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Igor Ryazanov is a PhD student in the Foundations of Language Processing research group at Umeå University, focusing on computational media studies and related tasks like narrative, sentiment, and stance analysis. His research interests also include the semantic change of domains, computational fact-checking, and fake news detection. Ryazanov employs mixed-method approaches to explore how narratives can manipulate agency, such as through anthropomorphism of technology or dehumanization of people. Through his thesis work, he examines linguistic devices that facilitate these processes, aiming to deepen the understanding of narratives in the context of technology and communication.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.