Dr. Clara Juncker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Clara Juncker is an Emerita Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in American Literature and Culture. She has been an influential figure in the field of American Studies, focusing particularly on literature from the American South and African American literature, as well as modern American literature and the cultural significance of 'The Lost Generation'. Juncker has an extensive academic background, holding a Ph.D. from Tulane University where she studied modern American literature. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to scholarship on authors such as Ernest Hemingway and John Dos Passos, and her work often investigates the intersections of war and culture in American literature, including themes from the American Civil War to contemporary conflicts like those in Vietnam and Iraq. Her teaching portfolio includes a variety of courses on American literature, focusing on both historical and contemporary texts. She has received multiple grants for her research, and has actively published books and articles that examine the cultural dynamics of American narratives. Juncker's academic service extends to numerous committees and roles within the American Studies community, where she has worked to promote interdisciplinary engagement in American literature and cultural studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

1995-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Associate Professor in American Literature Culture, with a focus on various thematic elements of American studies.

Associate Professor

1989-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Copenhagen Business School •

Associate Professor in the English Department.

Visiting Scholar

1993-01-01 — 1994-01-01

University of California at Santa Barbara •

Research grant from the American Council of Learned Societies.

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.