Dr. Eva Lilja

Professor

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Biography

Eva Lilja is Professor Emerita at the University of Gothenburg, renowned for her research and publications in the fields of literature and metrics. She has significantly contributed to the study of Swedish prosody and modernism. As the founder of the Nordic Society for Metrical Studies, she served as chair of the research society from 1993 to 2009. Lilja is the author of the influential handbook on Swedish Metrics, published by the Swedish Academy, which remains a standard work in the field. Her ongoing research projects include Cognitive Theory of Rhythm in Modernist Free Verse and the introduction of cognitive poetics in Sweden. Lilja's notable publications include "Rhythm Modern Poetry: Essay on Cognitive Versification Studies" (2023) and "Poesiens rytmik: An Essay on Form and Signification" (2014). Her interdisciplinary approach merges poetic rhythm with cognitive science, enhancing understanding of literature's rhythmic structures. Through multiple articles and essays, she explores the intersection of language, form, and meaning in poetry, establishing her as a leading voice in literary studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).