kielentutkija
Kielentutkija is a Finnish term meaning a researcher or scholar who studies languages, particularly in the field of linguistics. The role involves both theoretical and applied aspects, ranging from phonetics and phonology to syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics. Kielentutkijat investigate language structure, use, acquisition, change, and variation, and they may also examine language policy, preservation, and technology.
Academic training for a kielentutkija typically includes a bachelor’s degree in linguistics or a related field,
Professional activities of kielentutkijat include publishing research articles in peer‑reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, teaching at
Notable Finnish kielentutkijat include toponymist Satu Tuokkola, phoneticist Matti Carlsson, and computational linguist Katriina Päs. The