Dr. Kristian Mortensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristian Mortensen is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, where his research primarily focuses on people's sense-making practices and how these practices sustain social order within society. He employs ethnomethodological conversation analysis (EMCA) to study everyday institutional interactions. His work encompasses a range of topics, including classroom interactions in second and foreign language settings, human-robot interactions, design processes, and behaviors in shared public spaces. Mortensen has a solid academic background with a Ph.D. in Language Pedagogy, emphasizing instructional participation in the language classroom. He is actively involved in various academic activities including peer reviewing and has participated in multiple research projects related to social interaction and communication. His extensive contributions to the field are evident through his publications and collaborations with other researchers in the area of social interaction studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.