Dr. Karin Jansson

Professor

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Biography

Karin Hassan Jansson received her Ph.D. in history from Uppsala University in 2002, with a thesis focused on conceptualizing rape in early modern Sweden. Her tenure positions include Senior Lecturer at Södertörn University and Uppsala University, where she currently serves as the Deputy Head of the Department of History. Jansson's research interests center on gender-related issues in Swedish society from the Middle Ages to the mid-nineteenth century, particularly concerning the concepts of masculinity, violence, and the politics of gender and work. She has published work highlighting the changing roles and perceptions of gender throughout history, including extensive teaching experience at various university levels. Jansson is a member of numerous academic and advisory boards, having played a significant role in committees evaluating university education in Sweden. She has been recognized for her teaching excellence with several awards, including the Pedagogical Prize from Uppsala University.

Research Interests

Gender Studies Social History Cultural History

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Responsible for teaching courses in history and supervising PhD students.

Director Undergraduate Studies

2013-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Department of History, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Oversaw undergraduate program and curriculum development.

Visiting Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2011-06-01

Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study • Uppsala, Sweden

Conducted research on gender-related historical issues.

Awards

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Pedagogical Prize

2006-01-01
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Disa Prize

2020-01-01
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Prize from Friends of Vasa Museum

2019-01-01

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.