Dr. Jakob Steensig

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jakob Steensig is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Aarhus University, Denmark. His research specializes in interactional linguistics, with a focus on Danish conversation and the grammar of talk-in-interaction. He engages in practical research projects that activate students and enhance their understanding of linguistic theory through real-world applications. His work includes contributions to the DanTIN research group, which centers on the interactional grammar of Danish language use. He teaches courses on conversation analysis, language, culture, and society at both the Bachelor's and Master's levels. His notable projects include Samtalegrammatik.dk and GEL (Grammar Everyday Life) which explore everyday communication and participation in conversations. He has been involved in several collaborative research projects and has lectured extensively, contributing to the academic discourse on linguistic patterns within societal interactions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.