Dr. Kim Hansen

Professor

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Biography

Kim Toft Hansen researches Danish Nordic television films in an international context, with a prolific interest in media production, particularly focusing on Danish television series. He is an expert in the Nordic Noir genre and its Scandinavian variations within the crime genre. Hansen's research bridges cultural and business policies, with notable work on the media and its representations in various locations. He has introduced location studies as a new method in media production research, intertwining it with tourism studies and ethnographic interests in political contexts. Hansen’s expertise extends to the production history and its relations to media. His significant contributions, including the book '1864: TV series, History, Criticism', sparked media debates surrounding the relationship between history and popular cultural media. Currently, he is involved in several projects, such as the EU project GEMINI that researches young adults' perceptions of contemporary serial drama and aims to produce new teaching methods for European high schools.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Teaches media cultural studies and media history in the Department of Media Studies, supervising PhD research focused on local media production.

Awards

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Årets underviser 2023

2023-01-01
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Årets forfatter ved Aalborg Universitetsforlag

2012-11-09

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.