Dr. Linda Karlsson Hammarfelt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Linda Karlsson Hammarfelt is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg in the Department of Languages and Literatures. She earned her PhD from Stockholm University in 2011, focusing on literary cultural studies. Her research primarily investigates modern contemporary German-language literature with specific interests in spatiality, mobility, transnationalism, and post-migration contexts. Hammarfelt has conducted a postdoctoral project examining fluid identities within autobiographies and novels in the context of globalization. She is currently working on projects that analyze how family and nationhood are represented in contemporary German literature, and she organizes conferences critically reflecting on these themes. Her involvement with national and international scholarly networks demonstrates her commitment to fostering dialogue across institutions. Hammarfelt teaches courses at various academic levels and supervises bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate theses, particularly in German literature, with a keen focus on enhancing students' understanding of the disciplinarian nuances and narratives within the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).