Dr. Jacob Thøgersen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jacob Thøgersen is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, within the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics. His research primarily focuses on language attitudes, discourse analysis, language change, and variation. He teaches courses related to language psychology and academic communication, and supervises both BA and MA theses on diverse topics within sociolinguistics. His academic journey includes positions at various esteemed centers, contributing significantly to the understanding of language policy and ideologies in a Nordic context. Thøgersen holds a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Copenhagen, where he also completed his Master’s in Danish History and Religions. His recent activities encompass editor roles in scholarly journals and presentations on linguistic research in media and societal contexts. His involvement in peer review and editorial responsibilities reflects his commitment to advancing research in linguistics and language policy.

Research Interests

Language Attitudes Discourse Analysis Language Change Language Variation Media Language Language Policy Language Ideologies Inter-Nordic Communication

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-08-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and researching in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics.

Associate Professor

2011-12-01 — 2014-07-31

LARM and Lanchart Center, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in research and teaching.

Postdoc

2010-11-01 — 2011-11-30

LARM and Lanchart Center, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research in language studies.

Assistant Professor

2008-12-01 — 2010-10-30

Center for Internationalization and Parallel Language Use, Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and research duties.

Research Assistant

2008-01-01 — 2008-11-30

Lanchart Center, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assisted in various research projects.

Associate Professor

2006-08-01 — 2007-12-31

Danish Language University of Iceland • Reykjavik, Iceland

Taught and researched Nordic languages.

Ph.D. Student

2003-08-01 — 2006-07-31

Danish Language Council and Department of Nordic Research, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted doctoral research.

Research Assistant

2002-09-01 — 2003-07-31

Danish Language Council • Copenhagen, Denmark

Contributed to linguistic studies.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.