Dr. Ane Grum Schwensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ane Grum-Schwensen is an Associate Professor at the Hans Christian Andersen Centre, University of Southern Denmark. She earned her Ph.D. in literature focusing on the genetic study of creative processes involved in Hans Christian Andersen's authorship. Her research interests involve studies in manuscript processes, textual philology, and the intersection of literary studies with genetic criticism, particularly emphasizing the creative methodologies evident in Andersen's fairy tales. Grum-Schwensen is involved in a significant project dedicated to the digital scientific edition of Andersen's fairy tale manuscripts, which includes describing, transcribing, and XML-tagging these works. She also engages in comparative studies of authorship and the intertextuality within Andersen's works and beyond. Grum-Schwensen has contributed to various academic events and has been a member of the Danish Society for Language and Literature since 2023. Furthermore, she has served as a curator at the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and has published extensively on Andersen, enriching the field of Fairy Tale Studies and Romanticism Studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Hans Christian Andersen Centre • Odense

Leading research projects on digital manuscript editions of Hans Christian Andersen's works.

Curator

1998-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Hans Christian Andersen Museum • Odense

Managed exhibitions and educational programs related to Hans Christian Andersen.

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.