Dr. Katrine Bechsgaard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katrine Kehlet Bechsgaard is a Postdoc at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on sociolinguistics and socio-onomastics. Her current research investigates the connections between language and society, specifically how language use reflects societal perceptions of minority identities and conditions. She is examining how historical and contemporary labels assigned to these identities have evolved and the social implications behind naming practices. Previous projects include exploring familial naming conventions in Denmark, particularly the significant changes in surname practices over the past four decades that reflect broader social dynamics. Bechsgaard has spoken at various conferences, contributed to peer-reviewed journals in her field, and actively participated in media discussions surrounding language and identity.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoc

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research in sociolinguistics and socio-onomastics.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.