Dr. Andrea Dankic

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrea Dankic works as an Assistant Professor at Umeå University. Her research interests include exploring feminist fieldwork within the contexts of hip hop scenes in Sweden and Finland. She critically examines the intersection of ethnography and researcher positionality, particularly in popular music studies. Her scholarly contributions are published in the IASPM Journal, which is affiliated with the International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM). Dankic's work is characterized by a deep engagement with cultural practices and the implications of gender within these spaces, reflecting a commitment to understanding diverse musical landscapes.

Research Interests

Ethnography Feminist Fieldwork Hip Hop Studies Popular Music

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in social work with a focus on feminist methodologies and popular music.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.