Dr. Erin Mcclellan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erin McClellan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Aalborg University. With a focus on micro-uses of language, she examines how communities engage with official vernaculars and the ways language functions to constitute meaning within larger systems of power and governance. Her work has involved extensive qualitative interviews and a commitment to rhetorical fieldwork, emphasizing the importance of rhetoric in public spaces and urban planning. McClellan's research projects currently address environmental discourse, climate justice, and conservation practices, examining how language influences social movements and political relations. She has been involved in multiple publications related to sustainable discourse and climate anxiety. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, linking education and social justice with ecological care. McClellan aims to advance discussions around ecological care practices and their impact on community welfare.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Communication.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2009-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Boise State University • Boise, Idaho, USA

Involved in teaching and research in Communication.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Denison University • Granville, Ohio, USA

Teaching and research in Communication.

Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant

2002-01-01 — 2007-12-31

University of Colorado Boulder • Boulder, Colorado, USA

Assisted in research and teaching in Communication.

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.