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Karin Filipsson is a Swedish lecturer specializing in Nordic Studies at the University of British Columbia. She received her PhD in Scandinavian Studies from the University of Washington in 2025, where her doctoral thesis focused on the interplay of autofiction and postmigrant themes in the novels of Jonas Hassen Khemiri. With a diverse academic background that includes a Graduate Certificate in Feminist Studies, Masters in Creative Writing and English Literature, and a Bachelor in English Linguistics, Karin showcases her depth of knowledge across multiple disciplines. Her teaching experience spans across Sweden, the United States, and Canada, where she has engaged students in Scandinavian literature and linguistics. She has authored a range of publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles and book reviews dealing with themes of memory, children’s literature, and ecocritical perspectives within Scandinavian literature. Karin has been recognized with several awards including the Joff Hanauer Fellowship for excellence in Western Civilization and the Nadia Christensen Award for excellence in Nordic Studies, underscoring her commitment to her field of study and her role in advancing understanding of Scandinavian cultures.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.