Dr. Lara Rodríguez Sieweke

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Biography

Lara Rodríguez Sieweke is a PhD candidate focused on English Literature, primarily exploring the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Her research delves into Fitzgerald's short stories published in popular magazines, employing an intermedial theoretical framework. She examines how media paratexts interact with narrative texts, illustrations, and advertisements to create meaning within magazine pages. Her notable publication includes an analysis of Fitzgerald’s story 'Winter Dreams,' exploring its intermedial aspects and nostalgic readings, published in the F. Scott Fitzgerald Review by Pennsylvania State University Press.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.