Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
Scientific interests:
Latvian hydronymics
Baltic comparative toponymics
Latvian and Lithuanian onomastics (anthroponymics and toponymics)
Lexical parallels in Baltic languages
Academic courses (read at the University of Latvia):
Lithuanian language II, III, IV (BA program)
Lithuanian language I, II (MA program)
Latin language I, II (BA program)
History of Lithuanian linguistics (MA program)
Introduction to Baltic mythology (BA program)
Introduction to anthroponymics (BA program)
Baltic onomastics (MA program)
Latvian and Lithuanian Comparative Grammar (MA program)
Lithuanian Grammatical Categories (MA program)
Lithuanian-Latvian translation course (MA program)
Academic courses (read at the University of Helsinki):
Latvian language I, II, III (begin., intermediate and advanced level)
Baltic languages and nations
Latvian culture and history
Prefixation of Latvian verbs
Baltic onomastics
Latvian and Lithuanian Comparative Grammar
Latvian Colloquial Language
Texts and Contexts
Proseminar and Seminar in Baltic Languages
Fields of Science
- 6121 Languages
- Baltic languages
- onomastics
- lexicology
- lexicography
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Eksotiskie vietvārdi Latvijas kartē
Translated title of the contribution :Exotic toponyms on the map of Latvia Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Etnonimų kryžkelėse: liet. estas / latv. igaunis atvejis
Translated title of the contribution :Crossroads of ethnonyms: case of Lith. estas / Latv. igaunis Research output: Conference materials › Abstract
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Latvian and Lithuanian Family Names
Balode, L., 2022, Dictionary of American Family Names. Hanks, P., Lenarčič, S. & McClure, P. (eds.). 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Vol. 1. p. cxi-cxiii 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia / dictionary › Scientific › peer-review
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Names of three Baltic countries – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
Balode, L., 2022, In: Studii si Cercetari de Onomastica si Lexicologie. 14, 1-2, p. 25-35 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The change of surnames and its consequences in Latvia in the 1920s and 1930s
Balode, L. & Grīviņa, L., 2022, Insights into the Baltic and Finnic Languages. Metslang, H., Norvik, M. & Kalnača, A. (eds.). Bern: Peter Lang, p. 21-40 20 p. 2. (Potsdam Linguistic Investigation; vol. 36).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Lithuanian Academic Scheme for International Cooperation in Baltic Studies“
Balode, L. & Kaskeleviciene, A.
02/02/2017 → 02/02/2023
Project: Other project
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„NordPlus Higher Education – Uniting Baltic and Nordic Cultures” Nr. NPHE–2015/10294
Balode, L., Kaskeleviciene, A., Ozola, I., Vanags, P., Vaitiekūnas, D., Klaas-Lang, B., Kutkaityte, E. & Lehti-Eklund, H.
01/01/2015 → 30/03/2017
Project: Research project
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Erillisrahoitus Helsingin ja Tukholman yliopistojen yhteishanke
Lehti-Eklund, H., Lindström, J., Miestamo, M., Grünthal, R., Palander-Collin, M., Kalliokoski, J., Östman, J., Ajanki, R., Holopainen, S., Balode, L., Lenk, H. E. H., Kurhila, S., Kotilainen, L., Lindholm, C., Wahlström, M., Solin, A., Fremer, M., Tiittula, L., Hamari, A., Kittilä, S., Huhtamäki, M., Kim, J., Kopotev, M., Peterson, E., Protassova, E., Savijärvi, M. & Tiedemann, J.
01/01/2015 → 31/12/2017
Project: Research project
Prizes
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Cross of Commander of the Order for Merits of Lithuania: Award from the President of Lithaunia
Balode, Laimute (Recipient), 7 Feb 2011
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Kultainen ansiomerki 30 vuoden palveluksesta tieteen hyväksi (Tieteellisten Seurain Valtuuskunta, Suomen yliopistot UNIFI), 2018. 02.14.
Balode, Laimute (Recipient), 14 Feb 2018
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Lithuanian Goverment's Prize for the whole life achievement in humanitarian sciences for Lithuanians working abroad
Balode, Laimute (Recipient), 4 Nov 2014
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Activities
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Baltistica : Studies in Baltic linguistics. (Journal)
Laimute Balode (Reviewer)
May 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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Open Course (cycle of lectures) of Vilnius University - "Baltic Academy"
Laimute Balode (Speaker: Presenter)
30 Mar 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Language Forum (Kalbos forumas), organised by The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language.
Laimute Balode (Speaker: Presenter)
19 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks
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Akadēmiķa Jāņa Endzelīna 148. dzimšanas dienas atceres starptautiskā zinātniskā konference „Baltijas onīmi: no sendienām līdz mūsdienām”. Tēzes = International Scientific Conference „Baltic onyms: from past to present” to commemorate the 148th anniversary of the academician Jānis Endzelīns.
Laimute Balode (Speaker: Presenter)
22 Feb 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks
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XIII International Congress of Balticists
Laimute Balode (Speaker: Keynote)
13 Oct 2021 → 15 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Press / Media
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Time to Culture: Christmas traditions in Lithuanian families in the world.
23/12/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Interview about differences between Lithuanian and Latvian Languages.
Laimute Balode & Aiga Veckalne
01/10/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Interview about onomastics or research on proper names.
Laimute Balode, Pauls Balodis & Aiga Veckalne
30/09/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Global Latvian - studies of Latvian language and culture abroad.
Laimute Balode, Andra Kalnača & Egle Žilinskaite
27/09/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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