Dr. Johan Jarlbrink

Associate Professor

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Biography

Johan Jarlbrink is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in digital humanities and the intersection of technology and historical narratives. His research explores themes within Swedish politics, media, and culture from 1945 to 1989, particularly through the lens of text mining and modeling. He has a significant background in digital models, focusing on techno-historical collections and the implications of industrialization on digital humanities. Through various research projects, he contributes to developing methods and understanding of how digital media shapes historical discourse and knowledge dissemination.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Engaged in research and teaching in digital humanities, focusing on the analysis of historical data and cultural narratives through digital methods.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.