Dr. Karina Smed

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karina Madsen Smed is a faculty member at Aalborg University, focusing on cultural and social change, including factors associated with consumption and tourism and their effects on identity. With years of experience in coordinating educational programs, she has emphasized project-based learning and interdisciplinary approaches in her teaching. Smed primarily teaches master's programs in Culture, Communication & Globalisation (CCG) and Tourism, engaging students in communication across global contexts and consumer culture. Her research encompasses the dynamics of cultural processes and societal changes, as well as the discursive representations that shape narratives related to travel and identity. She has chaired the Study Board for Cross-Cultural Studies and previously coordinated various semesters of the CCG Tourism programs. Smed's contributions to research have led to multiple publications in the field and active participation in academic discussions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Teaches master's programs and engages in research related to cultural processes and tourism.

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.