Learning
UK Students’ Motivation for Learning Icelandic
UK Students’ Motivation for Learning Icelandic
UK Students’ Motivation for Learning Icelandic
UK-Nordic Mobility: Tracing Flows and Building Networks, University Collage London,
2020
Icelandic Online: twenty years of development, evaluation, and expansion of an LMOOC
Icelandic Online: twenty years of development, evaluation, and expansion of an LMOOC
Icelandic Online: twenty years of development, evaluation, and expansion of an LMOOC
Tungumálakennsla á netinu. Saga, þróun og framtíð.
Tungumálakennsla á netinu. Saga, þróun og framtíð.
2019
The Usefulness of Icelandic Online
Ást á
Icelandic Online
2018
The impact of different modalities on student retention and overall engagement patterns in open online courses
Computer Assisted Language Learning
The resourceful CALL (= Computer Assisted Language Learning) learner and effectiveness in blended learning.
2017
Determining factors in student retention in online courses
Student retention in online courses
2015
Tracking students´ behavior online
Tracking student retention in open online language courses
Styðjandi námsumhverfi Icelandic Online
Tungumálakennsla í sýndarheimum (Menntakvika 2. október 2015)
Tungumálakennsla í sýndarheimum (Menntakvika 2. október 2015)
2013
Íslenskuþorpið
Milli mála
Leið til þátttöku í daglegum samskiptum á íslensku
Milli mála
2008
Íslenska sem annað mál
Hrafnaþing: ársrit íslenskukennara í KHÍ
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